Adobe XDvsSketch
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Adobe XD
- Product discontinued and in maintenance mode(10/10)
- Cloud sync problems and endless syncing(6/10)
- Crashes and instability on Windows(7/10)
Sketch
- Text rendering bugs at extreme sizes(5/10)
Adobe XD
- Slow performance with large files(8/10)
Sketch
- Severe lag with large files and 50+ artboards(8/10)
Adobe XD
- Limited prototyping interactions(7/10)
- Cannot organize projects into pages(6/10)
- Difficult animation and transition creation(6/10)
Sketch
- Mac-only platform excludes Windows users(9/10)
- No real-time collaboration compared to Figma(9/10)
- Recent updates made the app worse and less intuitive(7/10)
- Limited prototyping requires third-party plugins(7/10)
- Steep learning curve for beginners(6/10)
- Object selection behavior frustrates users(6/10)
- Limited vector illustration and photo editing(5/10)
- EPS file import no longer supported on macOS Sonoma(4/10)
Adobe XD
- Limited real-time collaboration features(8/10)
- Limited plugin ecosystem and API restrictions(5/10)
Sketch
- Plugin updates frequently break with Sketch updates(8/10)
- Developer handoff is limited and incomplete(7/10)
Adobe XD
- No standalone purchase available(7/10)
- 50% early termination fee for cancellation(7/10)
- Why is Adobe XD so expensive? Creative Cloud price hike(8/10)
Sketch
- Shift to subscription model frustrates long-time users(7/10)
Adobe XD
- Android live preview broken(6/10)
Sketch
- iOS app has limited functionality and ads(4/10)
Adobe XD
- Poor Adobe customer support(7/10)
Sketch
- Billing disputes and trial charge complaints(6/10)
Adobe XD
- Small community makes learning harder(5/10)
Sketch
No signals
Pricing Comparison
Adobe XD
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: Limited Firefly AI credits, XD in maintenance mode only, no new XD features, web/mobile app access limited
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: XD receives no new development, must maintain subscription to access files, no perpetual license option
Sketch
Users: Per editor
Storage: Unlimited documents
Limits: No SSO, No advanced permissions, No dedicated support, Standard terms only
Users: Per editor
Storage: Unlimited documents
Limits: No SCIM provisioning, No BYOK encryption
Users: 25+ editors minimum
Storage: Unlimited documents
Limits: Requires 25+ editors commitment
Users: 50+ editors minimum
Storage: Unlimited with private hosting
Limits: Requires 50+ editors commitment, Custom setup required
Users: 1 seat
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: No collaboration features, No online sharing, No iOS preview access, No web app, No version history sync
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Limited co-editing, not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Version history Via Creative Cloud, no automatic versioning in-app | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Requires 30-day license validation | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Requires Creative Cloud subscription | ||
| One-time purchase $120 Mac-only license available | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows support Mac-only, no Windows version planned | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Browser-based access Desktop app only | ||
| Cross-platform macOS and Windows only | ||
| Design | ||
| Built-in prototyping Basic prototyping, advanced features require plugins | ||
| Component variants Supported via component states | ||
| Auto-layout Called 'Stack' in XD, less powerful than Figma | ||
| Symbols/Components Powerful symbol system for design consistency | ||
| Prototyping | ||
| Prototyping Basic interactions only, limited compared to competitors | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Basic specs, no dedicated Dev Mode like Figma | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin ecosystem Limited plugins, many developers have moved to Figma | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SCIM Business plan and above | ||
| Support | ||
| Active development Maintenance mode only, no new features | ||