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InVision vs Sketch
A detailed comparison to help you choose between InVision and Sketch.
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| Feature | InVision | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $7.95 | $12 |
| Target Audience | creators, solopreneurs, startups | creators, solopreneurs, startups |
| Verified | No | No |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 3.6/5 | 4/5 |
| Categories | Design | Design |
| Key Features | Interactive prototyping, Design collaboration, Design system manager, Freehand whiteboard, Developer handoff | Vector editing tools, Symbols and shared styles, Collaborative workspaces, Prototyping built-in, Developer handoff |
| Free Tier Quality | limited | None |
Pricing Breakdown
InVision
Free: up to 3 documents. Pro: $7.95/month. Enterprise: custom pricing.
Sketch
Standard: $12/month per editor. Mac-only license: $120 one-time. Free viewer access.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (1)
Jira
Only in InVision (8)
SketchFigmaAdobe XDSlackTrelloConfluenceDropboxMicrosoft Teams
Only in Sketch (8)
ZeplinAbstractAnimaInVisionMarvelPrincipleFlintoMaze
Use Case Fit
InVision
- * Creating interactive prototypes
- * Design team collaboration
- * Design system management
- * User testing with clickable mockups
- * Stakeholder presentations
Sketch
- * UI/UX design for web and mobile
- * Design system creation
- * Prototyping interfaces
- * Icon and illustration design
- * Developer handoff
InVision
Pros
- + Excellent prototyping and animation tools
- + Strong collaboration features for teams
- + Freehand whiteboard is great for brainstorming
- + Good integration ecosystem
Cons
- - Has shifted focus away from core design tool
- - Free plan is very limited now
- - Can feel sluggish with large projects
- - Losing market share to Figma
Sketch
Pros
- + Blazing fast native Mac performance
- + Excellent plugin ecosystem
- + One-time payment option available
- + Mature and stable platform
Cons
- - Mac only — no Windows or Linux
- - Web collaboration features lag behind Figma
- - Smaller community than Figma now
- - Plugin quality varies widely
Editorial Verdict
For solo founders on a budget, InVision wins with solo-friendly pricing and a limited free tier. For the highest-rated experience, Sketch edges ahead with a 4/5 editorial rating.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team