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Zeplin vs Zoom

Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Software

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom logo

Zoom

Software

Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

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; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • They diverge on capability: Zeplin covers Design specs, Zoom covers HD video & audio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zeplin and Zoom actually diverge.

Attributes where Zeplin and Zoom differ
AttributeZeplinZoom
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20142011

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

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

Only in Zoom

  • HD video & audio
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording & transcripts
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Breakout rooms
  • Polling & Q&A
  • Chat
  • Whiteboard

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2

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 Zoom
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Zoom
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot Zoom

Zoom

  • Team meetingsnot Zeplin
  • Webinarsnot Zeplin
  • Virtual eventsnot Zeplin
  • Online trainingnot Zeplin
  • Telehealthnot 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

Zoom

  • Cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
  • Feature set is overwhelming with complex navigation and too many options
  • Limited analytics and coaching features compared to dedicated contact center platforms
  • Call recording and admin oversight lack strict governance needed for regulated industries

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

Zoom

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 100 participants
    • 40-minute group meetings
    • Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings
  • Pro$14.99/month
    • 100 participants
    • 30-hour group meetings
    • Cloud recording (5GB)
  • Business$19.99/month
    • 300 participants
    • Single sign-on
    • Recording transcripts
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • 500 participants
    • Advanced admin features
    • Executive business review

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 Zoom if

  • You need hd video & audio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom review

Questions people ask

Is Zeplin or Zoom better?
Neither clearly leads. Zeplin starts at Free and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zeplin or Zoom?
Zeplin starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
Does Zeplin or Zoom run on more platforms?
Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
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 Zoom is typically brought in for.
What can Zeplin do that Zoom cannot?
Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Slack, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoom: What are Zoom's main pricing tiers?

Zoom offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute limits for group meetings, Pro at $14.16/user/month, Business at $15.58/user/month with 300 participant capacity, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Additional costs apply for Phone ($10.50/user/month), Webinars, and Rooms.

Source
Zoom: What integrations does Zoom support?

Zoom integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.

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Zoom: Can Zoom be used for webinars?

Yes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.

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