# Sketch vs Zeplin

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Zeplin

| Attribute | Sketch | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 45.9 (56% (medium)) | 69.1 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A design toolkit built for designers, with real-time team collaboration, unlimited free viewers, offline support via native Mac app, and developer handoff tools. Runs on web, macOS, and iOS. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What is Sketch?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch is sold across 6 plans: Subscription (Editor), Mac-only License, Viewer (Free) and Education (Free). We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"How much does Sketch cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch supports the web, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Sketch support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sketch can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Can Sketch be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Sketch, including Unsplash, Okta, Ping Identity and TrustLogin. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What does Sketch integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Sketch. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sketch not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/","question":"What security certifications does Sketch have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sketch is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the Netherlands.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Sketch 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,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration. | 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 | `{"ai_design":false,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","self_hostable":true,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, macOS, iOS","plugin_ecosystem":"Third-party plugins and integrations available","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"component_variants_and_property_overrides":true,"offline_editing_mode_with_conflict_resolution":true,"advanced_micro_interaction_animation_smart_animate":true,"developer_mode_handoff_environment_css_swift_export":true,"design_token_variable_mapping_colors_spacing_typography":true,"stateful_interactive_prototyping_with_variables_and_logic":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":"Unsplash"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Ping Identity"},{"name":"TrustLogin"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Storybook","native":true}]` | `[{"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":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Subscription (Editor)","features":["Web app on any browser","Native Mac app (offline or real-time)","iOS viewer app","Real-time collaboration","Design and prototype tools","Component libraries","Free developer handoff"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","description":"Per-editor subscription to the full Sketch platform","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"unlimited","handoff_tools":"free"}},{"free":false,"name":"Mac-only License","features":["Native Mac app","Offline design","No collaboration features"],"minSeats":1,"description":"One-time license for Mac app only, local file storage","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Viewer (Free)","summary":"Free","features":["Browse designs in web browser","Comment and feedback","Inspect files and download assets","Test prototypes","Access developer handoff tools"],"description":"Unlimited free viewers can be invited to a Workspace","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Education (Free)","summary":"Free for verified students, teachers, and institutions","features":["Full Sketch platform","One Editor seat (students/teachers)","Multiple seats (institutions)"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Free Workspace for students and teachers; institutions receive multiple seats","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Non-Profit Discount","summary":"50% discount with organization verification","commitment":"annual","description":"50% discount on yearly Standard subscription or Mac-only license for qualifying non-profits","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Private Cloud","summary":"One-time setup fee plus potential additional charges for custom requirements","features":["Private cloud environment"],"description":"Custom deployment with one-time setup fee","contactSales":true}],"summary":"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.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T16:00:54.048Z","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 | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI Certification","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/ | https://zeplin.io/enterprise/design-compliance/ |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

| Capability | Sketch | 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, macOS, iOS | Web application, VS Code extension, integrations with Jira, Azure DevOps, Slack, |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / open-source | ✓ | ✗ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI design assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Freemium |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Plugin / community ecosystem | Third-party plugins and integrations available | Official integrations with design tools (Figma) and dev tools (Jira, Azure DevOp |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:46:58.526Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*