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TeamViewer vs Zeplin

TeamViewer logo

TeamViewer

Communication & Collaboration

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

From
On request
Rated
-
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Design Tools

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TeamViewer and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where TeamViewer and Zeplin differ
AttributeTeamViewerZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationDesign Tools
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: 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 TeamViewer

Nothing recorded that Zeplin does not also cover.

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.

TeamViewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the TeamViewer review.

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

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

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer if

Nothing in the data separates TeamViewer from Zeplin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.

Questions people ask

Is TeamViewer or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. TeamViewer 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, TeamViewer or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for TeamViewer and Free for Zeplin.
Does TeamViewer or Zeplin run on more platforms?
TeamViewer 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. TeamViewer starts at On request.
What can TeamViewer do that Zeplin cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

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