₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Design tools · Alternatives
Best Sketch alternatives in India (2027)
Sketch is a design tools product from Sketch, The Hague, priced at ₹900/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Sketch are Tailor Brands (₹800/mo), Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo), Adobe InDesign (₹1,700/mo), CorelDRAW (₹2,000/mo) and Placeit (₹800/mo). Figma is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a Sketch alternative
There is no free plan
Sketch has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Sketch starts at ₹900/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Sketch is built in Netherlands. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Sketch does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Sketch alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Sketch's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sketch (current) | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Tailor Brands | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Adobe Illustrator | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Adobe InDesign | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  CorelDRAW | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Placeit | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Proto.io | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Envato Elements | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Ek Type | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Affinity Designer | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Balsamiq | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Adobe Photoshop | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Adobe Fonts | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  ManageArtworks | ₹34,339/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Lightroom | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Axure RP | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Figma | $3/month · Collab seat on Professional; Full seat is $16 | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Clarity Software | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  iStock | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  BarTender | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Inkscape | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Sketch alternatives in detail
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹1,700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
₹1,700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹1,700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
4. CorelDRAW
Alludo · Ottawa · Design tools · 4.5/5
Vector illustration suite popular in Indian print shops.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Built in India (Mumbai)
9. Affinity Designer
Serif (Canva) · Nottingham · Design tools · 4.4/5
Vector design app with one-time price.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹5,100/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
Compared with Sketch
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Sketch alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Sketch
Free Sketch alternatives
Indian alternatives to Sketch
How to choose a Sketch alternative
- Match the tool to the user: Canva for marketers, Figma for product teams, Adobe for professional creatives.
- Check brand-kit and template governance for teams.
- AI features are now standard — compare quality, not presence.
Sketch alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Sketch in 2027?+
The closest matches to Sketch on App Advisor are Tailor Brands (₹800/mo), Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo), Adobe InDesign (₹1,700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Sketch, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Sketch?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Figma ($3/month · Collab seat on Professional; Full seat is $16), Inkscape (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sketch?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Tailor Brands starts lowest at ₹800/mo, compared with ₹900/mo for Sketch. Figma also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Sketch?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Ek Type (Pay as you go), ManageArtworks (₹34,339/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Sketch vs Tailor Brands: which is better?+
Tailor Brands is the closest match to Sketch in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Sketch alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Sketch also covers, and Sketch's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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