Motion vs Sketch: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Motion
Apple Creator Studio plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
Sketch
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
| 10 people | Motion | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Apple Creator Studio | No plan for this billing option |
| Vendor price | $129 per year | |
| Monthly cost | $10.75 | |
| Annual cost | $129 | |
| Per user / year | $12.90 | |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Motion vs Sketch: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Motion
- 2D, 3D and 360° titlesDesign titles, transitions and effects in 2D, 3D and 360° in real time.
- Magnetic MaskIsolate people and objects from the background instantly.
- Timeline and keyframe editorBuild motion graphics with layers, a full timeline and a keyframe editor.
- Final Cut Pro publishingSave titles, transitions and effects to Final Cut Pro and return to Motion to edit.
- Smart Motion TemplatesDesign templates that include USDZ 3D models.
- Behavior presetsAdd natural motion with presets such as Gravity, Throw and Vortex.
- GeneratorsBuild custom animated backgrounds that can be styled or applied to 3D text.
- Real-time playbackMetal architecture lets Motion play back projects in real time.
Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion ·
Sketch
- Infinite canvasDesign on an infinite Canvas with focused tools.
- Stack layoutsStack layouts and nestable frames for flexible design.
- Vector editorCreate icons to entire apps with a vector editor.
- Offline workWork locally without an internet connection.
- MCP client connectionConnect Claude, Cursor or any MCP client to your designs.
- Smart AnimateAdd movement to UI with control over easing and timings.
- Real-time co-editingDesign privately or co-edit with others in real time.
- Password-protected sharingShare documents or previews of pages and prototypes with password protection.
Source:sketch.com ·
Motion vs Sketch pricing questions
How much do Motion and Sketch cost?
Motion paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio). Sketch paid plans start at $12 Monthly / per Editor (Standard).
Is Motion or Sketch cheaper for 5 users?
Motion is cheaper for 5 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $720 per year for Sketch on Standard. That is $591 less per year, before tax.
Is Motion or Sketch cheaper for 10 users?
Motion is cheaper for 10 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $1,440 per year for Sketch on Standard. That is $1,311 less per year, before tax.
Is Motion or Sketch cheaper for 25 users?
Motion is cheaper for 25 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $3,600 per year for Sketch on Standard. That is $3,471 less per year, before tax.