Features, pricing, and head-to-head comparison
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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| Sketch | Penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $12/mo | Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Free Plan | No | Yes |
| Category | — | — |
| Feature | Sketch | Penpot |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
$10/mo billed yearly
Per editor
$20/mo billed yearly
Per editor
Unlimited
Unlimited
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Based on our analysis, Sketch has a higher user rating (0/5 vs 0/5). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — Sketch and Penpot 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 Sketch and Penpot. Both tools offer data export features. We recommend trying Penpot's free plan 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.