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Roadmunk vs Zeplin

Roadmunk logo

Roadmunk

Software

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
$19/month
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: Roadmunk starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Roadmunk and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Roadmunk and Zeplin differ
AttributeRoadmunkZeplin
Starting price$19/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20122014

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 Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Azure DevOps
  • Productboard
  • SOC 2

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Trello
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot Zeplin
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot Zeplin
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

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

Roadmunk

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Roadmunk 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 Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You also want timeline view.
Roadmunk 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 Roadmunk or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Roadmunk starts at $19/month and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Roadmunk or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Roadmunk and Free for Zeplin.
Does Roadmunk or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Roadmunk 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. Roadmunk starts at $19/month.
What is Roadmunk best used for?
Roadmunk is most often used for small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collection, multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibility, teams using jira, azure devops, or asana as primary project tracking systems. Of those, small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collection and multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibility are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Roadmunk do that Zeplin cannot?
Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Jira, Trello, GDPR.
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