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Figma vs Sketch vs Framer

Figma leads on collaborative UI design. Sketch is the classic macOS-first design tool. Framer combines design with production-ready website publishing.

Figma

Figma

Discover Figma, a curated resource for design, prototyping, UX, UI, and creative production resources.

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Sketch

Sketch

Open Sketch, a vector interface design resource for polished UI layouts, icons, symbols, reusable components, and product visuals.

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Framer

Framer

Open Framer, a website prototyping resource for creating high-fidelity web concepts, animated pages, and responsive product experiences.

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Comparison criteria

How we evaluate each tool in this category.

Collaboration

Multiplayer editing, comments, design libraries, and dev mode.

Prototyping

Interactive prototypes, advanced animations, and stateful components.

Design-to-code

Code export quality, component generation, and developer handoff.

Platform

Web vs native, OS support, and offline capability.

Pricing

Free tier limits and pricing for editors, developers, and viewers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Figma still the best design tool?

Figma remains the industry standard for collaborative UI design with the largest ecosystem and plugin support.

Can Framer replace a website builder?

Yes. Framer supports CMS, SEO, hosting, and publishing alongside design, making it a hybrid between design tool and site builder.

Does Sketch support Windows?

No, Sketch is macOS-only. Use Figma or Framer if you need cross-platform editing.

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