Head-to-head · facts checked 20 Sept 2026
MockFlow vs Sketch
MockFlow uniquely has 10 features.
The verdict
MockFlow or Sketch?
Section 01
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
MockFlow
Basic
Free
1 editor, Personal Plan, public sharing only
Vibe Whiteboarding
$12/mo · $9/mo
600 AI credits/user/month, Unlimited Boards
Wireframing
$19/mo · $14/mo
2200 AI credits/user/month, Unlimited Wireframes
MockFlow Suite
$24/mo · $17/mo
2800 AI credits/user/month, Unlimited everything
SSketch
Standard
$14/mo · $12/mo billed yearly
Per editor
Professional
— · $24/mo billed yearly
Per editor
Enterprise
— · $44/mo billed yearly
Per editor
Mac-only licence
$120 one-time
Per seat
Section 02
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
MockFlow
Pros
- A single prompt generates a mind map, a wireframe or a flow diagram.
- AI can also generate UI content, including images, text, color palettes and translations.
- MockFlow Bridge lets its board AI run on your own Claude account instead of drawing on metered credits, including 20 free generations a day on the free plan.
- A REST API, MCP servers and webhooks are all available for building on MockFlow boards.
- Real-time boards include co-designing, comments, video meetings and chat.
- MockFlow states directly that it is GDPR compliant.
- Desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS alongside the browser.
Cons
- The free Basic plan includes only one editor seat.
- Commercial and business use requires a paid plan; the free Basic plan is licensed for personal and nonprofit use only.
- The free Basic plan caps you at 4 projects and a 500-component limit.
- MockFlow does not claim SOC2 or ISO 27001 certification for itself, only for its hosting providers.
- Revision history on the free Basic plan runs only 7 days.
- AI image generation covers UI content only; there is no photo-editing feature such as background removal.
SSketch
Pros
- An open sourced .fig file importer lets a Figma project be dragged onto Sketch to bring the design across.
- Collaborators can co-edit the same document in real time and comment directly on a design or prototype.
- A Mac-only licence can be bought once for $120 per seat and kept, rather than paid for as a subscription.
- Connecting an MCP client such as Claude or Cursor lets that client generate and edit Sketch documents from a written prompt.
Cons
- There is no free plan; only a 30-day trial precedes a paid subscription or the Mac-only licence.
- The native app runs on Mac only, with no Windows or Android version.
- AI generation depends on connecting a separate outside AI client rather than a model built into Sketch.
Side by side
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2009 | 2010 |
| HQ | — | Netherlands |
| AI model | Proprietary | — |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop apps, Chrome Extension, Microsoft Teams | Mac, Web, iOS |
| Languages | English only | — |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription or one-time licence |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes, 30 days |
| Starting price | Free | $14/mo per editor (Standard) |
| All plans | Basic — Free Vibe Whiteboarding — $12/mo Wireframing — $19/mo MockFlow Suite — $24/mo | Standard — $14/mo Professional Enterprise Mac-only licence — $120 one-time |
| Positioning | ||
| Best for | Teams that also want AI-generated images alongside their flowcharts and wireframes | Mac-based designers who want a native design app with prototyping and a licence they can buy once |
| Differentiator | MockFlow combines super-easy low-fidelity wireframing (WireframePro) with an AI-agent-powered whiteboard (IdeaBoard) and MCP server integration, making it uniquely positioned at the intersection of wireframing, visual brainstorming, and AI-assisted design workflows. | Sketch is a native Mac design app with a web workspace, a Figma importer and a one-time licence option. |
| Competitors | Figma, Balsamiq, Whimsical, Miro, Sketch | Figma, Penpot, UXPin |
| Features | ||
| AI Image Builtin | ✓ | — |
| API Access | ✓ | — |
| Background Removal | ✕ | — |
| Brand Kit | ✓ | — |
| Logo Generation | ✕ | — |
| Presentation Design | ✓ | — |
| Social Templates | ✓ | — |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | — |
| UI Wireframe | ✓ | — |
| Integrations | ||
| Adobe Export | ✕ | — |
| API Access | ✓ | — |
| Figma Export | ✓ | — |
| Google Slides | ✓ | — |
| Key Integrations | Figma export, Google Meet plugin, Microsoft Teams, Slack (IdeaBoard Connectors), Jira (IdeaBoard Connectors), Notion (IdeaBoard Connectors), GitHub (IdeaBoard Connectors), Claude, Cursor | — |
| Shopify | ✕ | — |
Section 03
MockFlow vs Sketch: common questions
Is MockFlow or Sketch cheaper?
MockFlow's cheapest paid plan is Free and Sketch's is $14/mo per editor (Standard). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
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