Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SketchvsPixlr
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 83% cheaper than Sketch's $12/mo. Sketch is rated higher at 4.5/5 vs Pixlr's 4.3/5.
Sketchvs Pixlr
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs Pixlr
Only in Sketch
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Symbols & Libraries
From $12/mo(pricier)1M+ users · est. 2010
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Pixlrvs Sketch
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Sketch
Only in Pixlr
- ✦ Photo Editor
- ✦ AI Image Generator
- ✦ Background Remover
✓ Free planFrom $1.99/mo(cheaper)500M+ users · est. 2008
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Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Pixlr
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Sketch uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Symbols & Libraries. Pixlr uniquely offers Photo Editor, AI Image Generator, Background Remover. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Sketch
Pixlr
UI Design
✓
✗
Prototyping
✓
✗
Symbols & Libraries
✓
✗
Smart Layout
✓
✗
Responsive Design
✓
✗
Web App
✓
✗
Mac App
✓
✗
Developer Handoff
✓
✗
Version Control
✓
✗
Collaboration
✓
✗
Plugins
✓
✗
Templates
✓
✗
Vector Editing
✓
✗
Export
✓
✗
Design Tokens
✓
✗
Photo Editor
✗
✓
AI Image Generator
✗
✓
Background Remover
✗
✓
Batch Editor
✗
✓
Graphic Templates
✗
✓
Collage Maker
✗
✓
Color Correction
✗
✓
Filters & Effects
✗
✓
Layer Editing
✗
✓
Web-based
✗
✓
No Install
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Stock Photos
✗
✓
Design Templates
✗
✓
Animation
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Sketch if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Symbols & Libraries
- ✓ Smart Layout
- ✓ Responsive Design
Choose Pixlr if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editor
- ✓ AI Image Generator
- ✓ Background Remover
- ✓ Batch Editor
- ✓ Graphic Templates
Pricing Comparison
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 83% cheaper than Sketch's $12/mo.
Sketch Plans
Paid plans only
StandardBest Value
$12/editor/mo- • Unlimited viewers
- • Real-time collaboration
Business
$25/editor/mo- • SSO
- • Priority support
Mac-only
$120/one-time/year- • Mac app only
- • No collaboration
Pixlr Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Basic editing
- • AI tools (limited)
PlusBest Value
$1.99/mo- • Priority AI generation
- • More templates
Premium
$7.99/mo- • Unlimited AI
- • All assets
Team
$12.99/user/mo- • Team features
- • Brand kit
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