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Maze vs Sketch

Maze logo

Maze

Software

The continuous product discovery platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sketch logo

Sketch

Software

The digital design toolkit

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Maze has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Maze maze publishes no prices on its pricing page; every plan routes to contact sales, so pricing is by quote only with no published rate or minimum; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
  • They diverge on capability: Maze covers Prototype testing, Sketch covers Vector editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Maze and Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Maze and Sketch differ
AttributeMazeSketch
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApimacOS, 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 Maze

  • Prototype testing
  • Usability testing
  • Card sorting
  • Tree testing
  • Surveys
  • 5-second tests
  • A/B testing
  • Analytics dashboard

Only in Sketch

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

Both cover

  • InVision
  • Jira

What people use each for

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

Maze

  • Unmoderated usability testing of prototypes before developmentnot Sketch
  • Running surveys and concept or copy validation with recruited participantsnot Sketch
  • Card sorting and tree testing to shape information architecturenot Sketch

Sketch

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

Where each one falls short

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

Maze

  • Maze publishes no prices on its pricing page; every plan routes to contact sales, so pricing is by quote only with no published rate or minimum
  • The AI study builder, AI moderated interviews and moderated interview studies are Enterprise only
  • Mobile testing and testing through the Maze mobile app are Enterprise only
  • Interview scheduling, card sorting and information architecture testing are Enterprise only
  • Role-based access, SSO and compliance controls are Enterprise only
  • Panel recruitment is available on all plans but with stated limits, and prototype testing carries limits below Enterprise
  • Qualitative analysis of clip recordings, interview transcription and automated theme analysis are Enterprise only

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

Maze

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 active project
    • Preview link testing
    • Basic analytics
  • Starter$75/month
    • 3 active projects
    • Unlimited responses
    • Advanced analytics
  • Team$150/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Team collaboration
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Team
    • SSO
    • Dedicated CSM

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 Maze if

  • You need prototype testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want usability testing.
Maze 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 Maze or Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Maze 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, Maze or Sketch?
Maze has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Maze and $12/month for Sketch.
Does Maze or Sketch run on more platforms?
Maze runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
Can I use Maze for free?
Yes. Maze has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sketch starts at $12/month.
What is Maze best used for?
Maze is most often used for unmoderated usability testing of prototypes before development, running surveys and concept or copy validation with recruited participants, card sorting and tree testing to shape information architecture. Of those, unmoderated usability testing of prototypes before development and running surveys and concept or copy validation with recruited participants are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Maze do that Sketch cannot?
Maze covers Prototype testing, Usability testing, Card sorting, Tree testing. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration. Both handle InVision, 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.

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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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