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Comparison

Knapsack vs Specify

On the evidence we track, Specify leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Knapsack full profile →Specify full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Knapsack20
★Specify59
Score
Vioscale score
Knapsack20 / 100low · 24%
Specify59 / 100low · 44%
Pricing
Free tier
Knapsack✗
Specify✓
Model
Knapsackquote
Specifyfreemium
Price level
Knapsackunknown
Specifyhigh
Starting price
Knapsack–
Specify$69
Transparent
Knapsack✗
Specify✓
Integrations
Count
Knapsack3
Specify7
Security
Gdpr
Knapsack–
Specify✓
Soc2
Knapsack–
Specify✓
Trust center
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for design systems. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
KnapsackManaged cloud saas
SpecifyManaged cloud saas
Design token variable translation engine figma to code
Knapsack✓
Specify✓
Interactive storybook react component embedding
Knapsack-
Specify-
Continuous integration ci github gitlab token sync
Knapsack✓
Specify✓
Visual regression testing and component history
Knapsack-
Specify-
Markdown and mdx custom documentation authoring
Knapsack-
Specify-
Brand asset management hub for logos and fonts
Knapsack-
Specify✓
Version control and releaseing for brand guidelines
Knapsack✓
Specify✓
W3c design token format specification support
Knapsack-
Specify-
Multi tenant theme support for white labeling
Knapsack-
Specify-
SOC2 type ii
Knapsack-
Specify✓
Mit or apache permissive oss license
Knapsack✗
Specify-
Pricing model
KnapsackFlat custom enterprise
SpecifyPer editor seat monthly

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Knapsack

A cloud-based platform for enterprise teams to manage design systems, maintain component libraries, and coordinate design and engineering work through a unified interface with automated sync between design tools and production code.

Independently observed

Specify

Leader

Specify collects design tokens from multiple sources like Figma, Tokens Studio, and custom JSON files, then automatically syncs and transforms them into code-ready formats across various platforms. It bridges the gap between designers and developers by keeping design decisions synchronized throughout the development process.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Knapsack

Subscription

Annual subscription with custom enterprise pricing. Minimum 5 seats required. Contact sales for quote.

  • BasicContact sales
    • End-to-end digital production platform
    • 1 code framework renderer
    • Dynamic documentation site with hosting
    • Design token manager
    • Real-time code rendering and playgrounds
    • +6 more
  • CoreContact sales
    • All Basic features
    • Multiple code frameworks
    • Custom domain configuration
    • SSO with SAML and OIDC support
    • Standard and Premium SLA support options
    • +2 more
  • ProContact sales
    • All Core features
    • Multiple workspaces
    • 3 code frameworks included
    • Up to 3 SSO provider connections
    • Premium SLA support
    • +2 more
as of verify ↗

Specify

Leader
from $69/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $69/month. Free tier available.

  • Essentials$69/month
    • 1 user
    • 1 repository
    • Unlimited sources
    • Unlimited destinations
    • Figma as a source (Styles & Variables)
    • +5 more
  • Teams$134/month
    • 4 users
    • 2 repositories
    • Unlimited sources
    • Unlimited destinations
    • Figma as a source (Styles & Variables)
    • +9 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited repositories
    • SSO
    • CDN
    • All Teams plan features
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Knapsack✓
Specify✓
CLI
Knapsack✗
Specify✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Knapsack✓
Specify✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (3)
  • Figma
  • GitHub
  • GitLab

Knapsack

3 total - 0 not shared
  • Figma
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
Independently observed

Specify

Leader
7 total - 4 not shared
  • Tokens Studio
  • Notion
  • Raycast
  • REST API
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.