App equivalents · Creative work
Interface design: the Mac and Windows equivalents
macOS
- Sketch
Windows
- Figma — runs on both
- Penpot — runs on both
BothYou may not have to switch at all
Figma, Penpot run on Mac and Windows alike, so this job can survive the move intact.
What to know
Sketch is Mac-only. Figma runs in a browser; Penpot is the open-source one you can self-host. Adobe XD has been maintenance-only since 2023.
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