# Marvel vs Zeplin

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Marvel

| Attribute | Marvel | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 83.2 (70% (medium)) | 69.1 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/pricing","question":"What is Marvel?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Marvel offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £8 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/","question":"Is Marvel free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Marvel supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/","question":"What platforms does Marvel support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Marvel, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/pricing","question":"Can Marvel be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Marvel, including Figma, Slack, Ballpark, Zapier and Mixpanel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/","question":"What does Marvel integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Marvel. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Marvel not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Marvel have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Marvel is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://marvelapp.com/pricing","question":"Where is Marvel available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"What is Zeplin?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zeplin offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"Is Zeplin free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Zeplin. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Zeplin support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zeplin, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"Can Zeplin be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for Zeplin, including Jira, Azure DevOps, VS Code, Storybook, Slack, Teams, Figma and Zeplin API, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"What does Zeplin integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Zeplin. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zeplin not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://zeplin.io/enterprise/design-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Zeplin have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Zeplin is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","question":"Where is Zeplin available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web platform with GraphQL API for integrations","plugin_ecosystem":"GraphQL API, integrations directory, and partner program","clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true}` | `{"ai_design":true,"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"platform_breadth":"Web application, VS Code extension, integrations with Jira, Azure DevOps, Slack,","plugin_ecosystem":"Official integrations with design tools (Figma) and dev tools (Jira, Azure DevOp","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","component_libraries":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"storybook_two_way_component_syncing":true,"one_click_svg_png_and_webp_asset_extraction":true,"redline_spacing_and_css_property_inspection":true,"react_vue_swift_compose_semantic_code_export":true,"vs_code_extension_for_inline_design_inspection":true,"design_token_variable_support_and_export_css_variables":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Ballpark"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Mixpanel","native":false,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Azure DevOps"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Storybook"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Teams"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Zeplin API"},{"name":"Webhooks"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zeplin MCP Server","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["1 project","1 user"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly","features":["Unlimited projects","3 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"3 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly (3 user minimum)","features":["Unlimited projects","10 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding","Premium support"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"10 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for quote","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited projects","Unlimited user tests","Dedicated support","Remove Marvel branding","Invite-only projects","Advanced security settings","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Invoice/custom billing"],"description":"Built for large organizations","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From £8/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://marvelapp.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:33:54.196Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever, unlimited users per workspace","features":["Code-connected components","Jira & Azure integrations","Storybook integration","Slack & Teams","VS Code extension","Annotations, flows, approvals","Chat & email support","AI Design Review"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free workspace with core features, limited controls","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"One flat rate per project (packs of 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12); annual plans include 1 month free","features":["All Free features","Styleguides and component versioning","Component variants","No user dashboard or advanced permissions"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Pay-per-project model with unlimited users per project","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$12 per seat/month billed annually","features":["All features","User dashboard","Admin, Editor, Developer, and Reviewer roles","SAML-based SSO","MFA","SCIM user provisioning","Invoiced billing via bank transfer","24-hour priority support SLA","On-prem Jira Server integration available"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Per-seat pricing with advanced team and access controls","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing, contact sales","features":["All features","Success Manager","Custom configuration","24-hour support SLA"],"description":"Custom plan with dedicated support and flexible terms","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Per-project and per-seat options. Advanced from $12/seat/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zeplin.io/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T18:00:24.259Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.98 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI Level 1","level":"Level 1","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://marvelapp.com/security/Features | https://zeplin.io/enterprise/design-compliance/ |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T09:52:32.112Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*