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Head-to-head · Developer Handoff Software

Zeplin Flows vs Supernova

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zeplin Flows #2 in Developer Handoff Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Zeplin
Supernova #6 in Developer Handoff Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Supernova

Zeplin Flows leads on 0 checks, Supernova on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZeplin Flows · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresZeplin Flows · 5 of 5

Zeplin Flows scores higher on our rubric for developer handoff software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

On design file support, Zeplin Flows gives you Multiple where Supernova offers Figma.

Zeplin Flows is the better fit for teams mapping flows alongside developer handoff. Supernova is the better fit for design-system teams automating token delivery.

  • Zeplin Flows fits best

    Teams mapping flows alongside developer handoff

  • Supernova fits best

    Design-system teams automating token delivery

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Side by side

Feature Zeplin Flows 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Supernova 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Developer Handoff Software #6 in Developer Handoff Software
Best for Teams mapping flows alongside developer handoff Design-system teams automating token delivery
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $35/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 20 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zeplin Flows 5/5 · Supernova 4/5
Developer inspect view ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Design tokens ✓ ✓
Asset handoff ✓ ✓
Code snippets ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Specs
Design file support Multiple Figma
Our review
Pros
  • Maps journeys with dynamic connectors, labels, shapes, and Flow Boards
  • Adds inspection, assets, code snippets, tokens, and version history
  • Connects with design, project, developer, and communication tools
  • Imports Figma styles, components, assets, frames, and variables
  • Combines tokens, documentation, assets, snippets, pipelines, and snapshots
  • Connects Figma, Storybook, Git providers, SDKs, and developer tools
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens per project
  • Advanced pricing is $12 per seat monthly with annual billing
  • Single sign-on, MFA, SCIM, and a 24-hour SLA require Enterprise
  • Pro starts at $35 per user per month
  • Advanced controls such as SAML SSO are limited to Enterprise
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of basic handoff workflows
Our verdict

Zeplin Flows is a design-handoff and documentation feature for teams that need to explain complete user journeys alongside implementation details. Designers, developers, product managers, QA teams, and support teams can connect screens…

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Supernova is a web and API platform for product teams that manage design systems and developer documentation. It brings together Figma imports, design tokens, themes, components, assets, documentation, production-ready code snippets, and…

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  1. Zeplin FlowsDeveloper Handoff Software 9.2Free plan
  2. SupernovaDeveloper Handoff Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zeplin Flows — where it wins

    • Maps journeys with dynamic connectors, labels, shapes, and Flow Boards
    • Adds inspection, assets, code snippets, tokens, and version history
    • Connects with design, project, developer, and communication tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens per project
    • Advanced pricing is $12 per seat monthly with annual billing
    • Single sign-on, MFA, SCIM, and a 24-hour SLA require Enterprise

  • Supernova — where it wins

    • Imports Figma styles, components, assets, frames, and variables
    • Combines tokens, documentation, assets, snippets, pipelines, and snapshots
    • Connects Figma, Storybook, Git providers, SDKs, and developer tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro starts at $35 per user per month
    • Advanced controls such as SAML SSO are limited to Enterprise
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of basic handoff workflows
  • Zeplin Flows9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad handoff workspace for teams that need mapped journeys and developer-ready details.

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  • Supernova8.6/10 · Free plan

    A broad design-system hub for teams automating tokens, documentation, and code delivery.

    Visit SupernovaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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