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At a Glance
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Star Rating
(232)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Sketch
Sketch
Star Rating
(1,210)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Affinity Designer excels in its "Editing Tools" with a score of 9.0, allowing for precise adjustments and a seamless workflow, while Sketch, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its user-friendly interface but may lack some advanced editing features.
  • Reviewers mention that Affinity Designer's "Importing Abilities" score of 8.6 is highly appreciated, as it supports a wide range of file formats, making it easier to integrate with other design tools. In contrast, Sketch's importing capabilities are rated lower, which can be a limitation for users working with diverse file types.
  • G2 users highlight that Affinity Designer's "Exporting Capabilities" score of 9.0 is a standout feature, allowing for high-quality exports in various formats, which is crucial for professional designers. Sketch, while still effective, has a slightly lower score, indicating that some users find its exporting options less versatile.
  • Users on G2 report that Affinity Designer's "Collaboration Software Integration" score of 8.6 is beneficial for teams, as it allows for smoother collaboration across different platforms. Sketch, with a similar score, is also effective but may not offer the same level of integration with third-party tools.
  • Reviewers mention that Affinity Designer's "Quality of Support" score of 8.7 is often praised, with many users appreciating the responsive customer service. Sketch, while still providing decent support, has a lower score of 8.3, indicating that some users have experienced delays in response times.
  • Users say that Affinity Designer's "Mockup Creations" score of 8.3 is a valuable feature for designers looking to create prototypes quickly, although Sketch is known for its strong mockup capabilities, it has a slightly lower score, suggesting that some users find Affinity's tools more intuitive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Affinity Designer
No pricing available
Sketch
30 day trial
Free
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Free Trial
Affinity Designer
No trial information available
Sketch
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
188
8.8
1,085
Ease of Use
8.9
189
8.9
1,088
Ease of Setup
9.5
29
9.2
184
Ease of Admin
9.2
24
8.9
159
Quality of Support
8.7
148
8.3
733
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
21
9.0
130
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
181
8.7
1,068
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8.8
7
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8.3
7
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7
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9.0
8
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8.6
7
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7.6
7
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8.5
8
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8.1
7
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8.6
7
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9.0
8
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8.8
7
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8.6
7
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8.3
7
Platform Additional Functionality
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8.6
7
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8.3
7
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9.0
8
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Sketch
Sketch
Affinity Designer and Sketch are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.7%
Sketch
Sketch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Graphic Design
16.4%
Design
15.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Computer Software
6.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
49.6%
Sketch
Sketch
Design
17.7%
Computer Software
14.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Internet
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Other
39.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brittani Leilani L.
BL
Brittani Leilani L.
Verified User in Computer Networking

I love the ease of creating vector drawings and editing what I've drawn without distorting the quality of the image. Converting files to different formats such as.JPG, PDF, .PNG, etc, while also maintaining or changing the DPI of the image. Affinity...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jerome I.
JI
Jerome I.
Verified User in Computer Software

In my opinion, the Affinity suite has gotten too slow in adding new features that it just seems like I keep waiting for too long for a certain basic feature a lot of people are asking for. Small annoyances become repetitive, and over time some very...

Sketch
Sketch
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ekarasa D.
ED
Ekarasa D.
Verified User in Fine Art

Sketch has a really nice used interface, first thing you notice buttons are the right size. It has enough features but not too many for somebody that wants to learn about vector drawing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Grant H.
GH
Grant H.
Verified User in Design

it's just not quite up to the level of Figma. Figma came about to fix the spaces where Sketch lacked. Sketch doesn't perform quite as fast, it creates extremely bulky files that take up a lot of space on your hard drive after a while, it requires plugins to...

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Sketch
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Discussions
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer Discussions
Is Affinity designer good for beginners?
8 comments
Herbert G.
HG
yes, perfect!Read more
How can I add text around circle in Affinity Designer?
6 comments
SR
Draw a circle, choose Artistic Text tool, put a cursor above circle outline/edge - cursor will change and just left click to put your text around your shape....Read more
Where can I find a complete tutorial set for beginners?
5 comments
Sebastian I.
SI
Several places: YouTube has a growing just of affinity users giving tutorials (Affinity's own channel is spectacular for this, there also ArtistsWright,...Read more
Sketch
Sketch Discussions
Is sketch for windows coming soon?
3 comments
Luis F.
LF
Sketch itself is for Mac only. However, there is a browser version (web-app) that let's you explore and handoff existing (uploaded) Sketch files, plus an app...Read more
Can I use this to build simple apps views?
2 comments
MO
It's an excellent piece of software for designing or prototyping. Figma is a good alternative.Read more
What is sketch software used for?
2 comments
Luis F.
LF
Creating Apps, Websites, logos and much more. With a main focus on UX and UI designRead more