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Snyk vs Zeplin

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Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests 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: Snyk covers Open source security, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snyk and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and Zeplin differ
AttributeSnykZeplin
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Jira
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Zeplin
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Zeplin
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

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

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk 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 Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk 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 Snyk or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk 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, Snyk or Zeplin?
Snyk starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
Does Snyk or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Snyk best used for?
Snyk is most often used for individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans, development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration, enterprises requiring unlimited testing via enterprise plan with custom security rules. Of those, individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans and development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that Zeplin cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack.
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