Gamma
Sketch
| Feature | Gamma | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | From $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, educators, marketers, consultants | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
| Ai Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Responsive Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Symbols | ✗ | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shared Libraries | ✗ | ✓ |
| Developer Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Gamma Pros
- AI generates full presentations
- Responsive design (works on mobile)
- No design skills needed
- Fast content creation
✗ Gamma Cons
- Limited export options
- AI content needs editing
- Fewer templates than traditional tools
✓ Sketch Pros
- Lightweight and fast native macOS performance
- Mature plugin ecosystem with thousands of extensions
- Excellent symbol and library system
- One-time license option for Mac app
✗ Sketch Cons
- Mac-only (no Windows or Linux support)
- Collaboration features lag behind Figma
- Market share declining as teams move to Figma
The Verdict
Gamma is built for professionals and educators, with a focus on ai-generation and responsive-design. Sketch targets ui designers and mac users and leads with vector-editing and symbols.
Pricing is close: Gamma starts at $10/mo versus $12/mo for Sketch — not a deciding factor on its own.
Gamma has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Sketch requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Sketch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Gamma takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Gamma has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast native macos performance matters most to you, Sketch may still be the right call.
