Sketch alternatives
Sketch is the original Mac design tool. These are the other design & creative tools in the index, with what each one charges.
8 with a free plan5 start cheaper
| Tool | What it is | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchthe one you asked about | The original Mac design tool | from $12/mo | No |
| Figmafigma.com | Collaborative interface design in the browser | from $16/mo | Yes |
| Canvacanva.com | Design for people who aren't designers | from $15/mo | Yes |
| Framerframer.com | Design a site and publish it live | from $10/mo | Yes |
| Whimsicalwhimsical.com | The whiteboard for product builders | from $10/mo | Yes |
| Adobe Expressadobe.com | Quick creative with Adobe's engine underneath | from $9.99/mo | Yes |
| Riverive.app | Interactive animation that ships as a runtime | from $9/mo | Yes |
| Vismevisme.co | Presentations, infographics and one-pagers | from $12.25/mo | Yes |
| Penpotpenpot.app | Open-source design and prototyping | from $7/mo | Yes |
7 of these 9 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page, most recently on 21 Sept 2026; the rest are indicative. Entry tier only — vendors change pricing without notice.
7 of these 9 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page; the rest are marked * and are indicative. The median is across these 7, not the whole category.
Switching from Sketch
- What is the cheapest alternative to Sketch?
- Of the 8 alternatives here that publish an entry price, Penpot is the lowest at $7 a month. That is $5 a month less than Sketch's $12.
- Is there a free alternative to Sketch?
- 8 of these publish an ongoing free plan: Figma, Canva, Framer, Whimsical, Adobe Express, Rive, Visme, Penpot. A free plan is not a trial — it stays free, with limits set by the vendor.
- What can I use instead of Sketch?
- The closest matches in the index are Figma, Canva, Framer, Whimsical, Adobe Express. They sit in the same category and cover overlapping ground; the table above puts each one's entry price beside Sketch's.
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