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ColorBox vs Tokens Studio
Both stand on figma plugins. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ColorBox offers palette creation, contrast indicators, dark-mode variants, and several export paths at no cost. Its Sketch route is indirect, and custom curves were not yet available in the app as described.
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Tokens Studio brings token modeling, design-tool syncing, version control, and exports into one workflow. Project limits vary by plan, and the listed paid prices are billed annually.
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| ColorBox | Tokens Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Variables: €17 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colorbox.io | tokens.studio |
| On figma plugins | #4 of 14 | #8 of 14 |
ColorBox: what it does well
- Works with multiple colors in one tab
- Shows 3:1, 4.5:1, and 7:1 contrast levels
- Generates inverted color sets
- Exports CSS, Tailwind, Swift, and other formats
- Free and ad-free
What to know first
- Custom curves were not yet available in ColorBox
- Sketch workflow requires the Figma import and SVG export route
- Improvement updates are directed to the maker’s Twitter account
Tokens Studio: what it does well
- Syncs Figma variables, collections, modes, aliases, and values
- Supports versioned releases, diffs, history, and rollback
- Exports CSS, JSON, iOS, and Android
- Releases can push outputs to GitHub or GitLab
- 14-day trial starts without payment details
What to know first
- Variables plan allows up to five projects
- Essential plan includes one project
- Organization plan includes 20 projects
- Paid plans are billed annually
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