FigmavsZeplin

Saas

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

FigmaZeplin

Signals Comparison

Performance

Figma

Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)

Zeplin

Slow performance with large workspaces(6/10)
Frequent software update interruptions(4/10)

Pricing

Figma

Dev Mode requires separate paid seats - previously free(8/10)
Unexpected seat charges and confusing billing(9/10)
Organization and Enterprise plans very expensive(6/10)

Zeplin

Billing issues and unauthorized charges(9/10)

Usability

Figma

UI redesign moved features and broke workflows(7/10)
Steep learning curve with frequent UI changes(6/10)
Responsive design is a major headache(6/10)

Zeplin

Steep learning curve for new users(6/10)
No screen version history comparison(7/10)
Limited project management capabilities(6/10)
Poor asset management and search(5/10)
Components and styleguides don't work reliably(6/10)
No prototyping capabilities(5/10)

Reliability

Figma

Figma Make (AI) constantly hallucinating and breaking designs(7/10)
No true offline mode - internet always required(7/10)
Service outages impact productivity(7/10)

Zeplin

No offline mode available(5/10)

Support

Figma

Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)

Zeplin

Inadequate customer support response(7/10)

Integrations

Figma

Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)

Zeplin

Sketch plugin compatibility issues(7/10)

Customization

Figma

Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)

Zeplin

No signals

Pricing Comparison

Figma

Free (Starter)

Free

Users: Unlimited viewers

Storage: 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam files

Limits: 3 file limit per project, No team libraries, Limited version history, No audio conversations, No private projects

Only 3 Figma and 3 FigJam files limit, Dev Mode access limited, No shared team libraries, No advanced prototyping

Professional

Popular

$15/mo

Users: Per editor/month

Storage: Unlimited files

Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support

Dev Mode seats cost extra ($12-15/month each), Collab seats for occasional editors ($5/month), Price shown is with annual billing ($20/month if monthly)

Organization

$45/yr

Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)

Storage: Unlimited

Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features

Annual billing only - no monthly option, Dev seats $25/month, Minimum seat requirements may apply, Implementation costs for SSO setup

Enterprise

$90/yr

Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)

Storage: Unlimited

Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline

Dev seats at $35/month, Must negotiate with sales, Multi-year commitments may be required, Collab seats still $5/month

Zeplin

Free

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 1 project, 100 screens

Limits: Limited to 1 project and 100 screens, 30-day version history only, no advanced permissions

Only owners can publish/delete designs, no Flow Boards

Basic 1 Pack

$13.75/mo

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 1 project, 1000 screens

Limits: Single project only, no team workspace features, no role-based permissions

No Flow Boards or advanced permissions, price shown is annual (pay upfront)

Basic 12 Pack

$118.25/mo

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 12 projects, 1000 screens each

Limits: No team workspace, no advanced permissions or admin controls

Annual billing required for discount, no Flow Boards

Advanced

Popular

$12/mo

Users: Per seat, unlimited reviewers free

Storage: 50 projects, unlimited screens

Limits: 50 project limit, AI features scale per seat (10 reviews/week/seat)

Per-seat pricing adds up quickly with larger teams, 2 months free only on annual

Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Unlimited projects and screens

Limits: Must contact sales for pricing, no self-serve option

Custom pricing requires sales call, long-term contract likely required

Feature Comparison

Feature	Figma	Zeplin
Collaboration
Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing
Version history 30 days free, 1 year paid - no visual diff
Real-time collaboration Comments and annotations
Branching & Merging Organization plan and above
Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid
FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans
Core
Design handoff with code snippets CSS, Swift, Android XML, React Native
Styleguide generation Colors, typography, components
Flow boards Advanced and Enterprise plans only
Design Systems
Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans
Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes
Design
Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing
Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan
Usability
Offline mode Not available
Developer
Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats
Integrations
Figma integration Plugin available
Sketch integration May have compatibility issues with newest versions
VS Code extension Access specs without leaving editor
Extensibility
Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android for viewing/commenting
Reliability
Offline Mode No true offline - basic editing only on open files
AI
AI design review Limited weekly reviews based on plan
AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable
Export
CMYK Export RGB only, not suitable for print
300dpi Export No high-res print export
Security
SSO/SAML Organization plan and above
Deployment
Self-Hosting Cloud-only, no on-premise option

Signals Comparison

Performance

Figma

Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)

Zeplin

Slow performance with large workspaces(6/10)
Frequent software update interruptions(4/10)

Pricing

Figma

Dev Mode requires separate paid seats - previously free(8/10)
Unexpected seat charges and confusing billing(9/10)
Organization and Enterprise plans very expensive(6/10)

Zeplin

Billing issues and unauthorized charges(9/10)

Usability

Figma

UI redesign moved features and broke workflows(7/10)
Steep learning curve with frequent UI changes(6/10)
Responsive design is a major headache(6/10)

Zeplin

Steep learning curve for new users(6/10)
No screen version history comparison(7/10)
Limited project management capabilities(6/10)
Poor asset management and search(5/10)
Components and styleguides don't work reliably(6/10)
No prototyping capabilities(5/10)

Reliability

Figma

Figma Make (AI) constantly hallucinating and breaking designs(7/10)
No true offline mode - internet always required(7/10)
Service outages impact productivity(7/10)

Zeplin

No offline mode available(5/10)

Support

Figma

Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)

Zeplin

Inadequate customer support response(7/10)

Integrations

Figma

Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)

Zeplin

Sketch plugin compatibility issues(7/10)

Customization

Figma

Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)

Zeplin

No signals

Pricing Comparison

Figma

Free (Starter)

Free

Users: Unlimited viewers

Storage: 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam files

Limits: 3 file limit per project, No team libraries, Limited version history, No audio conversations, No private projects

Only 3 Figma and 3 FigJam files limit, Dev Mode access limited, No shared team libraries, No advanced prototyping

Professional

Popular

$15/mo

Users: Per editor/month

Storage: Unlimited files

Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support

Dev Mode seats cost extra ($12-15/month each), Collab seats for occasional editors ($5/month), Price shown is with annual billing ($20/month if monthly)

Organization

$45/yr

Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)

Storage: Unlimited

Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features

Annual billing only - no monthly option, Dev seats $25/month, Minimum seat requirements may apply, Implementation costs for SSO setup

Enterprise

$90/yr

Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)

Storage: Unlimited

Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline

Dev seats at $35/month, Must negotiate with sales, Multi-year commitments may be required, Collab seats still $5/month

Zeplin

Free

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 1 project, 100 screens

Limits: Limited to 1 project and 100 screens, 30-day version history only, no advanced permissions

Only owners can publish/delete designs, no Flow Boards

Basic 1 Pack

$13.75/mo

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 1 project, 1000 screens

Limits: Single project only, no team workspace features, no role-based permissions

No Flow Boards or advanced permissions, price shown is annual (pay upfront)

Basic 12 Pack

$118.25/mo

Users: Unlimited members

Storage: 12 projects, 1000 screens each

Limits: No team workspace, no advanced permissions or admin controls

Annual billing required for discount, no Flow Boards

Advanced

Popular

$12/mo

Users: Per seat, unlimited reviewers free

Storage: 50 projects, unlimited screens

Limits: 50 project limit, AI features scale per seat (10 reviews/week/seat)

Per-seat pricing adds up quickly with larger teams, 2 months free only on annual

Enterprise

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Unlimited projects and screens

Limits: Must contact sales for pricing, no self-serve option

Custom pricing requires sales call, long-term contract likely required

Feature Comparison

Feature	Figma	Zeplin
Collaboration
Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing
Version history 30 days free, 1 year paid - no visual diff
Real-time collaboration Comments and annotations
Branching & Merging Organization plan and above
Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid
FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans
Core
Design handoff with code snippets CSS, Swift, Android XML, React Native
Styleguide generation Colors, typography, components
Flow boards Advanced and Enterprise plans only
Design Systems
Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans
Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes
Design
Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing
Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan
Usability
Offline mode Not available
Developer
Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats
Integrations
Figma integration Plugin available
Sketch integration May have compatibility issues with newest versions
VS Code extension Access specs without leaving editor
Extensibility
Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins
Platforms
Mobile App iOS and Android for viewing/commenting
Reliability
Offline Mode No true offline - basic editing only on open files
AI
AI design review Limited weekly reviews based on plan
AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable
Export
CMYK Export RGB only, not suitable for print
300dpi Export No high-res print export
Security
SSO/SAML Organization plan and above
Deployment
Self-Hosting Cloud-only, no on-premise option