Hey everyone!
I’m a freelance UI designer trying to pick a design tool for 2026.
Currently torn between:
– Figma (everyone seems to use it)
– Sketch (been using it for years)
– Adobe XD (already have Adobe suite)
My situation:
– Mainly do web + mobile UI
– Work solo (freelancer)
– Budget is okay if it’s worth it
– Need good handoff to developers
Anyone made this switch recently? What would you recommend for a solo designer?
Thanks in advance!
daily Figma user here. used Sketch for 4 years before switching.
my take:
- Figma – best overall. browser = works anywhere. $15/mo is nothing.
- Sketch – mac only, stopped innovating. why?
- Adobe XD – adobe killed it. literally no reason to use.
just use Figma. every design job listing asks for it. you’re not doing yourself any favors by learning something else.