Adobe Illustrator vs Sketch

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026). Last verified July 2, 2026.

The short answer

Adobe Illustrator ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #7) for Designers and marketing teams choosing graphic design software. The professional vector standard for logos and icons.

At a glance

Adobe IllustratorSketch
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)#7 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.98
Best forBest for vector illustrationBest for Mac-based UI design systems
Pricing$$ ($22.99/mo, or $59.99/mo for full suite)$$ ($10 to $22/mo)
HQSan Jose, USAThe Hague, Netherlands
Founded19872010

Adobe Illustrator

The professional vector standard for logos and icons.

www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html

See full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)

Sketch

Mature Mac-native UI design with deep plugins.

www.sketch.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.