Adobe Spectrum vs Carbon Design System
| Adobe Spectrum | Carbon Design System | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Web |
| Primary asset format | adobe xd | multiple |
| Design-system ready | Yes | Yes |
| Responsive components | Yes | Yes |
| Accessibility guidance | Yes | Yes |
| License scope | commercial | commercial |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best UI Kit Libraries. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Adobe Spectrum scores higher on our published basis.