InVision
Sketch
| Feature | InVision | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.95/mo | From $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Systems | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commenting | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Symbols | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shared Libraries | ✗ | ✓ |
| Developer Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InVision Pros
- Excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions
- Freehand whiteboarding for brainstorming
- Design system manager (DSM) for consistency
- Good stakeholder review and commenting workflow
✗ InVision Cons
- Company has pivoted and scaled down significantly
- Studio product was discontinued
- Most teams have migrated to Figma
✓ 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
InVision is built for design teams and product managers, with a focus on prototyping and freehand-whiteboard. Sketch targets ui designers and mac users and leads with vector-editing and symbols.
Pricing is close: InVision starts at $7.95/mo versus $12/mo for Sketch — not a deciding factor on its own.
InVision 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.
Sketch edges out on user ratings (4.2 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Sketch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Sketch has a slight overall edge — but if excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions matters most to you, InVision may still be the right call.
