Sketch
Wix
| Feature | Sketch | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12/mo | Free / from $17/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers | small-businesses, beginners, restaurants, portfolios, local-businesses |
| Founded | 2010 | 2006 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Symbols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Libraries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Handoff | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drag Drop Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Booking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Wix Pros
- Easiest website builder for beginners
- 900+ designer-made templates
- AI generates entire sites from prompts
- All-in-one (hosting, domain, email)
✗ Wix Cons
- Cannot switch templates after building
- Sites can be slow to load
- Moving away is nearly impossible
The Verdict
Sketch is built for ui designers and mac users, with a focus on vector-editing and symbols. Wix targets small businesses and beginners and leads with drag-drop-editor and templates.
On pricing, Sketch is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $17/mo for Wix. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Wix 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.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
