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ArtRage vs Zeplin

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Software

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage artRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and Zeplin differ
AttributeArtRageZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ArtRage

Nothing recorded that Zeplin does not also cover.

Only in Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ArtRage

No use cases recorded yet. See the ArtRage review.

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot ArtRage
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot ArtRage
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ArtRage

  • ArtRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

ArtRage

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ArtRage review.

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from Zeplin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage review

Choose Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at On request and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ArtRage and Free for Zeplin.
Does ArtRage or Zeplin run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Zeplin for free?
Yes. Zeplin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArtRage starts at On request.
What can ArtRage do that Zeplin cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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