How to Cancel Sketch Subscription (2026 Guide)

Updated February 2026 · Free alternatives have caught up

Sketch Pricing (2026)

• Standard ($10/editor/mo): Mac app + web workspace + real-time collaboration
• Business ($20/editor/mo): SSO, advanced permissions, dedicated support
• Mac-only license ($120 one-time): Local Mac app without cloud features (limited availability)

Before You Cancel: Export Your Files

How to Cancel Sketch

1. Go to sketch.com/settings/billing
2. Sign in as the workspace admin
3. Click Manage Subscription
4. Click Cancel Subscription
5. Confirm — access continues until the end of your billing period
6. After expiry, your workspace becomes read-only (you can still view but not edit)

What Happens After Cancellation?

• Your workspace goes read-only — you can still view and download files
• The Mac app continues to work for viewing but editing features are disabled
• Your documents are not deleted — you can resubscribe later to regain access
• Local .sketch files on your Mac remain fully accessible

Why Designers Are Leaving Sketch

Sketch was the industry standard for UI design, but Figma has overtaken it for several reasons:

• Mac-only limitation: Sketch only runs on macOS. Figma works in any browser.
• Real-time collaboration: Figma's multiplayer editing is more mature
• Free tier: Figma's free plan is generous — 3 Figma files, unlimited personal files
• Developer handoff: Figma's Dev Mode is built-in
• Plugin ecosystem: Figma's community plugins surpassed Sketch's

Free Design Tool Alternatives

• Figma (free tier): 3 Figma files + unlimited drafts — enough for most freelancers and small teams
• Penpot (free, open source): Browser-based design tool, no account required
• Canva (free tier): Great for marketing design, not UI/UX focused
• Adobe XD: If you already have Creative Cloud