Sketch vs Zeplin
On the evidence we track, Zeplin leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Sketch
A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.
Zeplin
LeaderZeplin 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.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Sketch
Subscription-based starting at a per-editor monthly rate (billed yearly preferred). Free Viewer tier. Free for students, teachers, and qualifying non-profits. Mac-only license available as one-time purchase. Private Cloud option available.
- Subscription (Editor)-
- Web app on any browser
- Native Mac app (offline or real-time)
- iOS viewer app
- Real-time collaboration
- Design and prototype tools
- +2 more
- Mac-only License-
- Native Mac app
- Offline design
- No collaboration features
- Viewer (Free)Free
- Browse designs in web browser
- Comment and feedback
- Inspect files and download assets
- Test prototypes
- Access developer handoff tools
- Education (Free)Free
- Full Sketch platform
- One Editor seat (students/teachers)
- Multiple seats (institutions)
- Non-Profit DiscountContact sales
- Private CloudContact sales
- Private cloud environment
Zeplin
LeaderFree 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
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Slack
- Storybook
Sketch
- Unsplash
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- TrustLogin
Zeplin
Leader- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- VS Code
- Teams
- Figma
- Zeplin API
- Webhooks
- Microsoft Teams
- Zeplin MCP Server
Sketch or Zeplin: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.