Comparison

Marvel vs Sketch

On the evidence we track, Marvel leads this comparison with a composite score of 83/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Marvel83
Sketch46
Score
vioscaleAI score
Marvel83 / 100medium · 70%
Sketch46 / 100medium · 56%
Pricing
Free tier
Marvel✓
Sketch✗
Model
Marvelfree
Price level
Marvelfree
Sketchunknown
Transparent
Marvel✓
Sketch✗
Integrations
Count
Marvel2
Sketch2
Reliability
Sla pct
Marvel99.98
Sketch–
Status page
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Content
Faq
Marvel7 items
Sketch7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Design
Vector UI design
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Component / design-system libraries
Marvel-
Sketch✓
Auto layout / responsive
Marvel-
Sketch✓
Prototyping
Clickable prototyping
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Advanced interactions (variables / conditions)
Marvel-
Sketch✓
Collaboration
Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Handoff
Dev handoff / spec export
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Platform
Platform breadth (Web / macOS / Windows / Linux / self-hosted)
MarvelWeb platform with GraphQL API for integrations
SketchWeb, macOS, iOS
Licensing
Self-hostable / open-source
Marvel✗
Sketch✓
AI
AI design assist
Marvel-
Sketch✗
Pricing
Pricing model
MarvelFreemium
SketchSubscription
Ecosystem
Plugin / community ecosystem
MarvelGraphQL API, integrations directory, and partner program
SketchThird-party plugins and integrations available

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Marvel

Leader

Marvel is a web-based design and prototyping platform that enables teams to wireframe, design, and create interactive prototypes collaboratively. It includes features for user testing, design handoff, and integration with other tools to streamline design workflows.

Independently observed

Sketch

A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Marvel

Leader
from £8/moSubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

From £8/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 user
  • Pro£8/user/month billed yearly
    • Unlimited projects
    • 3 active user tests
    • Download prototypes offline
    • Remove Marvel branding
  • Team£8/user/month billed yearly (3 user minimum)
    • Unlimited projects
    • 10 active user tests
    • Download prototypes offline
    • Remove Marvel branding
    • Premium support
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited user tests
    • Dedicated support
    • Remove Marvel branding
    • +4 more
as of verify ↗

Sketch

Subscription

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.

  • Subscription (Editor)-
    • Web app on any browser
    • Native Mac app (offline or real-time)
    • iOS viewer app
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Design and prototype tools
    • +2 more
  • Mac-only License-
    • Native Mac app
    • Offline design
    • No collaboration features
  • Viewer (Free)Free
    • Browse designs in web browser
    • Comment and feedback
    • Inspect files and download assets
    • Test prototypes
    • Access developer handoff tools
  • Education (Free)Free
    • Full Sketch platform
    • One Editor seat (students/teachers)
    • Multiple seats (institutions)
  • Non-Profit DiscountContact sales
  • Private CloudContact sales
    • Private cloud environment
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
iOS
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
macOS
Marvel✗
Sketch✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Marvel✓
Sketch✓
Self-hosted
Marvel✗
Sketch✓
Hybrid
Marvel✗
Sketch✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Slack

Marvel

Leader
5 total - 4 not shared
  • Figma
  • Ballpark
  • Zapier
  • Mixpanel
Independently observed

Sketch

6 total - 5 not shared
  • Unsplash
  • Okta
  • Ping Identity
  • TrustLogin
  • Storybook
Independently observed
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Marvel or Sketch: which one depends on you

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