Head-to-head · Ui Ux Designing Software
Sketch vs Lunacy
Sketch leads on 0 checks, Lunacy on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSketch · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceLunacy · $4.99/mo
- Free planonly Lunacy
- Free trialonly Sketch
- Most featuresSketch · 2 of 3
Sketch scores higher on our rubric for ui ux designing software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Lunacy offers free plan; Sketch doesn't. Lunacy is cheaper to start at $4.99/user/mo against $12/user/mo.
Sketch is the better fit for mac-first product design teams. Lunacy is the better fit for designers seeking low-cost, cross-platform UI design.
- Sketch fits best
Mac-first product design teams
- Lunacy fits best
Designers seeking low-cost, cross-platform UI design
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Side by side
| Feature | Sketch 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Lunacy 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Ui Ux Designing Software | #4 in Ui Ux Designing Software |
| Best for | Mac-first product design teams | Designers seeking low-cost, cross-platform UI design |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/seat/mo | $4.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sketch 2/3 · Lunacy 0/3 | ||
| Design systems | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Developer handoff | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Live collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Prototype interactions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Import formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sketch brings UI design, prototyping, and collaboration together for product teams whose work is centered on Mac. Its native Mac app supports designing, prototyping, and illustrating, while browser-based Workspaces handle document sharing,… Read the review → |
Lunacy is a vector design application for UI/UX and web projects, aimed at solo designers and teams who want to work across desktop operating systems and the browser. Its core application is free for personal and commercial use, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sketch — where it wins
- Co-edit documents and share interactive prototypes through web links
- Reusable Symbols, shared Libraries, and CSS or JSON token exports
- Browser-based inspection, asset export, and free developer handoff
Where it doesn't
- The Standard plan is paid; there is no free plan
- Editor plans are priced with annual billing
- The Mac-only license lacks the listed Workspace collaboration features
Lunacy — where it wins
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web, with online and offline modes
- Combines responsive auto layout, components, variables, and interactive prototyping
- Imports Figma files and supports native Sketch files
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited cloud documents and full version history require a paid plan
- Professional team features cost $4.99 per user per month
- Expanded icons, photos, and illustrations require a separate $9.99 monthly subscription
- Sketch9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A Mac-centered design workspace with shared web collaboration and developer handoff.
Visit SketchFull verdict → - Lunacy9.0/10 · Free plan
A free vector UI design app with offline work, prototyping, and optional cloud and team plans.
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Sketch vs Lunacy: questions
Which is better for ui ux designing software, Sketch or Lunacy?
Sketch scores higher on our rubric for ui ux designing software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
How do Sketch and Lunacy compare?
Of the 4 checks we put side by side, Sketch leads on none, Lunacy on 2, and 2 are level. Lunacy costs less: $4.99/user/mo vs $12/user/mo; Free plan only on Lunacy.
Which costs less, Sketch or Lunacy?
Lunacy costs less: $4.99/user/mo vs $12/user/mo.
Do Sketch and Lunacy have a free plan?
Sketch: No. Lunacy: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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