Snapshot
Sketch positions itself as a macOS-native design toolkit for designers, emphasizing focused individual work or real-time collaboration, prototyping, and developer handoff, while highlighting its independence.
As of September 6, 2026 · based on published and archived pages
Recent moves
last 90 days · every move links to its source
- Jul 15pricing page
Direct Purchases in India Discontinued: Sketch announced that from July 15, 2026, direct purchases will no longer be supported for customers in India, who must now purchase or renew through partners.
- Aug 26blog/changelog
Florence (2026.3) Update Released: Sketch released its Florence (2026.3) update, introducing new sizing and layout options for Stacks, expanded support for effects and shadows, and requiring macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
- Jun 8 → Sep 6blog/changelog
Web App Command Bar and Notifications: Sketch introduced an all-new Command Bar and an improved notifications experience within its web application.
- Jun 8 → Sep 6blog/changelog
Edinburgh (2026.2) Update Features: The Edinburgh (2026.2) update brought multi-paste, perceptual and vibrant gradients, performance improvements for symbols and Libraries, and new prototype player options.
How Figma wins against Sketch
- Figma offers a free tier to get started, while Sketch explicitly states it has no plans for an entirely free plan beyond viewers and education.
- Figma positions itself as an 'AI-native canvas' where 'Teammates and AI agents work in the same space,' a modern capability not highlighted by Sketch.
- Figma provides a single collaborative canvas for the entire product development process, including design, code, and AI, contrasting with Sketch's more designer-focused toolkit and macOS editor.
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