Adobe XD is one of the top Sketch competitors for wireframing because if it’s ease of use, built-in prototyping tools, and integration with Creative Cloud.
Powerful prototyping. On Mac and Windows. All part of Creative Cloud. Learn why designers choose Adobe XD vs. Sketch for UI/UX design.
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Design on Mac and Windows.
Sketch can only design on Mac and preview on iOS. XD can design on Mac and Windows, preview mobile prototypes on iOS and Android, and test voice prototypes on Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant devices. Choose Adobe XD vs. Sketch for creating experiences for whatever platform you prefer.
Prototypes that feel real.
Static designs are just the beginning. With XD, you can make your designs look and feel like the real thing. Create interactive prototypes for websites, mobile apps, voice assistants and more with XD’s leading prototyping tools. Learn more
“We needed a solution that worked across all parties – designers, developers, and product managers. The cross-platform abilities of XD provided the answer we needed.”
UX & UI Design Consultant at Posterscope
Consolidate tools. Move faster.
Gone are the days of flipping and syncing between Sketch, InVision, and Zeplin. Adobe XD combines the capabilities of multiple tools, bringing design, prototyping, developer handoff, and sharing features into a single, all-in-one UI/UX design tool.
“Being able to do everything in Adobe XD — wireframe, design, prototype, present, and share — has allowed us to iterate so much faster than we were able to before.”
Go further with Creative Cloud.
Sketch is all on its own. XD integrates with apps and services across the Creative Cloud suite. Edit images in Photoshop, import graphics from Illustrator, animate in After Effects, and bring it all together in XD. Plus, you’ll have access to other Creative Cloud services like Adobe Fonts or Adobe Stock — all from the same account. Learn more
“XD gives us a powerful tool to help clients see what’s possible.”
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ADOBE XD |
SKETCH |
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Platform available |
macOS and Windows |
macOS only |
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Language support |
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, |
English and Chinese |
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Symbols |
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Smart Layout |
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Import from Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch |
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Includes Photoshop, Illustrator, |
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Voice Prototyping |
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Keyboard & gamepad support |
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Device preview |
iOS and Android |
iOS only |
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Sketch Cloud |
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Sketch Cloud Inspector |
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Sketch Cloud |
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Includes Slack, Jira, Zeplin, Dropbox Paper, |
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Platform available
macOS and Windows
Language support
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese
Components
Component States
Repeat Grid
Content-Aware Layout
3D Transforms
Import from Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch
Responsive Resize
Creative Cloud Integrations
Auto-Animate
Voice Prototyping
Keyboard & gamepad support
Device preview
iOS and Android
Real-time collaboration
Shareable prototype links
Developer handoff
Shared libraries
Plugins
App integrations
Platform available
macOS only
Language support
English and Chinese (simplified)
Components
Symbols
Component States
Repeat Grid
Content-Aware Layout
3D Transforms
Import from Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch
Responsive Resize
Creative Cloud Integrations
Auto-Animate
Voice Prototyping
Keyboard & gamepad support
Device preview
iOS only
Real-time collaboration
Shareable prototype links
Developer handoff
Shared libraries
Plugins
App integrations
FAQ
Adobe XD is available for free with the Adobe XD Starter plan and is one of the top Sketch competitors.
Adobe XD allows designers to create wireframes and layouts in seconds. Designers often say that Adobe XD is easier to use and offers faster performance than Sketch.
Creativity for all.
Photography, video, design, UI and UX, 3D and AR, and social media. Creative Cloud has everything you need, wherever your imagination takes you.