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What’s the difference between a Mac-only license and a subscription?

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With a Mac-only license, you’ll get access to the Mac app only, so you can work on local documents. Licenses do not include the option to save or open files from the web app, or any collaboration features.

Our subscription model includes the native Mac app, web app, and Workspace, along with Real-time collaboration, Developer Handoff, Sketch’s native prototyping, and many other features.

Subscription billing is per Workspace and based on the number of Editors.

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Standard Mac-only

Design

Native macOS app
Work privately offline
Stack Layout
Styles
Color Variables
Symbols and overrides
Plugins and extensions
Scalable design systems
Export to multiple formats
Create component Libraries
Command bar
Minimap

Collaborate

Collaborate in real-time
Shared online Workspace
Comment on designs online
Flexible document sharing and permissions
View designs online anywhere
Free guest Editors

Prototype

Create prototypes
Link from any page in a document
Add overlays
Create interactions and Hotspots
Add movement with Smart Animate
Add multiple Start Points
Build scrollable prototypes
Share prototypes with a link
Leave comments on prototypes
Share protoypes in a client-friendly view

Handoff

Inspect designs on the Canvas
Measure between layers
Copy attributes
Export Design Tokens
Export production-ready assets

Mobile

View documents on iOS devices
Play prototypes on your iPhone and iPad
Mirror designs from your Mac

Manage

Unlimited free Viewers
Create private folders
View older document versions
Nest folders infinitely
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
App updates 1 Year
Automatic renewal
Pin important documents
Archive folders (Business plan only)
Create permissions groups (Business plan only)