Palash Sarkar has used Sketch, Adobe XD, and Figma across different points in his career, and today every client project — from Tripay's payment dashboards to brand identity mockups — runs through Figma exclusively. Here's the honest comparison behind that decision.
Real-Time Collaboration Changed the Calculation
Sketch, a Mac-only application with file-based version control, made real-time collaboration genuinely difficult — sharing work meant exporting files or relying on third-party plugins. Figma's browser-based, multiplayer-native architecture meant clients could watch a design evolve live, leave comments directly on a frame, and never worry about which file version was current. For Palash Sarkar's international client base across the USA, Australia, and Turkey, this alone made Figma the practical choice.
Cross-Platform Access Removed a Real Barrier
Sketch's Mac-only requirement meant Windows-based clients and collaborators simply couldn't open a file without a workaround. Figma runs in any modern browser, on any operating system — a genuinely significant advantage when working with distributed teams and clients who aren't all on the same hardware.
Where Adobe XD and Sketch Still Have Strengths
Adobe XD's deep integration with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite is a real advantage for teams already living inside Illustrator and Photoshop daily. Sketch's plugin ecosystem, built up over a decade, still offers some niche tools Figma's marketplace hasn't fully replicated. Palash Sarkar doesn't dismiss either tool — for the specific mix of collaboration, cross-platform access, and client presentation Palash Sarkar's work requires, Figma has simply been the stronger fit for years running.
Key Takeaways
Tool choice should follow workflow needs, not brand loyalty. For Palash Sarkar's practice — international clients, live collaboration, frequent client presentations — Figma's browser-based multiplayer model won decisively over Sketch and Adobe XD.
Book a free consultation with Palash Sarkar at palashsarkar.com/book-a-call — he works with startups, agencies, and global brands from Dhaka, Bangladesh.