Mac-only design tool. Standard plan $12/editor/mo. Simpler than Figma but limited to macOS and less collaborative.
Advertised Price
$12
/month
Estimated True Cost
$20
/month (typical usage)
Surprise Factor
1.7×
more than expected
Confidence
74%
Data source: manual
What the pricing page doesn't tell you
Sketch runs only on macOS. Teams must buy Macs ($1,000-2,500 each). This is the biggest hidden cost — hardware lock-in.
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+$0
/one-time
SSO/SAML requires Business at $20/editor/mo — 67% more than Standard. Required for any company with identity management.
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+$8
/monthly
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