Snapshot
Sketch positions itself as an independent, designer-first toolkit for macOS focused on distraction-free design, prototyping, and collaboration.
As of October 6, 2026 · based on published and archived pages
Recent moves
last 90 days · every move links to its source
- Jul 8 → Oct 6homepage
Beta release of component variants and sections: Sketch introduced a beta enabling users to group components via variants and structure work on the canvas with sections.
- Jul 8 → Oct 6homepage
Minimum OS requirement raised to macOS Sequoia: Sketch updated its macOS system requirement from Sonoma (14.0.0) to Sequoia (15.0.0).
- Jul 8 → Oct 6homepage
Stack layout and visual effects enhancements: Sketch updated stacks to support negative gaps and min-max sizing alongside expanded effect support.
How Figma wins against Sketch
- Highlight full cross-platform, multi-discipline collaboration: Sketch still builds its core macOS editor specifically for designers ('Not for PMs, developers or clients') and requires macOS Sequoia, while Figma delivers an all-in-one web…
- Offer immediate access without barriers: Figma offers a 'Get started for free' option, whereas Sketch explicitly rejects free tiers ('we have no plans to offer an entirely free plan').
- Emphasize AI-native capabilities: Figma provides AI context and agents connecting design to code, whereas Sketch's core narrative remains focused on traditional Mac design tooling.
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