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TravelPerk vs Zeplin

TravelPerk logo

TravelPerk

Software

Corporate travel booking and expense management platform with policy controls

From
On request
Rated
-
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

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: TravelPerk pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs; 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 TravelPerk and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where TravelPerk and Zeplin differ
AttributeTravelPerkZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, APIWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: 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 TravelPerk

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.

TravelPerk

  • Multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense managementnot Zeplin
  • Professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursementnot Zeplin
  • Financial services and technology companies with strict spend controlsnot Zeplin
  • Event coordination and meeting logistics for hybrid teamsnot Zeplin
  • Companies seeking to reduce travel costs through policy enforcement and negotiated ratesnot Zeplin

Zeplin

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

Where each one falls short

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

TravelPerk

  • Pricing not transparently disclosed; organisations must request quotes and calculators to understand costs
  • Travel supplier inventory limited to partnerships (178 countries); less coverage than global GDS systems (Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus)
  • Requires integration setup with ERP and accounting systems; no standalone use for non-integrated workflows
  • Geographic limitations: primarily serves US, Canada, and EU; emerging market coverage is limited
  • Cashback programmes (Perk Card, Lodge Card) require company adoption; employee reimbursement workflows less developed

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

TravelPerk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TravelPerk 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 TravelPerk if

  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.

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 TravelPerk or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. TravelPerk 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, TravelPerk or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for TravelPerk and Free for Zeplin.
Does TravelPerk or Zeplin run on more platforms?
TravelPerk runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. 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. TravelPerk starts at On request.
What is TravelPerk best used for?
TravelPerk is most often used for multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense management, professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursement, financial services and technology companies with strict spend controls, event coordination and meeting logistics for hybrid teams. Of those, multinational enterprises consolidating travel and expense management and professional services and consulting firms managing frequent traveller reimbursement are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can TravelPerk do that Zeplin cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TravelPerk: What is included in Perk's travel booking service?

Perk covers flights, hotels, trains, and car rentals across 178 countries with special corporate rates. The platform includes 24/7 travel support for disruptions and automatic rebooking for flight delays.

Source
TravelPerk: How does Perk's expense management integrate with accounting systems?

Perk captures receipts, categorises expenses, and syncs to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite) for streamlined invoice reconciliation and reporting.

Source
TravelPerk: Does Perk offer corporate cards?

Yes. Perk provides two corporate card programmes: Perk Card and Lodge Card with uncapped cashback on qualifying travel and dining purchases, reducing net spend.

Source

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