# Theo vs Tokens Studio

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Tokens Studio

| Attribute | Theo | Tokens Studio |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 42.3 (29% (low)) | 54.4 (40% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 165 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 1,988 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Theo is an open-source design token transformation tool that enables teams to maintain design system values like colors, fonts, and spacing in a single source of truth. It automatically generates formatted output for different platforms and languages, including Sass, CSS, Android XML, and JavaScript. | - |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_framework","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_editor_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":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 | - | 6 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Figma","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"version_control","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Penpot","native":false,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"VS Code","native":false,"category":"ide","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Framer","native":false,"category":"design","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Style Dictionary","native":false,"category":"developer_tools","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | BSD-3-Clause | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:45:08.462Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Variables","summary":"€17/mo billed annually","features":["Figma variables management","Figma sync via Companion","Exports to CSS and custom formats","Versioned releases"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Figma plugin for teams managing variables at scale","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"unlimited","projects":"5 variable-based"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"€169/mo + €39/mo per additional editor (max 3)","features":["Full Studio platform","Direct support in Slack","Direct-to-code workflow","Branching","Component management","Versioning & releases"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":169,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional editor","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full Studio platform for solo builders and independent designers","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"editors":"1","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Organization","summary":"€499/mo + €49/mo per additional editor","features":["Everything from Essential","Priority support","Onboarding","Security & Compliance support","Asset management","Documentation","Advanced token types","Token automation"],"minSeats":5,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":499,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional editor","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Scaled Studio platform for teams managing multiple design systems","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"editors":"5","projects":"20"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Custom setup for large teams with specialized security and compliance requirements","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From €17/mo (plugin-only) to €499/mo (platform). 14-day free trial, no payment required.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://tokens.studio/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:10.671Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":17,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 20 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.1.5","date":"2020-01-27T20:04:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.1.4","date":"2019-07-31T17:08:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.1.3","date":"2019-05-28T17:40:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.1.1","date":"2018-12-20T15:21:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.0.1","date":"2018-11-27T15:55:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.0.0","date":"2018-10-25T14:39:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v8.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.0.0-beta.2","date":"2018-07-13T14:10:53Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v8.0.0-beta.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v8.0.0-beta.1","date":"2018-07-10T15:01:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v8.0.0-beta.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v7.0.1","date":"2018-02-28T21:19:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v7.0.0","date":"2018-02-28T20:33:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v7.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v6.0.0","date":"2018-01-31T16:52:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0","date":"2017-01-18T02:37:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-rc.7","date":"2017-01-11T22:24:09Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-rc.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-rc.6","date":"2017-01-11T19:37:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-rc.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-rc.5","date":"2016-12-21T22:54:54Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-rc.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-rc.4","date":"2016-12-21T01:04:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-beta.7","date":"2016-12-20T20:18:54Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-beta.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-beta.6","date":"2016-12-20T07:11:41Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-beta.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-beta.5","date":"2016-12-19T23:59:10Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-beta.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/salesforce-ux/theo/releases/tag/v5.0.0-beta.4","date":"2016-12-16T02:32:22Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v5.0.0-beta.4"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.5 | - |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=theo&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Design Systems)

| Capability | Theo | Tokens Studio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source framework | 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 | Free open source | Per editor seat monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:59:46.403Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*