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ProofHub vs Zeplin

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ProofHub

Software

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: ProofHub covers Tasks, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProofHub and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where ProofHub and Zeplin differ
AttributeProofHubZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20112014

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 ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

ProofHub

  • Project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly feenot Zeplin
  • Proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion trackingnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

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

ProofHub

On request
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Core features
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features
    • White labeling

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 ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.
ProofHub 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 ProofHub or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. ProofHub 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, ProofHub or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ProofHub and Free for Zeplin.
Does ProofHub or Zeplin run on more platforms?
ProofHub 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. ProofHub starts at On request.
What is ProofHub best used for?
ProofHub is most often used for project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee, proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking. Of those, project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly fee and proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion tracking are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can ProofHub do that Zeplin cannot?
ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack, GDPR.
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