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Cal.com vs Zeplin

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Cal.com

Software

Scheduling infrastructure for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cal.com free plan limited to single user only; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cal.com and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Cal.com and Zeplin differ
AttributeCal.comZeplin
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Browser extensionWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20212014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Cal.com

  • Custom booking pages
  • Team scheduling
  • Collective scheduling
  • Routing forms
  • Webhooks
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

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.

Cal.com

  • Schedule meetings and manage availabilitynot Zeplin
  • Accept payments via Stripe and PayPalnot Zeplin
  • Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpotnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cal.com

  • Free plan limited to single user only
  • Free plan restricted to 1 user account
  • Teams plan requires yearly billing at $12/user/month
  • Organizations plan requires yearly billing at $28/user/month
  • Free plan lacks team collaboration features

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

Cal.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cal.com 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 Cal.com if

  • You need custom booking pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension.
  • You also want team scheduling.
Cal.com 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 Cal.com or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Cal.com starts at Free and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cal.com or Zeplin?
Cal.com starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Cal.com or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Cal.com runs on Web, Mobile app, Browser extension. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Cal.com for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cal.com best used for?
Cal.com is most often used for schedule meetings and manage availability, accept payments via stripe and paypal, integrate with salesforce and hubspot. Of those, schedule meetings and manage availability and accept payments via stripe and paypal are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Cal.com do that Zeplin cannot?
Cal.com covers Custom booking pages, Team scheduling, Collective scheduling, Routing forms. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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