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About Zeplin
What is Zeplin and what problem does it solve?
Zeplin is a dedicated design delivery platform that bridges the gap between design and development. Unlike design tools built for freeform creation, Zeplin provides a structured space where finalized designs are organized, documented, and versioned — so developers get clear specs without digging through messy design files. It solves the chaos of handoff, reducing confusion and rework.
Who is Zeplin for?
Zeplin is built for product teams — designers, developers, and product managers — at startups, agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. It is ideal for teams that frequently hand off designs and need clarity, version control, and structured feedback. It is not meant for real-time collaborative designing or prototyping; those tasks belong in design tools like Figma or Sketch.
Real use cases
Designers use Zeplin to publish final screen designs with specs and assets, developers access code-connected components and inspect measurements, and product managers map user flows with Flow Boards. Teams track design changes deliberately (inspired by Git versioning), gather feedback via approvals, and connect their design system to real product work — all without leaving the delivery workflow.
Key features
- Structured Design Delivery — Publish finalized designs from any design tool into organized projects, separating ready-for-dev work from in-progress drafts.
- Design Versioning — Track and compare changes with a Git-inspired version history for every screen.
- Flow Boards — Map end-to-end user journeys with connectors, labels, and shapes to communicate complete flows.
- Annotations & Requirements — Add notes and specs directly on designs so developers understand behavior, not just visuals.
- Approvals & Feedback — Request reviews, track decisions, and keep discussions organized without cluttered comment threads.
- Code-Connected Components — Link design system components to real code, with styleguides and snippets that match your stack.
- Integrations — Connect with Jira, Azure, Slack, Teams, Storybook, and VS Code for smooth workflows.
SaaSpartout Score
7.5
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Zeplin Pricing
Zeplin pricing: from $0 (Free) or $12/seat/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free Plan
$0 — 1 project, unlimited designers and devs, 100 screens per project, limited AI Beta (3 screen reviews/week, 3 organization runs/week).
Basic Plan (Pay per project)
Starts at $13.75/month for 1 project (annually) or $35.75/month monthly. Includes unlimited users, 1,000 screens per project, and AI Beta (20 screen reviews/week, 10 organization runs/week). Additional project tiers available.
Advanced Plan (Pay per seat)
$12 per seat/month (billed annually) for 50 projects. Includes unlimited screens, Flow Boards, advanced user permissions, unlimited reviewers, and AI Beta (10 screen reviews & 10 organization runs per seat/week).
Enterprise Plan
Custom pricing for unlimited projects — includes everything in Advanced plus AI Beta with higher usage limits, SSO/MFA/SCIM, invoiced billing, activity logs, success manager, and 24-hour support SLA.
All plans include a free tier with 1 project. No time-limited trial — start with Free plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeplin free?
Yes, Zeplin offers a Free plan with 1 project, 100 screens, unlimited designers and developers, and limited AI Beta features.
How much does Zeplin cost?
Zeplin plans start at $0 for the Free plan. The Basic plan is $13.75/month per project (annual) and the Advanced plan is $12/seat/month (annual). Enterprise pricing is custom.
Who is Zeplin best for?
Zeplin is best for product teams — designers, developers, and product managers — who need structured design delivery and clear handoff between design and development.
What are the main alternatives to Zeplin?
Common alternatives include Figma (for design collaboration), Avocode, and Sympli. However, Zeplin is unique as a dedicated delivery platform, not a design tool.
Does Zeplin integrate with Jira?
Yes, Zeplin integrates with Jira, Azure, Slack, Teams, Storybook, and VS Code. On-prem Jira integration is available on Advanced and Enterprise plans.
What is a key limitation of Zeplin?
Zeplin is not a design tool — you cannot create or edit designs inside it. It is purely for organizing, documenting, and delivering finalized designs from tools like Figma or Sketch.
