Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SketchvsProcreate
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo. Both rated 4.5/5 by users.
Sketchvs Procreate
★ 4.5/5-0.1 vs Procreate
Only in Sketch
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Symbols & Libraries
From $12/mo(cheaper)1M+ users · est. 2010
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Procreatevs Sketch
★ 4.6/5+0.1 vs Sketch
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(pricier)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
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Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Sketch uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Symbols & Libraries. Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Sketch
Procreate
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
✓
✗
Digital Painting
✗
✓
Brushes (400+)
✗
✓
Layer Support
✗
✓
Animation
✗
✓
3D Painting
✗
✓
Color Management
✗
✓
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✗
✓
Apple Pencil Support
✗
✓
Time-lapse Recording
✗
✓
Text & Typography
✗
✓
Clipping Masks
✗
✓
Blend Modes
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Reference Companion
✗
✓
Perspective Guides
✗
✓
Symmetry Tools
✗
✓
Custom Brushes
✗
✓
Gesture Controls
✗
✓
Total Features
15
18
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 Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Pricing Comparison
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/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
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
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