# Fractal vs Specify

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Specify

| Attribute | Fractal | Specify |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 37.6 (31% (low)) | 58.4 (61% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 393 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,128 | - |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"Specify collects design tokens from multiple sources like Figma, Tokens Studio, and custom JSON files, then automatically syncs and transforms them into code-ready formats across various platforms. It bridges the gap between designers and developers by keeping design decisions synchronized throughout the development process. It is indexed under Design Systems.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"What is Specify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Specify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $69 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://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"Is Specify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Specify supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"What platforms does Specify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Specify, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"Can Specify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Specify, including Figma, GitHub, GitLab, Tokens Studio, Notion, Raycast and REST API. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"What does Specify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Specify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Specify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/security","question":"What security certifications does Specify have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Specify is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","question":"Where is Specify available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Fractal enables developers to create website component libraries and integrate them into production applications through custom commands, build tool integration, and programmatic APIs. | Specify collects design tokens from multiple sources like Figma, Tokens Studio, and custom JSON files, then automatically syncs and transforms them into code-ready formats across various platforms. It bridges the gap between designers and developers by keeping design decisions synchronized throughout the development process. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_editor_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","brand_asset_management_hub_for_logos_and_fonts":true,"continuous_integration_ci_github_gitlab_token_sync":true,"version_control_and_releaseing_for_brand_guidelines":true,"design_token_variable_translation_engine_figma_to_code":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Figma","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"code_repository","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GitLab","native":true,"category":"code_repository","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Tokens Studio","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Notion","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Raycast","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"REST API","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"$69/month","features":["1 user","1 repository","Unlimited sources","Unlimited destinations","Figma as a source (Styles & Variables)","Tokens Studio as a source","GitHub as a destination","SDK","Specify CLI","Templates"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":69,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"The basics for automating your design tokens and assets syncing","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","sources":"Unlimited","destinations":"Unlimited","repositories":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$134/month","features":["4 users","2 repositories","Unlimited sources","Unlimited destinations","Figma as a source (Styles & Variables)","Tokens Studio as a source","GitHub as a destination","SDK","Specify CLI","Templates","Private parsers","Chat support","Account Manager","Priority onboarding"],"minSeats":4,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":134,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Built for teams looking to streamline their workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"4","sources":"Unlimited","destinations":"Unlimited","repositories":"2"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited repositories","SSO","CDN","All Teams plan features"],"description":"For organizations looking for more security and customization","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"users":"Unlimited","repositories":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"From $69/month. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:47:54.006Z","startingPrice":{"amount":69,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | - | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":69,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/twig-example%400.2.11","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/twig-example@0.2.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/react-example%400.2.11","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/react-example@0.2.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/nunjucks-example%400.0.10","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:13Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/nunjucks-example@0.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/mandelbrot%401.10.3","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/mandelbrot@1.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/handlebars-example%400.3.12","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/handlebars-example@0.3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/fractal%401.5.15","date":"2023-01-26T08:53:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/fractal@1.5.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/web%400.1.12","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/web@0.1.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/twig%401.2.13","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/twig@1.2.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/twig-example%400.2.10","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:49Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/twig-example@0.2.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/react%400.3.7","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/react@0.3.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/react-example%400.2.10","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/react-example@0.2.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/nunjucks%402.0.15","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/nunjucks@2.0.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/nunjucks-example%400.0.9","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/nunjucks-example@0.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/mandelbrot%401.10.2","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/mandelbrot@1.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/handlebars%401.2.15","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/handlebars@1.2.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/handlebars-example%400.3.11","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/handlebars-example@0.3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/fractal%401.5.14","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/fractal@1.5.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/core%400.3.5","date":"2022-08-17T18:44:48Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/core@0.3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/twig-example%400.2.9","date":"2022-02-01T18:59:35Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/twig-example@0.2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/frctl/fractal/releases/tag/%40frctl/react-example%400.2.9","date":"2022-02-01T18:59:35Z","type":"stable","version":"@frctl/react-example@0.2.9"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.5 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://specifyapp-production.framer.website/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40frctl%2Ffractal&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Design Systems)

| Capability | Fractal | Specify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | Managed cloud saas |
| Design token variable translation engine figma to code | - | ✓ |
| Interactive storybook react component embedding | - | - |
| Continuous integration ci github gitlab token sync | - | ✓ |
| Visual regression testing and component history | - | - |
| Markdown and mdx custom documentation authoring | - | - |
| Brand asset management hub for logos and fonts | - | ✓ |
| Version control and releaseing for brand guidelines | - | ✓ |
| W3c design token format specification support | - | - |
| Multi tenant theme support for white labeling | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| Mit or apache permissive oss license | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Per editor seat monthly |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:36:59.856Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*