About Sketch
Sketch defined digital product design before Figma moved the category to the browser. It remains a beautifully crafted native Mac app: fast, offline-capable, with a mature plugin ecosystem and a one-time license option collaboration subscriptions cannot offer. Real-time web collaboration exists but trails Figma, and Windows teammates remain locked out, which tells you who it is for.
Key Features
- Vector UI design tools
- Symbols and design systems
- Prototyping
- Real-time Mac collaboration
- Developer handoff via web
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Polished native Mac performance
- Works fully offline
- One-time license available
- Mature plugin ecosystem
Cons
- Mac-only editing
- Collaboration trails Figma
- Momentum shifted to rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sketch run on Windows?
No; editing is Mac-only, with browser viewing for others.
Is Sketch still maintained?
Actively: regular releases continue with a native-first philosophy.
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Best For
Mac design teams that value native craft and offline ownership.