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Zeplin vs Zoho CRM

Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Design Tools

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho CRM logo

Zoho CRM

All industries

The world's favorite CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace; Zoho CRM free tier limited to 3 users only
  • They diverge on capability: Zeplin covers Design specs, Zoho CRM covers Lead management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zeplin and Zoho CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Zeplin and Zoho CRM differ
AttributeZeplinZoho CRM
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryDesign ToolsAll industries
Founded20141996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Zeplin

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

Only in Zoho CRM

  • Lead management
  • Deal tracking
  • Contact management
  • Sales automation
  • Analytics
  • Mobile CRM
  • Email marketing
  • AI assistant (Zia)

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Zeplin

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

Zoho CRM

  • Sales automationnot Zeplin
  • Lead managementnot Zeplin
  • Customer supportnot Zeplin
  • Marketing automationnot Zeplin
  • Analytics & reportingnot Zeplin

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zoho CRM

  • Free tier limited to 3 users only
  • Steep pricing when scaling beyond 10 users
  • Limited offline capabilities compared to some competitors
  • Setup and configuration can require significant customization

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zoho CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 users
    • Basic modules
    • Standard dashboards
  • Standard$14/month
    • Sales forecasting
    • Custom dashboards
    • Workflow automation
  • Professional$23/month
    • Inventory management
    • AI predictions
    • Advanced customization
  • Enterprise$40/month
    • Zia AI assistant
    • Multi-currency
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Zoho CRM if

  • You need lead management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Zoho CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Zeplin or Zoho CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Zeplin starts at Free and Zoho CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zeplin or Zoho CRM?
Zeplin starts at Free and Zoho CRM at Free.
Does Zeplin or Zoho CRM run on more platforms?
Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Zoho CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Zeplin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Zeplin best used for?
Zeplin is most often used for handing off design specs from figma or sketch to developers, sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering team, reviewing and commenting on design versions. Of those, handing off design specs from figma or sketch to developers and sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering team are not what Zoho CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Zeplin do that Zoho CRM cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Zoho CRM covers Lead management, Deal tracking, Contact management, Sales automation. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho CRM: Does Zoho CRM have a free tier?

Yes. Zoho CRM offers a free plan for up to 3 users that includes core CRM functionality like lead, contact, and account management, basic workflow automation, and customizable dashboards.

Source
Zoho CRM: What does Zoho CRM cost for a paid plan?

Zoho CRM pricing ranges from $14 per user per month for the Standard plan up to $52 per user per month for the Ultimate plan when billed annually. Most sales teams use the Professional plan around $23/user/month or Enterprise at $40/user/month.

Source
Zoho CRM: Is Zoho CRM independent or owned by another company?

Zoho CRM is part of Zoho Corporation, which is independent and bootstrapped. The parent company was founded in 1996 as AdventNet, rebranded to Zoho in 2009, and has never accepted external venture funding.

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