Private Internet Access vs Sketch

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Private Internet Access or Sketch better?

Neither clearly leads. Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/month and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Private Internet Access or Sketch?

Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/month and Sketch at $12/month.

Does Private Internet Access or Sketch run on more platforms?

Private Internet Access runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.

What is Private Internet Access best used for?

Private Internet Access is most often used for encrypting traffic on public wi-fi with a kill switch, blocking ads and trackers network-wide via mace, maintaining a consistent connection identity with a dedicated ip add-on, committing to a long-term plan for a lower effective monthly rate. Of those, encrypting traffic on public wi-fi with a kill switch and blocking ads and trackers network-wide via mace are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.

What can Private Internet Access do that Sketch cannot?

Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Kill switch, Ad and tracker blocking, Dedicated IP add-on. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration.