Canva 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
Canva ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Designers and marketing teams choosing graphic design software. Template-first speed with team-wide brand control.
At a glance
| Canva | Sketch | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8 |
| Best for | Best for fast marketing graphics | Best for Mac-based UI design systems |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $15/mo) | $$ ($10 to $22/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010 |
Canva
Template-first speed with team-wide brand control.
www.canva.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
Sketch
Mature Mac-native UI design with deep plugins.
www.sketch.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.