Build with Sketch VS Merge Duplicate Symbols

Free LEGO-like kit for Sketch

Automatically find and act on duplicate symbols in Sketch

Ease of Use
Build with Sketch provides a user-friendly interface that allows designers to quickly and easily create designs without extensive technical knowledge.
Integration with Sketch
Seamlessly integrates with Sketch, allowing designers to utilize existing workflows and maximize efficiency with familiar tools.
Rapid Prototyping
Facilitates rapid prototyping, enabling users to quickly bring ideas to life and iterate on designs with speed.
Collaboration
Encourages collaboration among team members by providing shared access to design files and resources.
Customization
Offers a range of customizable templates and components that can be tailored to suit specific project needs.

Sketch Dependency
Requires users to have a working knowledge of Sketch, potentially limiting accessibility for those unfamiliar with the software.
Platform Limitations
As it's designed specifically for use with Sketch, users who prefer different design tools may find it incompatible with their preferred workflows.
Cost
May incur additional costs for teams or individuals who need to purchase Sketch licenses or other related products and services.
Learning Curve
While user-friendly, new users may still face an initial learning curve in mastering the features and capabilities of Build with Sketch.
Updates and Support
Dependent on the developers for updates and support, which could impact productivity if issues arise or features lag behind market needs.

Improved Organization
By merging duplicate symbols, the project becomes more organized, reducing clutter and making it easier to manage design components.
Consistency
Ensures consistency across the design by eliminating duplicate symbols that may have slight variations, leading to a uniform design system.
Resource Efficiency
Merging duplicates can lead to reduced file size and improved performance, as fewer redundant assets need to be processed.
Streamlined Workflow
Designers can work more efficiently with a single, unified symbol rather than managing multiple duplicates throughout a project.
Easier Updates
With merged symbols, updating a single instance reflects changes project-wide, saving time and reducing errors.

Loss of Variants
Merging symbols may lead to the unintentional loss of symbol variants that were deliberately created for specific design purposes.
Initial Time Investment
The process of identifying and merging duplicates can be time-consuming, especially in projects with many symbols.
Potential for Errors
There's a risk of incorrectly merging symbols that are not exact duplicates, leading to unintended design changes.
Learning Curve
Users need to learn how to effectively use the tool, which might require some initial adjustment and adaptation.