Sketch alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Sketch: editor is Mac-only, and no free plan. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sketch, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Figma currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Sketch alternative for most people
FigmaCross-platform and browser-based with real-time collaboration.
Best Sketch alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PhotopeaFree browser editor that can open Sketch files for quick edits.
Best Sketch alternative for working in the browser
FigmaCross-platform and browser-based with real-time collaboration.
Sketch alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Sketch?
Figma ranks first right now. Cross-platform and browser-based with real-time collaboration. Penpot and Photopea follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Sketch?
Yes. Figma (free plan + paid), Penpot (open source), Photopea (free plan + paid) and Lunacy (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sketch?
Yes: Penpot. Penpot can also be self-hosted.
Which Sketch alternatives work on Linux?
Lunacy runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Sketch?
The complaints we hear most: editor is Mac-only; no free plan.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sketch, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.