Penpot vs Sketch
On the evidence we track, Penpot leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Penpot
LeaderA web-based design and prototyping tool built on open web standards (SVG, HTML, CSS) that facilitates real-time collaboration between designers and developers. It supports responsive UI design with CSS-based layouts, design systems with components and tokens, interactive prototyping, and integrates with AI workflows through an extensible plugin ecosystem.
Sketch
A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Penpot
LeaderFree Professional plan with full features. Unlimited plan at $7/editor/month (capped at $175/month) with 14-day trial. Enterprise at $25/member/month. Private Server at $50k/year.
- ProfessionalFree
- No file limits
- Unlimited teams
- Open source
- Unlimited team size (8 members + unlimited viewers)
- 10GB storage
- +2 more
- Unlimited$7/editor/month (capped at $175/month). 14-day free trial.
- All Professional features
- Extra storage
- Extended history
- Early access to features
- 30 days autosave versions
- +1 more
- Enterprise$25/member/month
- All Unlimited features
- Advanced governance
- Centralized administration
- Team permissions
- Secure collaboration
- +4 more
- Private ServerContact sales
- Dedicated infrastructure
- Custom hosting
- Advanced security
- Enterprise-grade support
Sketch
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
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Penpot
Leader- Open API
- MCP Server
- Webhooks
- Access tokens
- Plugins
Sketch
- Unsplash
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- TrustLogin
- Slack
- Storybook
Penpot or Sketch: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.