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Head-to-head · Designing Solutions

Affinity vs Sketch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Affinity #3 in Designing Solutions 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Affinity
Sketch #7 in Designing Solutions 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Sketch

Affinity leads on 1 check, Sketch on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAffinity · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Affinity
  • Free trialonly Sketch
  • Most featuresAffinity · 2 of 4

Affinity scores higher on our rubric for designing solutions: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Affinity offers free plan; Sketch doesn't.

Affinity is the better fit for designers seeking a free, broad desktop suite. Sketch is the better fit for teams designing interfaces together across Mac and web.

  • Affinity fits best

    Designers seeking a free, broad desktop suite

  • Sketch fits best

    Teams designing interfaces together across Mac and web

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Side by side

Feature Affinity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Sketch 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Designing Solutions #7 in Designing Solutions
Best for Designers seeking a free, broad desktop suite Teams designing interfaces together across Mac and web
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free $12/seat/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, macOS, iOS
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Affinity 2/4 · Sketch 1/4
Real-time collaboration ✓ ✓
Interactive prototyping Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vector editing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Templates included ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Primary design type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines vector design, pixel photo editing, and page layout.
  • Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats.
  • Supports print-ready output with CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed.
  • Co-edit documents and share interactive prototypes by link.
  • Reusable Symbols, Libraries, and CSS or JSON token exports.
  • Browser-based developer inspection and handoff.
Cons
  • Available on Windows and macOS desktop only; no mobile app is listed.
  • Requires a Canva account for individual use.
  • Canva premium plans are needed for additional AI tools.
  • The product focuses on interface and product design.
  • Standard, Professional, and Enterprise prices are annual per editor.
  • The Mac-only license is a separate one-time purchase.
Our verdict

Affinity brings vector design, pixel-based photo editing, and page layout into one desktop application. It is aimed at designers who want to handle illustration, logo work, image editing, typography, and multi-page layouts in the same…

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Sketch brings interface design, prototyping, and collaboration together for product teams working across a native Mac app and browser-based Workspaces. Designers can create linked-frame prototypes, share them through web links, and…

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  1. AffinityDesigning Solutions 9.1Free plan
  2. SketchDesigning Solutions 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Affinity — where it wins

    • Combines vector design, pixel photo editing, and page layout.
    • Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats.
    • Supports print-ready output with CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on Windows and macOS desktop only; no mobile app is listed.
    • Requires a Canva account for individual use.
    • Canva premium plans are needed for additional AI tools.

  • Sketch — where it wins

    • Co-edit documents and share interactive prototypes by link.
    • Reusable Symbols, Libraries, and CSS or JSON token exports.
    • Browser-based developer inspection and handoff.

    Where it doesn't

    • The product focuses on interface and product design.
    • Standard, Professional, and Enterprise prices are annual per editor.
    • The Mac-only license is a separate one-time purchase.
  • Affinity9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop suite for designers who want vector, pixel, and layout tools together.

    Visit AffinityFull verdict →
  • Sketch8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A Mac-centered design tool with shared web workspaces, prototypes, and developer handoff.

    Visit SketchFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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