FigJam
Zeplin
| Feature | FigJam | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-teams, workshop-facilitators, remote-teams | design-teams, developers, agencies, product-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2014 |
| Sticky Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drawing Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Stamps Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Figma Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Features | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Style Guide | ✗ | ✓ |
| Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version History | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ FigJam Pros
- Seamless integration with Figma design files
- Generous free tier with unlimited files
- Fun and engaging collaboration features (stamps, emotes)
- AI-powered features for summarizing and organizing
- Templates for common workshop activities
✗ FigJam Cons
- Less powerful than dedicated diagramming tools
- Requires Figma account to use
- Limited offline functionality
✓ Zeplin Pros
- Great handoff tool
- Developer-friendly
- Design system support
- Multi-platform
✗ Zeplin Cons
- Figma reducing need
- Limited design editing
- Fewer updates
The Verdict
FigJam is built for design teams and product teams, with a focus on sticky-notes and drawing-tools. Zeplin targets design teams and developers and leads with design-handoff and style-guide.
On pricing, FigJam is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $12/mo for Zeplin. That $7/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, FigJam offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Zeplin takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for design teams, product teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: FigJam has a slight overall edge — but if great handoff tool matters most to you, Zeplin may still be the right call.
