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Affinity Designer Alternatives

Should you replace Affinity Designer?

Figma is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Affinity Designer.

Affinity Designer

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Affinity Designer alternatives

See how Affinity Designer compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.

FigmaBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yrFigma is a good fit if: your team prioritizes collaborative interface design with live developer handoff and component-based design systems.
SketchWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yr$15/monthSketch is a good fit if: your entire design team uses Macs and prefers native app performance with robust offline capabilities.
CanvaStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$156/yrCanva is a good fit if: you need democratized design capabilities across non-designer teams with strong brand governance.
Adobe Ill...Strong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$276/yr$23/monthAdobe Illustrator is a good fit if: your team creates professional vector illustrations, logos, or print-ready materials requiring industry-standard output.
CoreldrawWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$269/yr$22/monthCoreldraw is a good fit if: your team produces high-volume print, signage, or technical illustration requiring Windows-native precision tools.
VectrWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Vectr is a good fit if: you need a zero-cost, browser-based tool for creating simple vector graphics and web assets without a learning curve.

Figma and Sketch selected for comparison.

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

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Affinity Designer 2 for Mac

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.
Affinity ...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Figma

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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Sketch

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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.

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

88/100

Figma dominates for UX/UI designers, product managers, and frontend developers who need real-time collaboration on interface design. Marketing teams occasionally use it for campaign assets, but engineering teams outside of frontend workflows and operational teams like Finance or Legal rarely adopt it due to its specialized toolset.

Sketch

65/100

Sketch excels for dedicated UI/UX teams working entirely on macOS who prioritize native app performance and offline capabilities. Product and engineering teams struggle because Windows and Linux users cannot edit files, creating collaboration bottlenecks. Real-time collaboration feels sluggish compared to browser-first competitors, though recent updates have improved cloud syncing.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Figma

medium

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Sketch

high

Sketch is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

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

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1750 reviews

Figma

4.7/5.0

100000 reviews

Sketch

4.3/5.0

15600 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Affinity ...

No migration needed

Figma

4 weeks

Medium

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Sketch

8 weeks

High

Sketch is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

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

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Sketch

$12,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

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

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Supports 1,000 native integrations.

Sketch

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Supports 750 native integrations.

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

100%

Figma

85%

  • Editor-based pricing excludes stakeholders who need occasional editing
  • Requires stable internet—limited offline functionality
  • PerformanceLag on files exceeding 500MB or 1000+ frames
  • No native print design support or CMYK color modes
Sketch

85%

  • macOS only — no Windows or Linux support
  • Real-time collaboration lags behind browser-based competitors
  • Requires Mac hardware investment for all editors
  • Developer handoff requires third-party plugins
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
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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.
Affinity ...

You already standardize on this app.

Figma

Your team prioritizes collaborative interface design with live developer handoff and component-based design systems

Sketch

Your entire design team uses Macs and prefers native app performance with robust offline capabilities

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

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Figma

Your team needs general task management or primarily produces print-ready marketing materials

Sketch

Your team includes Windows users, requires browser-based editing, or relies on seamless real-time multiplayer collaboration

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