Figma vs Sketch vs Adobe XD
by Anonymous
Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD are the three major UI/UX design tools that have shaped modern product design. Figma has emerged as the dominant player with its browser-based collaborative approach, while Sketch maintains a loyal macOS-native following. Adobe XD, though discontinued for new licenses, remains in use at some organizations. This comparison helps teams evaluate migration paths and understand the strengths of each platform for their design workflows.
Figma
Free 3 projects, Pro $15/editor/mo
price
Web browser, desktop (Win/Mac)
platform
Best-in-class, multiplayer editing
real-time collaboration
Large, community plugins
plugin ecosystem
Components, variants, tokens
design system support
Dev Mode, inspect, CSS
developer handoff
Sketch
$12/editor/mo
price
macOS only
platform
Via Sketch Cloud, limited
real-time collaboration
Mature, extensive plugins
plugin ecosystem
Symbols, libraries
design system support
Inspect via Sketch Cloud
developer handoff
Adobe XD
Discontinued (existing plans only)
price
Windows, macOS
platform
Coediting (basic)
real-time collaboration
Limited, declining
plugin ecosystem
Components, states
design system support
Design specs, CSS
developer handoff
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