Features, pricing, and head-to-head comparison
Last updated: April 14, 2026
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| Penpot | Sketch | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free | $12/mo |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Free Plan | Yes | No |
| Category | — | — |
| Feature | Penpot | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-layout | ||
| Brand kit | ||
| Component libraries | ||
| Design tokens | ||
| Developer handoff | ||
| Export (PNG, SVG, PDF) | ||
| Photo editing | ||
| Plugins/extensions | Limited | |
| Prototyping | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Via plugin | |
| Templates | ||
| Vector editing | ||
| Version history |
Unlimited
Unlimited
$10/mo billed yearly
Per editor
$20/mo billed yearly
Per editor
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Based on our analysis, Penpot has a higher user rating (0/5 vs 0/5). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — Penpot and Sketch each have unique strengths.
Penpot offers a free plan, while Sketch starts at $12/mo. Compare all pricing tiers above.
Yes, many teams switch between Penpot and Sketch. Both tools offer data export features. We recommend trying a Sketch trial before fully migrating.
The key differences are in pricing, features, and target audience. See our detailed feature comparison above for a side-by-side breakdown of all 2026 differences.