InShot
Zeplin
| Feature | InShot | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | design-teams, developers, agencies, product-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Handoff | ✗ | ✓ |
| Style Guide | ✗ | ✓ |
| Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version History | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ Zeplin Pros
- Great handoff tool
- Developer-friendly
- Design system support
- Multi-platform
✗ Zeplin Cons
- Figma reducing need
- Limited design editing
- Fewer updates
The Verdict
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Zeplin targets design teams and developers and leads with design-handoff and style-guide.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $12/mo for Zeplin. That $8.01/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.
Bottom line: InShot has a slight overall edge — but if great handoff tool matters most to you, Zeplin may still be the right call.