Head-to-head · Design System Software
Supernova vs Zaklad
Supernova leads on 0 checks, Zaklad on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSupernova · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresZaklad · 6 of 6
Supernova scores higher on our rubric for design system software: 8.8 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Supernova is the better fit for teams building documented, production-ready systems. Zaklad is the better fit for react and React Native system teams.
- Supernova fits best
Teams building documented, production-ready systems
- Zaklad fits best
React and React Native system teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Supernova 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Zaklad 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Design System Software | #7 in Design System Software |
| Best for | Teams building documented, production-ready systems | React and React Native system teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $35/user/mo | €19/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Supernova 0/6 · Zaklad 6/6 | ||
| Token management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Component documentation | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Design tool sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Code sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Governance workflows | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Versioning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Hosting | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Supernova is a cloud platform for product teams managing design systems and developer documentation. It brings together design tokens, themes, components, assets, documentation, code snippets, and delivery workflows. Teams can import… Read the review → |
Zaklad is a hosted design system platform for designers and developers who need shared infrastructure across design and code. It supports foundation, semantic, and component token layers, along with brand colors, typography, spacing,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Supernova — where it wins
- Connects Figma, Storybook, Git providers, and developer tools
- Combines tokens, components, assets, documentation, and code snippets
- Supports pipelines, SDK access, and versioned design system snapshots
Where it doesn't
- Automatic data source updates are listed only on Pro
- Custom documentation domains require the Pro plan
- SAML SSO and approval workflows are reserved for Enterprise
Zaklad — where it wins
- Layered tokens with themes, modes, and inherited values
- Generates typed React and React Native packages
- Figma sync, versioned releases, and DESIGN.md documentation
Where it doesn't
- Commercial use starts at €19 per month
- Studio collaboration starts at €149 per month
- Enterprise features require a custom plan
- Supernova8.8/10 · Free plan
A broad system for connecting design assets, documentation, code, and delivery workflows.
Visit SupernovaFull verdict → - Zaklad7.4/10 · Free plan
A focused design system platform for React and React Native teams.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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