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Boomi vs Zeplin

Boomi logo

Boomi

Software

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
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: Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and Zeplin differ
AttributeBoomiZeplin
Starting price$299/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20002014

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 Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Zeplin
  • API management and publishingnot Zeplin
  • Master data management across systemsnot Zeplin
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot Zeplin
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Boomi

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by 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

Boomi

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

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 Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi 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 Boomi or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at $299/month and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Boomi and Free for Zeplin.
Does Boomi or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. 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. Boomi starts at $299/month.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that Zeplin cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle SOC2, GDPR.
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