Consulting · head to head
BigTime vs Sketch

BigTime
Consulting
The all-in-one solution for growing, single-entity firms
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: BigTime essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BigTime and Sketch actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BigTime
Nothing recorded that Sketch does not also cover.
Only in Sketch
- Vector editing
- Symbols & components
- Prototyping
- Real-time collaboration
- Developer handoff
- Plugins ecosystem
- Cloud sync
- Version history
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BigTime
No use cases recorded yet. See the BigTime review.
Sketch
- UI designnot BigTime
- Mobile app designnot BigTime
- Web designnot BigTime
- Design systemsnot BigTime
- Prototypingnot BigTime
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BigTime
- Essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
- AI features Time Agent, Expense Agent and Flexible Reporting are listed as coming soon rather than shipped
Sketch
- macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
- Real-time collaboration feels less seamless than Figma with occasional sync delays
- Limited built-in image editing capabilities, requiring external software for bitmap work
- Subscription required for cloud features and collaboration, losing access if subscription lapses
Pricing, plan by plan
BigTime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the BigTime review.
Sketch
$12/month- Standard$12/month
- Real-time collaboration
- Unlimited documents
- Unlimited free viewers
- Professional$24/month
- Everything in Standard
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Project archiving
- Enterprise$44/month
- Everything in Professional
- SCIM provisioning
- BYOK encryption
- Mac-only License$120/perpetual
- Native Mac app
- Offline access
- Local file saving
Which should you pick?
Choose BigTime if
Nothing in the data separates BigTime from Sketch on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Sketch if
- You need vector editing.
- You work on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- You also want symbols & components.
Questions people ask
- Is BigTime or Sketch better?
- Neither clearly leads. BigTime starts at On request and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BigTime or Sketch?
- BigTime starts at On request and Sketch at $12/month.
- Does BigTime or Sketch run on more platforms?
- BigTime runs on Web. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- What can BigTime do that Sketch cannot?
- Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Sketch: Is Sketch available for Windows or Linux?
No. Sketch is macOS-only for the design and prototyping features. Web and mobile apps provide viewing and collaboration, but editing requires macOS 14.0 or later.
SourceSketch: Does Sketch offer a free trial?
Yes. Sketch provides a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You can also purchase a one-time Mac-only license for $120 per seat instead of subscribing.
SourceSketch: What collaboration features does Sketch include?
Sketch supports real-time collaboration, unlimited document sharing, unlimited viewers, and version history on all paid subscription plans (Standard $12/month, Professional $24/month, Enterprise $44/month).
SourceSketch: Can I use Sketch offline?
Yes. The one-time Mac-only license ($120) allows you to use Sketch offline and save files locally, but it excludes cloud collaboration and iOS previewing features.
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