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ProofHub vs Sketch

ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Software

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sketch logo

Sketch

Software

The digital design toolkit

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
  • They diverge on capability: ProofHub covers Tasks, Sketch covers Vector editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProofHub and Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where ProofHub and Sketch differ
AttributeProofHubSketch
Starting priceOn request$12/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidmacOS, Web, iOS, iPad
Founded20112010

Identical on both: 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 ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in Sketch

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

Both cover

  • SSL

What people use each for

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

ProofHub

  • Project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly feenot Sketch
  • Proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion trackingnot Sketch

Sketch

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

Where each one falls short

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

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

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

ProofHub

On request
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Core features
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features
    • White labeling

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 ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.
ProofHub 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 ProofHub or Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. ProofHub 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, ProofHub or Sketch?
ProofHub starts at On request and Sketch at $12/month.
Does ProofHub or Sketch run on more platforms?
ProofHub runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
What is ProofHub best used for?
ProofHub is most often used for project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee, proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking. Of those, project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee and proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking are not what Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can ProofHub do that Sketch cannot?
ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration. Both handle SSL.

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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