Zaklad

Zaklad is a cloud platform for managing design systems and syncing them with Figma and production code. It is best suited to solo designers and teams building for React or React Native. Its appeal is the joined-up token, asset, and code workflow; its current framework and integration scope may rule it out for broader stacks.

Overview

Zaklad brings tokens, typography, icons, and components into one system, with governance workflows and versioning for managing changes. An optional wizard can generate a token structure, role mapping, gap fills, and themes from a brand description. That can provide a starting point, but teams still need to decide whether the generated structure suits their product.

Zaklad says primary application data is stored on infrastructure it operates in the EU. Connections use HTTPS/TLS, sensitive credentials are encrypted at rest, and API keys are stored as hashes. It also says it does not sell or rent data, use project content to train AI models, or use tracking or advertising cookies. Zaklad is operated by Luke Hawkins, a sole trader registered in the Czech Republic.

Key features

The token editor offers reference graphs, theme filters, lockable groups, and live component previews. These tools help users see how tokens relate and check component changes in context. The colour tool accepts OKLCH, HSL, RGBA, and HEX and generates perceptually uniform palettes, giving teams several input formats while aiming for more consistent colour steps.

Typography scales can generate text styles for Figma and code. Paid plans add brand-font hosting on a global CDN. For icons, users can install libraries such as HeroIcons and Lucide or upload their own, then combine them into a single API delivered as code and Figma components.

The Figma plugin syncs variables, text styles, icons, and components. Typed ReactJS and React Native packages use prop names that match Figma, which can make the handoff more coherent for teams on those frameworks. An MCP endpoint offers read and write access, and a DESIGN.md file provides instructions for AI tools. DTCG JSON import and export support interchange, while full-system .zaklad archives provide a way to export a complete system.

Documentation and the built-in accessibility audit are marked as coming soon, and custom component import is on the roadmap. Those gaps matter for teams that need documented workflows, an in-product accessibility check, or a way to bring existing components into the system.

Pricing

Zaklad offers a free Hobbyist plan, a paid Individual plan, a Studio plan, and custom-priced Enterprise. The free tier is limited to one seat and up to three private projects, prohibits commercial use, and does not include font CDN hosting. It is suitable for personal exploration, but not for commercial work.

Individual costs €9.50 per month, shown as reduced from €19/month. It keeps the one-seat limit but allows unlimited private projects and adds commercial use, font CDN hosting, and versioned releases. It suits a solo professional who needs those capabilities but does not need shared team projects.

Studio costs €74.50 per month, shown as reduced from €149/month. It includes unlimited seats and unlimited shared projects and is aimed at teams and agencies up to 25 people. Organisations with 25 or more employees can request custom pricing for Enterprise, which includes SSO/SAML, custom SLAs, custom integrations, and invoice billing.

Platforms

Zaklad is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its development support currently covers React for web and React Native for mobile, with no plans for other design-tool integrations at this time. That makes it a focused option for compatible projects rather than a general-purpose bridge across frameworks and design tools.

Who it's for

Zaklad fits solo designers and product teams who want to manage design tokens and related assets alongside Figma and React or React Native code. The free tier can suit non-commercial personal work; Individual serves commercial solo use, while Studio targets shared team and agency workflows. Teams that need custom component import, an available accessibility audit, or broader framework and design-tool support should consider another approach.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Token editing combines reference graphs, theme filters, locking, and live previews, helping teams manage relationships and review changes in context.
• Pros: Figma sync, typed React and React Native packages, and icon delivery connect design assets to supported code workflows.
• Pros: DTCG JSON and full-system archive exports provide two ways to move system data out of Zaklad.
• Cons: React and React Native are the supported development platforms, and other design-tool integrations are not planned, limiting fit for different stacks.
• Cons: Documentation and the built-in accessibility audit are still coming soon, while custom component import remains on the roadmap.
• Cons: The free plan excludes commercial use and font CDN hosting, and Studio's unlimited seats and shared projects cost more than the solo tier.

Alternatives

Particles UI is worth comparing if local token management and export without an account are priorities: its maker says the CLI is MIT-licensed, and it has a free plan and a free trial. Terrazzo may suit readers seeking free, MIT-licensed open-source tools instead of Zaklad's paid team features.

Bezel offers a web-based freemium option with a free tier capped at 75 AI credits, one project, one theme, and 1,000 design tokens, though it is not yet open for signup. Carbon Design System is a free, open-source web design system for anyone to use and contribute to.

Luro has a free Starter plan with one editor, one source file, 10 viewers, and 20 pages; compare it if those limits align better with your needs. Spec Layer offers a free tier for one Figma file with 10 publishing updates per month, plus a Pro plan at $7.99 a month, billed monthly and cancellable anytime.

Supernova is another freemium option, with a free plan supporting up to five seats, one design system, and 1,000 workspace credits per month. Handoff is a free alternative available across API, desktop, self-hosted, and web platforms.

For more options, browse Design System Software.

Verdict

Choose Zaklad if you want to manage tokens, typography, icons, and components together and your production workflow uses React or React Native. Its strongest reason to choose it is the connection between token editing, Figma sync, and typed code packages. Look elsewhere if you need broader integrations, custom component import, or an available built-in accessibility audit.