Is FigJam or Zeplin better?

Neither clearly leads. FigJam 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, FigJam or Zeplin?

FigJam starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.

Does FigJam or Zeplin run on more platforms?

FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.

Can I use FigJam for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is FigJam best used for?

FigJam is most often used for teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan. Of those, teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan is not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.

What can FigJam do that Zeplin cannot?

FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2.

Productivity · head to head

FigJam vs Zeplin

FigJam

Productivity

Free online whiteboard for teams

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Zeplin

Design

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: FigJam organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
They diverge on capability: FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Zeplin covers Design specs.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FigJam and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where FigJam and Zeplin differ
Attribute	FigJam	Zeplin
Pricing model	freemium	subscription
Platforms	Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android	Web, Desktop, Mobile
Category	Productivity	Design
Founded	2012	2014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 FigJam

Infinite whiteboard
Real-time collaboration
Sticky notes
Drawing tools
Shapes
Widgets
Templates
Voting

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

Slack
Jira
SOC2

What people use each for

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

FigJam

Teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing Figma plannot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

FigJam

Organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option
Free Starter plan caps AI credit usage at 150 credits per day and 500 per month, well below the 3,000 monthly AI credits on a Professional full seat

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

FigJam

Free

FreeFree
- Unlimited editable boards
- Basic tools
- Unlimited viewers
Paid$5/month
- Everything in Free
- Advanced templates
- Moderation tools

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 FigJam if

You need infinite whiteboard.
You want to start without paying.
You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
You also want real-time collaboration.

FigJam 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 FigJam or Zeplin better?: Neither clearly leads. FigJam 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, FigJam or Zeplin?: FigJam starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does FigJam or Zeplin run on more platforms?: FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use FigJam for free?: Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FigJam best used for?: FigJam is most often used for teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan. Of those, teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan is not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can FigJam do that Zeplin cannot?: FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FigJam: Is FigJam included with Figma or sold separately?

FigJam is included at no additional cost with all Figma plans, from the free Starter plan through Enterprise.

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Zeplin: How much does Zeplin Advanced cost?

Advanced costs $12 per seat per month when paid annually, with annual subscriptions offering 2 months off versus monthly rates.

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FigJam: How many AI credits does each Figma plan include for FigJam?

The Professional plan includes 3,000 AI credits per month, Organization plan includes 3,500 AI credits per month, and Enterprise plan includes 4,250 AI credits per month. Starter (free) does not include AI features.

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Zeplin: What's the difference between Free and Basic plans?

Free covers 1 project with 100 screens and 30-day version history. Basic offers 1-12 projects with practically unlimited screens per project and 1-year version history.

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FigJam: What can I do with FigJam's open sessions feature?

FigJam allows anyone to join open sessions for 24 hours without needing a Figma account, and you can create unlimited open sessions across your team.

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Zeplin: Can I add unlimited team members?

Yes, Free and Basic plans allow unlimited team members. Advanced/Enterprise assign roles with Reviewers being free and unlimited.

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FigJam: What diagramming capabilities does FigJam include?

FigJam includes advanced shapes for technical diagramming such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes components, plus standard diagramming tools and connectors. All these features are available on every paid plan.

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Zeplin: What can Reviewers do?

Reviewers can view designs and documentation and approve requests, but lack access to developer specs.

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FigJam vs Zeplin

FigJam

Zeplin

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in FigJam

Only in Zeplin

Both cover

What people use each for

FigJam

Zeplin

Where each one falls short

FigJam

Zeplin

Pricing, plan by plan

FigJam

Zeplin

Which should you pick?

Choose FigJam if

Choose Zeplin if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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