Design & Creative Software
Zeplin
Design-to-developer handoff tool — turns design files into specs, styleguides, and assets engineers can implement.
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Last reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 17, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for teams that want a dedicated, structured handoff layer between designers and engineers — smaller teams may find Figma's built-in Dev Mode covers the same need without a second tool.
Choose this if...
- Agencies handing off finished designs to separate development teams or clients
- Teams wanting auto-generated style guides and specs rather than manual documentation
Look elsewhere if...
- You already rely on Figma's built-in Dev Mode and don't need a separate handoff tool
- Your project count will exceed Basic's per-project pricing quickly — Advanced's flat per-seat model may be cheaper
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Pricing
Verified Jul 17, 2026 against Zeplin's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 1 project, 100 screens, 3 AI screen reviews/week, 3 organization runs/week, personal workspace, 2 roles |
| Basic | 13.75 USD/mo | — | Priced by project count (1 to 12 projects, $13.75–$118.25/mo); 1,000 screens/project, unlimited users per project, 20 AI screen reviews/week, 1-year version history |
| Advanced | 12 USD/mo | — | Per seat/mo (2 months free billed annually); 50 projects, unlimited screens, team workspace, 4 roles, forever version history |
| Enterprise | — | — | Unlimited projects/screens, SSO, MFA, invoiced billing, activity logs, 24-hour support SLA |
Free tier reality
Free plan caps you at 1 project and 100 screens with only a few AI reviews per week — enough to test the handoff workflow on a small project, not to run an ongoing multi-project design-to-dev pipeline.
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Purpose-built for the specific design-to-dev handoff problem
- Auto-generated specs save real back-and-forth with engineers
- Flexible pricing (per-project or per-seat) depending on team shape
Cons
- Free tier's 1-project cap is very limiting for real handoff work
- Another tool to maintain alongside your actual design tool (Figma/Sketch)
- Basic plan's per-project pricing structure takes some effort to compare against Advanced's per-seat model
Key features
- Auto-generated specs (spacing, colors, fonts) from design files
- Style guide generation
- Asset export for developers
- AI-assisted screen/design review
- Integrates with Figma and Sketch as a source
Integrations
- VERIFY
Platforms
- web
Regional fit
Browser-based, available globally — no known sign-up region restrictions.
- Global
Best for
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Alternatives
Figma
Pick this instead if: Product and UX teams collaborating on the same files in real time
DaVinci Resolve
Pick this instead if: Video editors and colorists who want professional tools without recurring subscription costs
Descript
Pick this instead if: Podcasters and interview/talking-head video creators wanting fast transcript-based edits
Framer
Pick this instead if: Freelancers and agencies building marketing sites and landing pages for clients
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Zeplin FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Zeplin free?
Yes, there's a free tier. Free plan caps you at 1 project and 100 screens with only a few AI reviews per week — enough to test the handoff workflow on a small project, not to run an ongoing multi-project design-to-dev pipeline.
How much does Zeplin cost?
Free. We verify pricing directly against Zeplin's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is Zeplin best for?
Agencies handing off finished designs to separate development teams or clients Teams wanting auto-generated style guides and specs rather than manual documentation
Who should avoid Zeplin?
You already rely on Figma's built-in Dev Mode and don't need a separate handoff tool Your project count will exceed Basic's per-project pricing quickly — Advanced's flat per-seat model may be cheaper
Does Zeplin work well outside the US?
Browser-based, available globally — no known sign-up region restrictions.
What are the best alternatives to Zeplin?
Worth comparing: Figma, DaVinci Resolve, Descript, Framer. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.