Best Software for 2025 is now live!

Compare Adobe Fresco and Sketchbook

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Star Rating
(34)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Fresco
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Star Rating
(172)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sketchbook
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sketchbook excels in its intuitive interface, making it easy for beginners to start drawing right away, while Adobe Fresco is praised for its advanced brush engine that offers a more realistic painting experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Sketchbook's extensive library of customizable brushes is a standout feature, allowing for a wide range of artistic styles, whereas users on G2 highlight Adobe Fresco's Live Brushes, which simulate real paint and watercolors effectively.
  • G2 users indicate that Sketchbook's offline capabilities are a significant advantage for artists who prefer to work without an internet connection, while Adobe Fresco's cloud integration is noted for enabling seamless access to projects across devices.
  • Users say that the layering system in Adobe Fresco is more robust, providing advanced options for professional artists, while reviewers mention that Sketchbook's simpler layering system is sufficient for casual users and quick sketches.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for Adobe Fresco is rated higher, with users appreciating the responsive customer service, while users report that Sketchbook's support can be slower and less comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Adobe Fresco's product direction is seen as more innovative, with frequent updates and new features being added, while Sketchbook users express concerns about the pace of updates and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Fresco
No pricing available
Sketchbook
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Fresco
No trial information available
Sketchbook
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
25
8.7
148
Ease of Use
9.0
25
9.0
150
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
9
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
5
Quality of Support
9.2
19
8.2
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
6.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
22
8.4
147
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Adobe Fresco and Sketchbook are categorized as Drawing
Unique Categories
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco has no unique categories
Sketchbook
Sketchbook is categorized as Sketching
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Design
27.3%
Graphic Design
24.2%
Media Production
6.1%
Retail
3.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.0%
Other
36.4%
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Design
20.2%
Graphic Design
10.7%
Architecture & Planning
7.7%
Higher Education
7.1%
Arts and Crafts
5.4%
Other
48.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SG
Shuquila G.
Verified User in Consumer Services

It is easy to chat with other co-workers all over the united states

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brittany S.
BS
Brittany S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It is not something my company can afford at the moment. More of something just for fun.

Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gabriel H.
GH
Gabriel H.
Verified User in Design

- Brush presets - Steady Sketch control - Simple interface - Symmetry sketching - Opacity/ hardness/ size tool for brush Very friendly to new users, and it can be used both by professionals and amateurs. If you are a Photoshop user, there are big...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
GE
Verified User in Entertainment

Dislike the limitations. Many uses of this app. Carrying it on Windows OS, or Android, finding constraint in communication.

Alternatives
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco Alternatives
Procreate
Procreate
Add Procreate
Krita
Krita
Add Krita
Painter
Painter
Add Painter
ArtRage
ArtRage
Add ArtRage
Sketchbook
Sketchbook Alternatives
GIMP
GIMP
Add GIMP
SketchUp
SketchUp
Add SketchUp
ArtRage
ArtRage
Add ArtRage
Procreate
Procreate
Add Procreate
Discussions
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Adobe Fresco has no discussions with answers
Sketchbook
Sketchbook Discussions
What can Autodesk SketchBook do?
2 comments
Carlos A.
CA
It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do: • Sketches and studies for large format paintings • Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and...Read more
is sketch book good for drawing fan art?
1 comment
Ron L.
RL
Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk is a fairly decent program for illustrating and designing characters. The other thing to know about Sketchbook Desktop has a few...Read more
i need ur app to do my school work
1 comment
Kathryn W.
KW
"Same Abuacarr, I can't either."Read more