Simplified vs Sketchbook
Simplified
simplified.com
Sketchbook
sketchbook.comSide by side
| Figure | Simplified | Sketchbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 9.3 (#8) | 8.6 (#45) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 9.3 (#8) | 8.6 (#44) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Riley integrations include HubSpot, Shopify, Stripe, Klaviyo, Brevo, Airtable, Dropbox, Box, Contentful, WordPress, Asana, Monday, ClickUp, Wix, Slack, Notion, Gmail, Calendly, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Docs, Google Drive, Ahrefs, Webflow, Apify, Firecrawl and HeyGen. | The help page documents importing and exporting PSD files and exporting sketches to other apps or to device and cloud locations configured in the Files app. |
| Support | The download page says users can use in-app chat or email support and should receive a response within 24 hours. | The company lists [email protected] for product support inquiries on its App Store listing. |
Plans
Simplified
- FreeFree
- Starter$79 a month
- Free ForeverFree
- Pro$19 a month
- Business$49 a month
- Growth$149 a month
Sketchbook
- FreeFree
- Premium BundlePrice not published
- Sketchbook Pro for MacPrice not published
- Sketchbook Pro direct license$24.99 a year
In their own words
Simplified
Simplified has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Sketchbook
Sketchbook is a drawing app for work ranging from quick sketches to finished artwork. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with customizable pencils, markers, airbrushes, paint, smear brushes and other brush types. Drawing tools include rulers, French curves, Predictive Stroke, and vertical, horizontal and radial symmetry. Layers, blend modes, color fill, and linear and radial gradients support organizing and coloring work; stylus pressure and tilt are represented in strokes. Sketchbook imports and exports PSD files across its platforms, preserving layers, groups, names and most blend modes. PSD export rasterizes text layers, changes Sketchbook-specific Glow and Alpha Mask modes to Normal, and may change the background color to white. The free mobile app includes brushes, layers, guides, rulers and stroke tools. The mobile Premium Bundle adds advanced brush creation, color management, layer management and export options. The Pro direct license is $24.99 a year, billed per seat, with a 10-seat minimum for enterprise purchases; it covers Windows or macOS, not mobile.