Bench test · AI Design
Sketch vs Affinity Designer
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Sketch | Affinity Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score5.7/10 | score6.2/10 |
| agents won | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| from | $12/mo ▲ | — |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.2 ▲ | 7.6 |
| OpenAI | 8.2 ▲ | 7.8 |
| Gemini | 3.0 | 5.0 ▲ |
| Grok | 3.5 | 4.3 ▲ |
Sketch
- ✓Intuitive interface optimized for UI/UX design
- ✓Strong design system and component management
- ✓Extensive plugin library and integrations
- —macOS-only application (no native Windows support)
- —Subscription-based pricing model
- —Steep learning curve for beginners
Vector-based design toolsCollaborative design workspaceComponent libraries and reusable symbolsPrototyping capabilitiesDeveloper handoff and specsPlugin ecosystem for extensibility
Affinity Designer
- ✓One-time purchase with no subscription required
- ✓Seamless integration of vector and raster workflows
- ✓Professional-grade tools at competitive pricing
- —Steeper learning curve for beginners
- —Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Adobe products
- —Limited cloud storage and online features
Vector and raster design in one workspaceNon-destructive effects and adjustmentsAdvanced typography and text toolsExtensive brush library and customizationReal-time collaboration capabilitiesSupport for multiple artboards and layers
$12/mo
Try Sketch ▸Pricing on their site
Try Affinity Designer ▸Verdict
Affinity Designer takes it — 6.2 to 5.7.
The panel gave Affinity Designer the edge on 2 of 4 agents.