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    Sketch

    UI design tool.

    NLNetherlands·Founded 2010
    Headquarters
    🇳🇱Netherlands
    Data Hosting
    EU (any EU region)United States
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    Sketch key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Sketch B.V.
    Headquarters
    Netherlands (NL)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2010
    Data hosting
    EU (any EU region), United States
    Infrastructure
    AWS
    Deployment
    SaaS
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Exposed
    Certifications
    ISO 27001 (via AWS), SOC 2 (via AWS), PCI DSS (via AWS)
    Replaces
    Adobe XD, Figma, InVision App, Canva

    About Sketch

    Sketch is an independent design toolkit headquartered in the Netherlands, specifically built for macOS users. It provides a comprehensive environment for UI/UX design, encompassing vector editing, interactive prototyping, and developer handoff tools. Founded in 2010, the company has remained self-sustaining and focused on the design community, avoiding the multi-platform approach to prioritize a high-performance Mac application. The platform distinguishes itself through a commitment to privacy and data ownership, offering offline-capable workflows and open file formats to prevent vendor lock-in. For teams and large organizations, Sketch provides 'Workspaces' which centralize document management and feedback. While the standard SaaS version primarily utilizes AWS infrastructure in the United States, Sketch offers enterprise-grade hosting options including Private Cloud deployments within the EU and Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) encryption to meet strict compliance requirements.

    Alternative to

    Adobe XDFigmaInVision AppCanva

    Target Segments

    SMBEnterpriseEducationNonprofit / NGOOther

    Deployment Options

    SaaS

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    AWS

    Certifications
    ISO 27001 (via AWS)
    SOC 2 (via AWS)
    PCI DSS (via AWS)

    Key Features

    Vector editing and canvas-based design
    Real-time collaboration and shared Workspaces
    Prototyping with hover, press, and drag interactions
    Developer handoff and CSS attribute inspection
    Offline local file support and open file formats
    Canvas Minimap and Command Bar navigation
    Single Sign-On (SSO) and SCIM provisioning
    Private Cloud environments for enterprise customers

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