Teams often try Ditto for content management, but once localization and spreadsheet syncs enter the picture, I switch to CopyDoc. It lives directly in Figma, respects the structures we already built, and handles the gnarly workflows that Ditto’s web app struggles with.

Must-haves for any alternative

If a tool can’t sync CSV/JSON files, import Google Sheets, or push edits back to Word docs, it won’t survive long in production. Ditto shines at component reuse, but CopyDoc’s diff view and structured imports are what keep last-minute updates safe.

Where CopyDoc stands out

CopyDoc treats text as data. I can link frames to spreadsheet rows, auto-translate content, and keep snippet libraries without leaving Figma. Ditto requires hopping into another UI, then syncing back down—fine for simple flows, painful for multi-market launches.

When to mix tools

If you love Ditto’s developer handoff docs, keep it for that and let CopyDoc own high-volume content syncing. CopyDoc handles the messy spreadsheets; Ditto can remain the tidy reference site.

Testing checklist

When evaluating alternatives, run through your hardest scenarios: large localization files, Markdown snippets, CSVs with merge tags. Most tools break somewhere along the way. CopyDoc handles them because it was built around spreadsheet-driven workflows from day one.

Bonus benefit

CopyDoc’s audit history means you can see exactly who synced what and when. That transparency is critical when multiple writers touch the same file or when legal needs proof that their changes landed. If an alternative can’t provide that visibility, it’s not worth the switch.