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Affinity Designer 2 vs Sketch: catalog facts
Affinity Designer 2	Sketch
Paid One-time purchase; version 2 is legacy, with active development now in the unified…	Paid Paid subscription software.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Full-featured vector design tool without a subscription One-time purchase model for the version 2 line	Long track record as a dedicated UI design tool Established plugin ecosystem
Version 2 is legacy; new features now go into the unified Affinity app instead Requires an existing v2 license to use these installers	Mac only, no Windows or Linux version Paid subscription required
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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