InVisionvsSketch
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
InVision
- Service completely shut down(10/10)
- No bulk export made migration painful(6/10)
- Freehand acquired, then discontinued(6/10)
Sketch
- Text rendering bugs at extreme sizes(5/10)
InVision
- Failed to innovate against Figma(9/10)
- Slow performance with large projects(7/10)
- InVision Studio lacked critical features(7/10)
Sketch
- Severe lag with large files and 50+ artboards(8/10)
InVision
- Mobile app was essentially read-only(6/10)
Sketch
- iOS app has limited functionality and ads(4/10)
InVision
- Navigation difficult with complex projects(5/10)
- Versioning caused team conflicts(6/10)
- Image upload was laggy and disorganized(4/10)
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)
InVision
- Free plan too restrictive(6/10)
- Per-seat costs added up quickly(5/10)
- Subscription lock-in made leaving difficult(5/10)
Sketch
- Shift to subscription model frustrates long-time users(7/10)
InVision
- Studio sync problems were deal-breakers(8/10)
Sketch
- Plugin updates frequently break with Sketch updates(8/10)
- Developer handoff is limited and incomplete(7/10)
InVision
- Support tickets went unanswered(6/10)
Sketch
- Billing disputes and trial charge complaints(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
InVision
Users: 1 user
Storage: Limited
Limits: Single prototype only, No team features, Must upgrade for any real usage
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited prototypes
Limits: Single user only, No team features
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No SSO, Limited admin controls
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No enterprise SSO, Custom pricing for large teams
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales, Minimum commitment required
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 | InVision | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Available but not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Version history Subscription plans only | ||
| Whiteboarding (Freehand) Acquired by Miro, discontinued | ||
| Version control Basic versioning available | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based design Required desktop tools like Sketch for design | ||
| Offline mode Export for offline viewing only | ||
| Core Feature | ||
| Prototyping Core functionality - hotspots, transitions, interactions | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows support Mac-only, no Windows version planned | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Design System Manager DSM was available but discontinued with service | ||
| Design | ||
| Built-in prototyping Basic prototyping, advanced features require plugins | ||
| Symbols/Components Powerful symbol system for design consistency | ||
| Auto-layout Smart Layout for responsive design | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Inspect tool for CSS, measurements, assets | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app Read-only, buggy, frequently crashed | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin ecosystem 2,600+ plugins but ecosystem is declining | ||
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase $120 Mac-only license available | ||
| Free tier 30-day trial only, no permanent free option | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO/Enterprise features Enterprise tier only | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SCIM Business plan and above | ||