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Capsule CRM vs Zeplin

Capsule CRM logo

Capsule CRM

Software

The customer relationship management CRM

From
Free
Rated
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Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Capsule CRM free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline; 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 Capsule CRM and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Capsule CRM and Zeplin differ
AttributeCapsule CRMZeplin
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2014

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 Capsule CRM

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.

Capsule CRM

No use cases recorded yet. See the Capsule CRM review.

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Capsule CRM

  • Free plan caps at 250 contacts and a maximum of 2 users, with only 1 sales pipeline
  • Starter plan, the cheapest paid tier, still caps at 30,000 contacts before requiring an upgrade to Growth (60,000) or Advanced (120,000)
  • Ultimate tier, aimed at teams of 5 or more users, has no published price and requires contacting sales
  • Marketing features are not included in any core plan; the Transpond marketing add-on costs an additional $11/month minimum on top of the CRM price

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

Capsule CRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capsule CRM 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 Capsule CRM if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Zeplin if

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

Questions people ask

Is Capsule CRM or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Capsule CRM 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, Capsule CRM or Zeplin?
Capsule CRM starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Capsule CRM or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Capsule CRM runs on Web. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Capsule CRM for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Capsule CRM do that Zeplin cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

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