MarvelvsSketch

Saas

App

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

MarvelSketch

Signals Comparison

Reliability

Marvel

No offline mode - requires constant internet(8/10)

Sketch

Text rendering bugs at extreme sizes(5/10)

Customization

Marvel

Limited prototyping and animation capabilities(8/10)
Lack of innovation - same features for years(7/10)
No AI features or auto layout(6/10)

Sketch

No signals

Pricing

Marvel

Free plan severely limited to just 1 project(7/10)
No refunds for cancelled subscriptions(6/10)

Sketch

Shift to subscription model frustrates long-time users(7/10)

Performance

Marvel

Slow loading times for complex projects(7/10)

Sketch

Severe lag with large files and 50+ artboards(8/10)

Usability

Marvel

No real-time collaboration like Figma(7/10)
Rigid interface lacks flexibility(5/10)
Bug: Links moved and resized unexpectedly(8/10)
User testing removed from free plan(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)

Integrations

Marvel

Sketch plugin upload issues and slow syncing(6/10)
Handoff doesn't support PSD files(5/10)

Sketch

Plugin updates frequently break with Sketch updates(8/10)
Developer handoff is limited and incomplete(7/10)

Support

Marvel

Support delayed by UK timezone(5/10)

Sketch

Billing disputes and trial charge complaints(6/10)

Mobile

Marvel

No signals

Sketch

iOS app has limited functionality and ads(4/10)

Pricing Comparison

Marvel

Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Only 1 project allowed, No user testing, Cannot remove Marvel branding, Limited features

No user testing on free plan (removed July 2022), No prototype downloads, Marvel branding on all exports

Pro

Popular

$12/yr

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Single user only, Limited user tests, No team collaboration features

$16/month if billed monthly (33% more), Only 3 active user tests included, No team features

Team

$42/yr

Users: 3 users

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Only 3 users included in base price, 10 user test limit

$48/month if billed monthly, Per-user charge for additional team members (pro-rated), Cost per user decreases as you add more

Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Pricing not transparent, Must contact sales

Custom pricing (contact sales), Implementation and onboarding fees likely, Minimum contract terms unknown

Sketch

Standard

Popular

$12/mo

Users: Per editor

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: No SSO, No advanced permissions, No dedicated support, Standard terms only

Billed yearly only ($144/year per editor), Monthly billing not available on this tier

Business

$24/mo

Users: Per editor

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: No SCIM provisioning, No BYOK encryption

Billed yearly only ($288/year per editor), Significant price jump from Standard

Enterprise

$44/mo

Users: 25+ editors minimum

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: Requires 25+ editors commitment

25 editor minimum ($1,100/month or $13,200/year minimum), Custom pricing may vary

Private Cloud

$74/mo

Users: 50+ editors minimum

Storage: Unlimited with private hosting

Limits: Requires 50+ editors commitment, Custom setup required

One-time setup fee applies, 50 editor minimum ($3,700/month or $44,400/year minimum)

Mac-only License

$120/mo

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

Updates stop after one year without renewal, No cloud features included

Feature Comparison

Feature	Marvel	Sketch
Prototyping
Interactive prototyping Basic click-through prototypes
Advanced animations Basic transitions only
Collaboration
Real-time collaboration Async only, no simultaneous editing
Version history Basic versioning
Usability
Offline mode Requires constant internet connection
Platform
Windows support Mac-only, no Windows version planned
Testing
User testing Paid plans only since July 2022
Design
Built-in prototyping Basic prototyping, advanced features require plugins
Symbols/Components Powerful symbol system for design consistency
Auto layout Not available
AI features No AI assistance
Component variants Limited compared to Figma
Auto-layout Smart Layout for responsive design
Integrations
Developer handoff CSS, Swift, Android XML - no PSD support
Sketch integration Plugin available, some version issues reported
Figma integration Frame syncing, some data loss possible
Plugin ecosystem 2,600+ plugins but ecosystem is declining
API access Available
Pricing
One-time purchase $120 Mac-only license available
Free tier 30-day trial only, no permanent free option
Security
SSO/SCIM Business plan and above
SSO Enterprise plan only

Signals Comparison

Reliability

Marvel

No offline mode - requires constant internet(8/10)

Sketch

Text rendering bugs at extreme sizes(5/10)

Customization

Marvel

Limited prototyping and animation capabilities(8/10)
Lack of innovation - same features for years(7/10)
No AI features or auto layout(6/10)

Sketch

No signals

Pricing

Marvel

Free plan severely limited to just 1 project(7/10)
No refunds for cancelled subscriptions(6/10)

Sketch

Shift to subscription model frustrates long-time users(7/10)

Performance

Marvel

Slow loading times for complex projects(7/10)

Sketch

Severe lag with large files and 50+ artboards(8/10)

Usability

Marvel

No real-time collaboration like Figma(7/10)
Rigid interface lacks flexibility(5/10)
Bug: Links moved and resized unexpectedly(8/10)
User testing removed from free plan(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)

Integrations

Marvel

Sketch plugin upload issues and slow syncing(6/10)
Handoff doesn't support PSD files(5/10)

Sketch

Plugin updates frequently break with Sketch updates(8/10)
Developer handoff is limited and incomplete(7/10)

Support

Marvel

Support delayed by UK timezone(5/10)

Sketch

Billing disputes and trial charge complaints(6/10)

Mobile

Marvel

No signals

Sketch

iOS app has limited functionality and ads(4/10)

Pricing Comparison

Marvel

Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Only 1 project allowed, No user testing, Cannot remove Marvel branding, Limited features

No user testing on free plan (removed July 2022), No prototype downloads, Marvel branding on all exports

Pro

Popular

$12/yr

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Single user only, Limited user tests, No team collaboration features

$16/month if billed monthly (33% more), Only 3 active user tests included, No team features

Team

$42/yr

Users: 3 users

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Only 3 users included in base price, 10 user test limit

$48/month if billed monthly, Per-user charge for additional team members (pro-rated), Cost per user decreases as you add more

Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Pricing not transparent, Must contact sales

Custom pricing (contact sales), Implementation and onboarding fees likely, Minimum contract terms unknown

Sketch

Standard

Popular

$12/mo

Users: Per editor

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: No SSO, No advanced permissions, No dedicated support, Standard terms only

Billed yearly only ($144/year per editor), Monthly billing not available on this tier

Business

$24/mo

Users: Per editor

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: No SCIM provisioning, No BYOK encryption

Billed yearly only ($288/year per editor), Significant price jump from Standard

Enterprise

$44/mo

Users: 25+ editors minimum

Storage: Unlimited documents

Limits: Requires 25+ editors commitment

25 editor minimum ($1,100/month or $13,200/year minimum), Custom pricing may vary

Private Cloud

$74/mo

Users: 50+ editors minimum

Storage: Unlimited with private hosting

Limits: Requires 50+ editors commitment, Custom setup required

One-time setup fee applies, 50 editor minimum ($3,700/month or $44,400/year minimum)

Mac-only License

$120/mo

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

Updates stop after one year without renewal, No cloud features included

Feature Comparison

Feature	Marvel	Sketch
Prototyping
Interactive prototyping Basic click-through prototypes
Advanced animations Basic transitions only
Collaboration
Real-time collaboration Async only, no simultaneous editing
Version history Basic versioning
Usability
Offline mode Requires constant internet connection
Platform
Windows support Mac-only, no Windows version planned
Testing
User testing Paid plans only since July 2022
Design
Built-in prototyping Basic prototyping, advanced features require plugins
Symbols/Components Powerful symbol system for design consistency
Auto layout Not available
AI features No AI assistance
Component variants Limited compared to Figma
Auto-layout Smart Layout for responsive design
Integrations
Developer handoff CSS, Swift, Android XML - no PSD support
Sketch integration Plugin available, some version issues reported
Figma integration Frame syncing, some data loss possible
Plugin ecosystem 2,600+ plugins but ecosystem is declining
API access Available
Pricing
One-time purchase $120 Mac-only license available
Free tier 30-day trial only, no permanent free option
Security
SSO/SCIM Business plan and above
SSO Enterprise plan only