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Fibery vs Sketch

Fibery logo

Fibery

Software

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sketch logo

Sketch

Software

The digital design toolkit

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fibery has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
  • They diverge on capability: Fibery covers Customizable databases, Sketch covers Vector editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fibery and Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Fibery and Sketch differ
AttributeFiberySketch
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebmacOS, Web, iOS, iPad
Founded20182010

Identical on both: 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 Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

Only in Sketch

  • Vector editing
  • Symbols & components
  • Prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Developer handoff
  • Plugins ecosystem
  • Cloud sync
  • Version history

Both cover

  • Jira

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot Sketch
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not Sketch
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot Sketch

Sketch

  • UI designnot Fibery
  • Mobile app designnot Fibery
  • Web designnot Fibery
  • Design systemsnot Fibery
  • Prototypingnot Fibery

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

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

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery 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 Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.
Fibery review

Choose Sketch if

  • You need vector editing.
  • You work on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
  • You also want symbols & components.
Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is Fibery or Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Fibery starts at Free and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fibery or Sketch?
Fibery has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fibery and $12/month for Sketch.
Does Fibery or Sketch run on more platforms?
Fibery runs on Web. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
Can I use Fibery for free?
Yes. Fibery has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sketch starts at $12/month.
What is Fibery best used for?
Fibery is most often used for work management and product development platform, relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt), knowledge base and document collaboration. Of those, work management and product development platform and relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt) are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Fibery do that Sketch cannot?
Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration. Both handle Jira.

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.

Source
Sketch: 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.

Source
Sketch: 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).

Source
Sketch: 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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