Terrazzo
Terrazzo: A free, self-hosted toolkit for managing tokens and generating implementation code. Ranked #15 of 22 in Design System Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers wanting open-source token tooling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers wanting open-source token tooling
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Token managementYes
- Founded2021
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- DTCG token parsing, validation, linting, themes, and versioning
- Generates CSS, Sass, JavaScript, and TypeScript code
- Figma import plus plugin and JavaScript APIs for custom workflows
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted delivery places deployment and maintenance with your team
- Visual Design Lab is listed as coming soon
- Figma support centers on importing Variables and Styles
Our verdict on Terrazzo
Terrazzo is a free, MIT-licensed, open-source toolkit for creating and managing design tokens. It is aimed at developers and design-system teams that want DTCG token files, local or CI-based build workflows, and generated code without adopting a hosted service. The toolkit supports token parsing, validation, linting, themes, alternate token versions, bundling across referenced files, and targets including CSS, Sass, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Its strongest fit is token-centered engineering work. The CLI supports build and watch workflows, while the JavaScript API can handle token parsing and builds in Node.js, browsers, and serverless functions. Resolver-based themes and alternate token versions add structure for variations, and the plugin API allows custom transforms and builds. Figma Variables and Styles can be imported, giving teams a path from design-tool definitions into the token workflow. This makes Terrazzo a practical choice for teams that already maintain code repositories and want control over how tokens become implementation assets.
The trade-off is ownership of the operating environment: Terrazzo is self-hosted rather than a hosted design-system workspace, so teams must manage how it runs locally or in continuous integration. Its scope is also focused on token management, code generation, and related tooling. The Visual Design Lab is listed as coming soon, so teams looking for an immediately available visual authoring environment or a broader component documentation workspace should consider alternatives. Choose Terrazzo when open-source licensing, DTCG support, extensibility, and developer-controlled builds matter most; look elsewhere if you want a managed platform or a finished visual design environment.
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Terrazzo fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Token management | Yes |
| Component documentation | Not verified |
| Design tool sync | Yes |
| Code sync | Yes |
| Governance workflows | Not verified |
| Hosting | Self-hosted |
| Versioning | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Figma |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | terrazzo.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Terrazzo integrations
Terrazzo lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Figma
Alternatives to Terrazzo
- Carbon Design SystemA free, open-source design system with coded components and multiple framework implementations.9.3
- SupernovaA broad system for connecting design assets, documentation, code, and delivery workflows.8.8
- Tokens StudioA governed token platform linking Figma, code repositories, releases, and documentation.7.8
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