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In our 2026 comparison of Microsoft Designer and Sketch, Microsoft Designer comes out ahead overall (weighted score 94% vs 80% for Sketch). Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews; Sketch is rated 4.1/5 from 102 user reviews. Microsoft Designer has a free plan; Sketch starts at $10/month.
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| At a glance | Microsoft Designer | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Graphic Design & UI/UX | Graphic Design & UI/UX |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (142 reviews) | 4.1/5 (102 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | $10/mo |
| Listed features | 15 | 13 |
| Integrations | 3 | 5 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | macOS |
| Ease of use | 4.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Customer support | 4.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
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Microsoft Designer wins overall with a weighted score of 94% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Microsoft Designer has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Microsoft Designer lists the most features (15 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).
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Sketch is a runner-up with a composite score of 80%.
Pricing: $10/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 13 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Available on 1 Platform: macOS, fewer than the leader.

Microsoft Designer scores higher across 7 of 11 key dimensions with a 14-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Microsoft Designer scores higher across 7 of 11 key dimensions with a 14-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews. Sketch is rated 4.1/5 from 102 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Microsoft Designer has a free plan. Sketch starts at $10/month. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Microsoft Designer offers a free plan; Sketch does not list a free plan or trial.
Microsoft Designer supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; Sketch supports macOS.
Microsoft Designer has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5, Sketch has an ease-of-use rating of 4.1/5. Microsoft Designer is rated easier to use by reviewers.
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Implementing Sketch delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Furthermore, a solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
Our experience with Sketch has been consistently solid across departments. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our team adopted Sketch to centralize our key project workflows. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Furthermore, recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
Our team adopted Sketch to centralize our key project workflows. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
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