InShot
Sketch
| Feature | InShot | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Symbols | ✗ | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shared Libraries | ✗ | ✓ |
| Developer Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ 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
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Sketch targets ui designers and mac users and leads with vector-editing and symbols.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $12/mo for Sketch. That $8.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InShot 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 InShot takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: InShot has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast native macos performance matters most to you, Sketch may still be the right call.
