# Supernova vs Zeplin

| Attribute | Supernova | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 72.1 (74% (medium)) | 69.1 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A centralized platform for organizing design systems, documentation, and code resources as managed knowledge packages that AI agents can access through Model Context Protocol endpoints, enabling teams to provide consistent and relevant context to their AI tools. It is indexed under Design To Code.","source":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"What is Supernova?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Supernova offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $35 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://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"Is Supernova free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Supernova. 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://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does Supernova support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Supernova, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"Can Supernova be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for Supernova, including Figma, Storybook, Tokens Studio, GitHub, Azure, Bitbucket, GitLab and VS Code, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"What does Supernova integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Supernova. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Supernova not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Supernova have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Supernova is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","question":"Where is Supernova available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"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 | Supernova centralizes design system data from Figma and Storybook alongside documentation and code automation pipelines. It serves design context to AI tools via MCP, enabling teams to maintain a single source of truth accessible to both humans and agents. | 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 | `{"open_source":true,"vcs_push_pr":true,"figma_import":true,"delivery_mode":"multiple","pricing_model":"per-seat","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","design_tokens_export":true,"text_prompt_generation":true,"continuous_sync_reexport":true,"component_design_system_mapping":true,"storybook_two_way_component_syncing":true,"react_vue_swift_compose_semantic_code_export":true,"vs_code_extension_for_inline_design_inspection":true,"direct_github_gitlab_pull_request_code_generation":true,"design_token_variable_support_and_export_css_variables":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 | 20 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Storybook"},{"name":"Tokens Studio"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Raycast"},{"name":"Lottie"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"Tailwind CSS"},{"name":"Reach"},{"name":"Style Dictionary"},{"name":"Flutter"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"Copilot"},{"name":"Claude Code"},{"name":"Codex"},{"name":"iOS Swift UI","native":true,"category":"mobile","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Swift","native":true,"category":"mobile","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Android","native":true,"category":"mobile","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 | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["AI context management","Manual data filtering","Distribute contexts via MCPs","Figma and Storybook data sources","Multiplayer documentation editor","Design system Portal","Documentation site analytics"],"minSeats":5,"description":"Starter tier for small teams setting up AI context management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"skills":"10","ai_contexts":"2","design_systems":"1","feedback_captures":"100","workspace_credits":"1,000/month","code_automation_pipelines":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$35/seat/month","features":["Unlimited skills","Dynamic data filtering","Automatic data source updates","Page drafts and selective publishing","Custom documentation domain","Page redirects","Contributor role","Granular permissions","Everything in Free"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams managing multiple design contexts with automatic data synchronization","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_contexts":"10","design_systems":"2","workspace_credits":"3,000/seat/month","code_automation_pipelines":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Nested context composition","Code adoption tracking","Content approval and reviews","Invite-only design systems","Design system permissions","Unlimited pipelines","Custom documentation exporter","Codebase behind VPN","Dedicated account manager","Infosec review","Pay by invoice","SAML SSO","Priority support and onboarding","Everything in Pro"],"description":"For large organizations requiring unlimited contexts, governance controls, and dedicated support","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"ai_contexts":"unlimited","design_systems":"unlimited","workspace_credits":"5,000/seat/month","documentation_viewers":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From $35/seat/month. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.supernova.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T08:35:38.071Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"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 | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":35,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.supernova.io/legal/privacy-policy | https://zeplin.io/enterprise/design-compliance/ |

## Capabilities (Design Handoff)

| Capability | Supernova | Zeplin |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas browser | Managed cloud saas browser |
| Redline spacing and css property inspection | - | ✓ |
| React vue swift compose semantic code export | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI semantic tagging for accessible html elements | - | - |
| One click svg png and webp asset extraction | - | ✓ |
| Direct github gitlab pull request code generation | ✓ | - |
| Storybook two way component syncing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design token variable support and export css variables | ✓ | ✓ |
| Responsive breakpoint and flexbox code generation | - | - |
| Vs code extension for inline design inspection | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | per-seat | freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T05:43:31.405Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*