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Ramp vs Zeplin

Ramp logo

Ramp

Accounting & Finance

The corporate card that helps you spend less

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: Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Ramp covers Corporate cards, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ramp and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Ramp and Zeplin differ
AttributeRampZeplin
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appsWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryAccounting & FinanceDesign Tools
Founded20192014

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 Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

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.

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot Zeplin
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot Zeplin
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

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

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp 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 Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense management.
Ramp 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 Ramp or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Ramp 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, Ramp or Zeplin?
Ramp starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Ramp or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Ramp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ramp best used for?
Ramp is most often used for corporate expense management and automation, accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing, multi-currency travel and policy management. Of those, corporate expense management and automation and accounts payable automation with ai invoice processing are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Ramp do that Zeplin cannot?
Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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