# Figma vs Sketch

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Figma

| Attribute | Figma | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55.2 (74% (medium)) | 45.9 (56% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Figma is a browser and desktop-based design tool that enables teams to create vector designs, build interactive prototypes with variables and animations, manage design systems and component libraries, and facilitate developer handoff through a dedicated Dev Mode. It supports real-time multiplayer collaboration and integrates with external tools via APIs and plugins. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What is Figma?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Figma offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Starter, Professional, Organization and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Is Figma free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Figma supports the web, Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Figma support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Figma, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Can Figma be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 32 integrations for Figma, including Zoom, Supabase, AWS (Cloudscape design system integration), ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code and Slack, plus 24 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What does Figma integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Figma. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Figma not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.figma.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Figma have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Figma is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Figma available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A design toolkit built for designers, with real-time team collaboration, unlimited free viewers, offline support via native Mac app, and developer handoff tools. Runs on web, macOS, and iOS. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What is Sketch?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch is sold across 6 plans: Subscription (Editor), Mac-only License, Viewer (Free) and Education (Free). We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"How much does Sketch cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch supports the web, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Sketch support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sketch can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Can Sketch be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Sketch, including Unsplash, Okta, Ping Identity and TrustLogin. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What does Sketch integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Sketch. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sketch not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/","question":"What security certifications does Sketch have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sketch is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the Netherlands.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Sketch available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based workspace enabling teams to design, prototype, and hand off products collaboratively, with integrated development tools, real-time teamwork, and AI-assisted design generation | A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"ai_design":true,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android","plugin_ecosystem":"Figma Community with 1000+ templates, plugins, and community-built integrations","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true,"css_flexbox_based_auto_layout_engine":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"component_variants_and_property_overrides":true,"advanced_micro_interaction_animation_smart_animate":true,"developer_mode_handoff_environment_css_swift_export":true,"design_token_variable_mapping_colors_spacing_typography":true,"stateful_interactive_prototyping_with_variables_and_logic":true}` | `{"ai_design":false,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","self_hostable":true,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, macOS, iOS","plugin_ecosystem":"Third-party plugins and integrations available","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"component_variants_and_property_overrides":true,"offline_editing_mode_with_conflict_resolution":true,"advanced_micro_interaction_animation_smart_animate":true,"developer_mode_handoff_environment_css_swift_export":true,"design_token_variable_mapping_colors_spacing_typography":true,"stateful_interactive_prototyping_with_variables_and_logic":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Supabase"},{"name":"AWS (Cloudscape design system integration)"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Jira","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Linear","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Notion","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Confluence","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Copilot","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Trello","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"AWS Amplify","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bubble","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Axure","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zeplin","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Frontify","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"UserTesting","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Userlytics","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"dscout","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Hotjar","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Lens Studio","native":true,"category":"ar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Productboard","native":true,"category":"product_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Qatalog","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"StoriesOnBoard","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Storybook","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"FigJam","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Make","native":false,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Unsplash"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Ping Identity"},{"name":"TrustLogin"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Storybook","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$16/month billed annually","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Governance+"}],"summary":"Free viewer access. Subscription plans from $16/month (Professional, billed annually). Enterprise available. Pricing varies by seat type.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T11:11:10.994Z","startingPrice":{"amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Subscription (Editor)","features":["Web app on any browser","Native Mac app (offline or real-time)","iOS viewer app","Real-time collaboration","Design and prototype tools","Component libraries","Free developer handoff"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","description":"Per-editor subscription to the full Sketch platform","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"unlimited","handoff_tools":"free"}},{"free":false,"name":"Mac-only License","features":["Native Mac app","Offline design","No collaboration features"],"minSeats":1,"description":"One-time license for Mac app only, local file storage","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Viewer (Free)","summary":"Free","features":["Browse designs in web browser","Comment and feedback","Inspect files and download assets","Test prototypes","Access developer handoff tools"],"description":"Unlimited free viewers can be invited to a Workspace","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Education (Free)","summary":"Free for verified students, teachers, and institutions","features":["Full Sketch platform","One Editor seat (students/teachers)","Multiple seats (institutions)"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Free Workspace for students and teachers; institutions receive multiple seats","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Non-Profit Discount","summary":"50% discount with organization verification","commitment":"annual","description":"50% discount on yearly Standard subscription or Mac-only license for qualifying non-profits","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Private Cloud","summary":"One-time setup fee plus potential additional charges for custom requirements","features":["Private cloud environment"],"description":"Custom deployment with one-time setup fee","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Subscription-based starting at a per-editor monthly rate (billed yearly preferred). Free Viewer tier. Free for students, teachers, and qualifying non-profits. Mac-only license available as one-time purchase. Private Cloud option available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T16:00:54.048Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":16,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 3","level":"Type III","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27017","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27018:2019","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27701","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 42001:2023","status":"active"},{"name":"FedRAMP Authorized","status":"active"},{"name":"EU Cloud Code of Conduct","status":"active"},{"name":"C5 Cloud Computing Compliance","status":"active"},{"name":"TISAX","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI Certification","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.figma.com/security/ | https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/ |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

| Capability | Figma | Sketch |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Design** |  |  |
| Vector UI design | ✓ | ✓ |
| Component / design-system libraries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto layout / responsive | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Prototyping** |  |  |
| Clickable prototyping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced interactions (variables / conditions) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Real-time multiplayer collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Handoff** |  |  |
| Dev handoff / spec export | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth (Web / macOS / Windows / Linux / self-hosted) | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI design assist | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Plugin / community ecosystem | Figma Community with 1000+ templates, plugins, and community-built integrations | Third-party plugins and integrations available |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:28:36.843Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*