FigmavsZeplin
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
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)
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)
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)
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)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
Zeplin
- Inadequate customer support response(7/10)
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
Zeplin
- Sketch plugin compatibility issues(7/10)
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
Zeplin
No signals
Pricing Comparison
Figma
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
Users: Per editor/month
Storage: Unlimited files
Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline
Zeplin
Users: Unlimited members
Storage: 1 project, 100 screens
Limits: Limited to 1 project and 100 screens, 30-day version history only, no advanced permissions
Users: Unlimited members
Storage: 1 project, 1000 screens
Limits: Single project only, no team workspace features, no role-based permissions
Users: Unlimited members
Storage: 12 projects, 1000 screens each
Limits: No team workspace, no advanced permissions or admin controls
Users: Per seat, unlimited reviewers free
Storage: 50 projects, unlimited screens
Limits: 50 project limit, AI features scale per seat (10 reviews/week/seat)
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited projects and screens
Limits: Must contact sales for pricing, no self-serve option
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 | ||