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Compare Inkscape and Sketch 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Inkscape
Star Rating
(393)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about InkscapeSketch
Star Rating
(1,209)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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- Users report that Sketch excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for designers who prioritize a smooth learning curve, while Inkscape, with a score of 7.9, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, which can be challenging for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Sketch's editing tools are highly rated at 9.0, allowing for precise adjustments and enhancements, whereas Inkscape's editing tools, while functional, received a lower score, indicating that users may find them less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that Sketch's collaboration capabilities, particularly in multi-user collaboration, scored 7.7, which is seen as a limitation compared to Inkscape's integration with collaboration software, which scored 8.6, making it a better option for teams working together on projects.
- Users on G2 report that Sketch's exporting capabilities are robust, with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless sharing of designs, while Inkscape, although capable, received a slightly lower score, suggesting that users may encounter more hurdles when exporting their work.
- Reviewers say that Sketch's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is generally favorable, but Inkscape's support, rated at 7.8, may leave some users wanting more assistance, especially when troubleshooting issues.
- Users report that Sketch's performance on Mac operating systems is particularly strong, with a score of 9.5, while Inkscape also performs well on Linux with a score of 9.4, indicating that both products have their strengths depending on the user's operating system preference.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inkscape
No pricing availableSketch
30 day trial
Free
- Fully featured Trial. Download to get started: https://www.sketch.com/downloads/ma
- Design, prototype and illustrate
- Collaborate in real-time
Free Trial
Inkscape
No trial information availableSketch
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
335
8.8
1,085
Ease of Use
7.9
337
8.9
1,087
Ease of Setup
8.7
31
9.2
183
Ease of Admin
8.3
23
8.9
159
Quality of Support
7.8
228
8.3
733
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
22
9.0
130
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
355
8.7
1,068
Features by Category
Design
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
File Types
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.1
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inkscape and Sketch are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
Inkscape is categorized as Document Creation
Sketch is categorized as Diagramming, Prototyping, Wireframing, Design, and Software Design Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inkscape
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sketch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Graphic Design
13.0%
Design
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Computer Software
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Other
58.4%
Design
17.6%
Computer Software
14.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Internet
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Other
39.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Inkscape
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Whelyton C.
Verified User in Design
Inkscape is free. And one of the best free applications . Is possible make professional works on this program . It is very intuitive and has a friendly interface . it has responsive and functional tools . Bitmap automatic vectorization works better...
Most Helpful Critical Review
jodee t.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
One of thing that I do not like about inkscape is that you have to download another program called X11 to make it work. This is kinda annoying. Also, inkscape runs really slow. If you have a project that is a large file then it can take a while to load. ...
Sketch
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ekarasa D.
Verified User in Fine Art
Sketch has a really nice used interface, first thing you notice buttons are the right size. It has enough features but not too many for somebody that wants to learn about vector drawing.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amanda H.
Verified User in Animation
It’s Mac-only Unexpected crashes and malfunctions
Whelyton C.
Verified User in Design
Inkscape is free. And one of the best free applications . Is possible make professional works on this program . It is very intuitive and has a friendly interface . it has responsive and functional tools . Bitmap automatic vectorization works better...
Ekarasa D.
Verified User in Fine Art
Sketch has a really nice used interface, first thing you notice buttons are the right size. It has enough features but not too many for somebody that wants to learn about vector drawing.
jodee t.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
One of thing that I do not like about inkscape is that you have to download another program called X11 to make it work. This is kinda annoying. Also, inkscape runs really slow. If you have a project that is a large file then it can take a while to load. ...
Amanda H.
Verified User in Animation
It’s Mac-only Unexpected crashes and malfunctions
Discussions
Can you upgrade to other versions?
4 comments
С
The newest version can be found on the official site.Read more
are you planning to offer any easy to use integration for Mobile only SDK.
2 comments
RZ
Better ask this question on the Inkscape website. As far as I know - I am a user - there is no mobile version yet
Platform support
The latest version of...Read more
What is this software mainly used for?
2 comments
SC
The process of altering and improving photographs and images.Read more
Is sketch for windows coming soon?
3 comments
LF
Sketch itself is for Mac only. However, there is a browser version (web-app) that let's you explore and handoff existing (uploaded) Sketch files, plus an app...Read more
Can I use this to build simple apps views?
2 comments
MO
It's an excellent piece of software for designing or prototyping. Figma is a good alternative.Read more
What is sketch software used for?
2 comments
LF
Creating Apps, Websites, logos and much more. With a main focus on UX and UI designRead more
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