Figma's browser-native architecture has made it the dominant UI design tool — the ability to open any file in any browser without installation, combined with industry-leading real-time collaboration, has won most product design teams. Sketch remains relevant primarily for macOS-only teams and for its strong local plugin ecosystem.
The practical reality in 2026: most design teams have moved to Figma, and the job market increasingly expects Figma proficiency. Sketch's lower cost ($10/month vs Figma's $15/editor/month) is less compelling when factoring in Figma's free unlimited collaborators and broader developer handoff ecosystem (Zeplin, Storybook integration).
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