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Sketchpad

Freemium#94 of 148 in Graphic Design SoftwareSketching Software

Sketchpad: A flexible, low-cost drawing tool for graphics, illustrations, and school projects. Ranked #94 of 148 in Graphic Design Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple drawing and design across many devices.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple drawing and design across many devices
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free web app with browser-based drawing and no advertisements
- Supports layers, paths, shapes, text, blend modes, and asset import
- Works across web, desktop, iOS, and Android with PDF, PNG, and JPEG export
Where it doesn't
- Collaboration features are limited
- Integrations are focused on Google Classroom, Google Drive, and Zoom
- Desktop license installation is limited to one PC and one Mac

Our verdict on Sketchpad

Sketchpad is a drawing and design application for teachers, students, artists, beginners, and professionals creating graphics, infographics, illustrations, school projects, artwork, social media images, advertisements, and apparel designs. Its toolset covers brushes, lines, paths, shapes, text, clipart, layers, gradients, patterns, blend modes, image importing, and export. The combination suits users who want one approachable workspace for both simple artwork and more structured visual projects.

The web-based app is free and includes browser-based drawing and design without advertisements. The desktop app costs $4.99 as a one-time purchase, adds offline work and local file saving, and permits installation on one PC and one Mac. Sketchpad supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms. Export options include PDF, PNG, and JPEG, while high-definition printing and template sharing through export links extend its use beyond the canvas. These options make it a practical fit for people moving between devices or working without an internet connection.

Its strongest ecosystem fit is education: Google Classroom and Google Drive support documented workflows, and Zoom is listed among its integrations. Users can also import and drag-and-drop image and vector assets, then share finished work through exported files or links. The focus remains on drawing and design rather than deep collaboration or a broad connected workspace, so teams seeking extensive collaborative production may prefer another tool. Sketchpad is a sensible choice for accessible multi-device design, offline desktop work, and classroom projects; it is less suited to organizations that need extensive integrations or advanced collaboration features.

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Sketchpad pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Sketchpad fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Template library	Yes
Presentation design	Yes
Illustration tools	Yes
Brand kit	Not verified
Real-time collaboration	Not verified
Desktop app	Yes
Mobile app	Yes
Money-back guarantee	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Google Classroom, Google Drive, Zoom
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	sketchpad.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Sketchpad integrations

Sketchpad lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Google Classroom
Google Drive
Zoom

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