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Magnific vs Zeplin

Magnific logo

Magnific

Design

A creative AI platform for image, video, and audio generation, formerly Freepik AI

From
€12/month
Rated
-
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Design

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Magnific premium plan limited to 240K credits annually; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Magnific and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Magnific and Zeplin differ
AttributeMagnificZeplin
Starting price€12/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

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 Magnific

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.

Magnific

  • AI image upscaling for commercial projectsnot Zeplin
  • Video enhancement with AI-powered editingnot Zeplin
  • Music and audio generation for content creationnot Zeplin
  • Design workspace collaboration with shared canvasesnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Magnific

  • Premium plan limited to 240K credits annually
  • Pricing in EUR only (currency conversion fees may apply)
  • Credits expire after 1 year of inactivity
  • Different AI models consume varying credits

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

Magnific

€12/month
  • Premium$12/month
    • 240K credits per year
    • Access to all image, video and audio models
    • Commercial AI license
  • Premium+$27/month
    • 600K credits per year
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • Best value for unlimited generations
  • Pro$172.5/month
    • 4M credits per year with best credit value
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • For professionals scaling content production

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 Magnific if

Nothing in the data separates Magnific from Zeplin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

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 Magnific or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Magnific starts at €12/month and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Magnific or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €12/month for Magnific and Free for Zeplin.
Does Magnific or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Magnific runs on Web. 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. Magnific starts at €12/month.
What is Magnific best used for?
Magnific is most often used for ai image upscaling for commercial projects, video enhancement with ai-powered editing, music and audio generation for content creation, design workspace collaboration with shared canvases. Of those, ai image upscaling for commercial projects and video enhancement with ai-powered editing are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Magnific do that Zeplin cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Magnific: How much does Magnific cost?

Magnific offers three plans: Premium at EUR 12/month (240K credits/year), Premium+ at EUR 27/month (600K credits/year), and Pro at EUR 172.50/month (4M credits/year). All prices require annual billing.

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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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Magnific: What refund policy does Magnific offer?

Magnific offers a 30-day refund guarantee with no cancellation fees across all plans.

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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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Magnific: How long are credits valid?

Credits are valid for 1 year. Different AI models consume varying amounts of credits (e.g., Seedream 5.0 Pro requires 75 credits per image).

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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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Magnific: Do all plans include commercial rights?

Yes, all plans include a commercial AI license. Premium+ and Pro also include music rights for content generation.

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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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