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Gravit Designer vs Zeplin

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Design Tools

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Design Tools

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Zeplin differ
AttributeGravit DesignerZeplin
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb, Desktop, Mobile

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design Tools), founded (2014).

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 Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

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.

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Zeplin
  • Vector illustrationnot Zeplin
  • Icon designnot Zeplin
  • Web graphicsnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

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

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

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 Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer 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 Gravit Designer or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer 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, Gravit Designer or Zeplin?
Gravit Designer starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Gravit Designer or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Zeplin cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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