Sketch
Webflow
| Feature | Sketch | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12/mo | Free / from $14/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers | web-designers, agencies, freelancers, marketing-teams |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Symbols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Libraries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Handoff | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Webflow Pros
- Full design control like writing CSS
- Clean semantic code output
- Powerful CMS for dynamic content
- Excellent interactions and animations
✗ Webflow Cons
- Steep learning curve — need CSS knowledge
- Expensive for multiple sites
- E-commerce limited compared to Shopify
The Verdict
Sketch is built for ui designers and mac users, with a focus on vector-editing and symbols. Webflow targets web designers and agencies and leads with visual-editor and cms.
Pricing is close: Sketch starts at $12/mo versus $14/mo for Webflow — not a deciding factor on its own.
Webflow 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.
Bottom line: Webflow has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast native macos performance matters most to you, Sketch may still be the right call.
