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Sketch vs Figma: catalog facts
Sketch	Figma
Paid Paid subscription software.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for teams and organisations.
macOS	Web
Long track record as a dedicated UI design tool Established plugin ecosystem	Real-time collaboration in a single shared file Works in the browser with no install needed
Mac only, no Windows or Linux version Paid subscription required	Requires an account and files live on Figma's service Team features require a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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 23, 2026

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