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Comparison

Marvel vs Zeplin

On the evidence we track, Marvel leads this comparison with a composite score of 83/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Marvel full profile →Zeplin full profile →
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★Marvel83
Zeplin69
Score
vioscaleAI score
Marvel83 / 100medium · 70%
Zeplin69 / 100low · 40%
Pricing
Free tier
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
Model
Marvelfree
Zeplinfreemium
Price level
Marvelfree
Zeplinlow
Starting price
Marvel–
Zeplin$12
Transparent
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
Integrations
Count
Marvel2
Zeplin8
Security
Certifications
Gdpr
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
Iso27001
Marvel✓
Zeplin–
Pci
Marvel✓
Zeplin–
Soc2
Marvel✓
Zeplin–
Trust center
Reliability
Sla pct
Marvel99.98
Zeplin–
Status page
Marvel✓
Zeplin–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Marvel7 items
Zeplin7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Design
Vector UI design
Marvel✓
Zeplin-
Component / design-system libraries
Marvel-
Zeplin✓
Auto layout / responsive
Marvel-
Zeplin-
Prototyping
Clickable prototyping
Marvel✓
Zeplin-
Advanced interactions (variables / conditions)
Marvel-
Zeplin-
Collaboration
Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
Handoff
Dev handoff / spec export
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
Platform
Platform breadth (Web / macOS / Windows / Linux / self-hosted)
MarvelWeb platform with GraphQL API for integrations
ZeplinWeb application, VS Code extension, integrations with Jira, Azure DevOps, Slack,
Licensing
Self-hostable / open-source
Marvel✗
Zeplin✗
AI
AI design assist
Marvel-
Zeplin✓
Pricing
Pricing model
MarvelFreemium
ZeplinFreemium
Ecosystem
Plugin / community ecosystem
MarvelGraphQL API, integrations directory, and partner program
ZeplinOfficial integrations with design tools (Figma) and dev tools (Jira, Azure DevOp

What each one is

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

Marvel

Leader

Marvel is a web-based design and prototyping platform that enables teams to wireframe, design, and create interactive prototypes collaboratively. It includes features for user testing, design handoff, and integration with other tools to streamline design workflows.

Independently observed

Zeplin

Zeplin is a collaboration platform where design teams finalize designs, document requirements, manage versions, and handoff to developers with integrated code generation. It sits between design creation tools and development environments, keeping specifications organized and synchronized without disrupting the design 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.

Marvel

Leader
from £8/moSubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

From £8/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 user
  • Pro£8/user/month billed yearly
    • Unlimited projects
    • 3 active user tests
    • Download prototypes offline
    • Remove Marvel branding
  • Team£8/user/month billed yearly (3 user minimum)
    • Unlimited projects
    • 10 active user tests
    • Download prototypes offline
    • Remove Marvel branding
    • Premium support
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited user tests
    • Dedicated support
    • Remove Marvel branding
    • +4 more
as of verify ↗

Zeplin

from $12/seat/moHybridFree tier

Free tier available. Per-project and per-seat options. Advanced from $12/seat/month.

  • FreeFree
    • Code-connected components
    • Jira & Azure integrations
    • Storybook integration
    • Slack & Teams
    • VS Code extension
    • +3 more
  • BasicOne flat rate per project (packs of 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12); annual plans include 1 month free
    • All Free features
    • Styleguides and component versioning
    • Component variants
    • No user dashboard or advanced permissions
  • Advanced$12 per seat/month billed annually
    • All features
    • User dashboard
    • Admin, Editor, Developer, and Reviewer roles
    • SAML-based SSO
    • MFA
    • +4 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • All features
    • Success Manager
    • Custom configuration
    • 24-hour support SLA
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓
iOS
Marvel✓
Zeplin✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Marvel✓
Zeplin✓

Integrations

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

In common (2)
  • Figma
  • Slack

Marvel

Leader
5 total - 3 not shared
  • Ballpark
  • Zapier
  • Mixpanel
Independently observed

Zeplin

11 total - 9 not shared
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • VS Code
  • Storybook
  • Teams
  • Zeplin API
  • Webhooks
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zeplin MCP Server
Independently observed
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