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Stampli vs Zeplin

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Stampli

Software

AI-powered accounts payable automation

From
$29/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: Stampli pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, offering only a Request a Quote form; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Stampli covers AI invoice processing, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stampli and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Stampli and Zeplin differ
AttributeStampliZeplin
Starting price$29/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Mobile

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2014).

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 Stampli

  • AI invoice processing
  • Approval workflows
  • Vendor management
  • Payment processing
  • Audit trails
  • NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks

Only in Zeplin

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

Both cover

  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Stampli

  • Automating accounts payable invoice capture and codingnot Zeplin
  • Routing invoice approvals with discussion held against each invoicenot Zeplin
  • Paying suppliers and issuing virtual cards from the AP workflownot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Stampli

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, offering only a Request a Quote form
  • Payments and card products are sold alongside the core AP automation rather than being separately priced on the public site

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

Stampli

$29/month
  • Essential$undefined/month
    • Invoice processing
    • Basic approvals
    • Email notifications
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • AI-powered coding
    • Advanced workflows
    • ERP integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

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 Stampli if

  • You need ai invoice processing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want approval workflows.
Stampli 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 Stampli or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Stampli starts at $29/month and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stampli or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Stampli and Free for Zeplin.
Does Stampli or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Stampli 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. Stampli starts at $29/month.
What is Stampli best used for?
Stampli is most often used for automating accounts payable invoice capture and coding, routing invoice approvals with discussion held against each invoice, paying suppliers and issuing virtual cards from the ap workflow. Of those, automating accounts payable invoice capture and coding and routing invoice approvals with discussion held against each invoice are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Stampli do that Zeplin cannot?
Stampli covers AI invoice processing, Approval workflows, Vendor management, Payment processing. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle GDPR.
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