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Pipedrive vs Zeplin

Pipedrive logo

Pipedrive

Software

The CRM that sales teams love to use

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pipedrive and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Pipedrive and Zeplin differ
AttributePipedriveZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20102014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Pipedrive

  • Visual pipeline
  • Deal tracking
  • Activity reminders
  • Email integration
  • Mobile apps
  • Reporting
  • Goal tracking
  • Lead management

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Trello
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • 2FA

What people use each for

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

Pipedrive

  • Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot Zeplin
  • Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot Zeplin
  • Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pipedrive

  • Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user

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

Pipedrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive 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 Pipedrive if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Pipedrive 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 Pipedrive or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Pipedrive starts at On request and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pipedrive or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pipedrive and Free for Zeplin.
Does Pipedrive or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android. 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. Pipedrive starts at On request.
What is Pipedrive best used for?
Pipedrive is most often used for sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboards, multi-channel communication with email and calendar sync, sales automation for small to mid-market teams. Of those, sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboards and multi-channel communication with email and calendar sync are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Pipedrive do that Zeplin cannot?
Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, Trello, SOC2, GDPR.
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