Software · head to head
Dashlane vs Sketch
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Sketch covers Vector editing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Sketch actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
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.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot Sketch
- Identity protectionnot Sketch
- Secure credential sharingnot Sketch
- Compliance requirementsnot Sketch
- VPN protectionnot Sketch
Sketch
- UI designnot Dashlane
- Mobile app designnot Dashlane
- Web designnot Dashlane
- Design systemsnot Dashlane
- Prototypingnot Dashlane
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
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
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
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 Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Choose Sketch if
- You need vector editing.
- You work on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- You also want symbols & components.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or Sketch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Sketch?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Sketch at $12/month.
- Does Dashlane or Sketch run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- What is Dashlane best used for?
- Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that Sketch cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
SourceSketch: 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.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
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.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
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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