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Adobe Xd Alternatives

Should you replace Adobe Xd?

Figma is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Adobe Xd.

Adobe Xd

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.3/5
Annual cost
$660
1 seat / $60/month
Seats assigned
$660/yr

This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Adobe Xd alternatives

See how Adobe Xd compares to 7 alternative apps you can switch to.

FigmaBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Figma is a good fit if: your team prioritizes browser-based collaboration and seamless developer handoff.
SketchStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yr$15/monthSketch is a good fit if: your design team exclusively uses Macs and requires advanced vector editing with local file control.
MarvelStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Marvel is a good fit if: your team needs to create and test clickable prototypes rapidly without complex animation requirements.
ProtopieWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Protopie is a good fit if: your team needs to prototype complex device interactions, sensor-based mobile experiences, or IoT hardware integrations.
MoqupsWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$156/yr$13/monthMoqups is a good fit if: your team needs rapid low-fidelity wireframing without complex design tool learning curves.
FramerWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Framer is a good fit if: you want to empower designers to publish production websites without constant developer handoff.
Axure RpWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$289/yr$29/monthAxure Rp is a good fit if: your team needs to document complex enterprise software logic, conditional workflows, and detailed functional specifications.

Figma and Sketch selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Adobe Xd

$120

Creative Cloud All Apps ($60/month)

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Figma

$144

Starter

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Sketch

$144

Standard ($15/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Adobe Xd

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Figma

-$3,572

After $3,500 estimated migration cost.

Sketch

-$3,572

After $3,500 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Adobe Xd

--

Figma

88/100

Figma dominates for UX/UI teams requiring real-time collaboration and developer handoff. Product managers and designers adopt it immediately, but engineering teams only need view access (not editor seats). Marketing teams may find it overkill for simple asset creation compared to Canva or Creative Suite.

Sketch

65/100

Sketch serves product design teams that prioritize performance and precision on macOS workflows. Creative and UX teams appreciate its robust symbol systems and plugin ecosystem, but organizations with mixed operating systems or heavy real-time collaboration needs will encounter friction due to platform exclusivity.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Adobe Xd

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Figma

low

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,500 one-time cost.

Sketch

medium

Sketch is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,500 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Adobe Xd

4.3/5.0

5800 reviews

Figma

4.7/5.0

45000 reviews

Sketch

4.3/5.0

1850 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Adobe Xd

No migration needed

Figma

4 weeks

Medium

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,500 one-time cost.

Sketch

4 weeks

Medium

Sketch is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,500 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Adobe Xd

--

Figma

$3,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Sketch

$3,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Adobe Xd

--

Figma

--

Supports 500 native integrations.

Sketch

--

Supports 50 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Adobe Xd

100%

Figma

85%

  • No robust offline mode — requires internet
  • Dev Mode costs extra $25/seat on Professional
  • Expensive editor-based pricing for large orgs
  • Limited advanced animation vs dedicated prototyping tools
Sketch

85%

  • macOS only — no Windows or Linux support
  • No native real-time multiplayer editing
  • Requires local file management
  • Limited browser-based functionality
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Adobe Xd
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Figma
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Sketch
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Adobe Xd

You already standardize on this app.

Figma

Your team prioritizes browser-based collaboration and seamless developer handoff

Sketch

Your design team exclusively uses Macs and requires advanced vector editing with local file control

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Adobe Xd

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Figma

Your team requires complex motion graphics, print-first workflows, or strict offline availability

Sketch

Your team operates across Windows and Mac, or requires simultaneous real-time editing in the browser