Approval Studio Alternatives

Approval Studio is described as 'The one and only true online collaboration tool. Get your creative works annotated and reviewed nice and easy' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to Approval Studio, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Approval Studio alternative is InVision, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Approval Studio are Whelm, Approved Social, Frame.io and ProofHub.

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The one and only true online collaboration tool. Get your creative works annotated and reviewed nice and easy.

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Approval Studio alternatives page was last updated Sep 15, 2023
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  1. InVision icon

    InVision

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    We believe the screen is the most important place in the world. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you deliver the best possible digital product experience, with our platform and best practices from your peers.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    InVision screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    InVision announced the closure of its UX/UI design collaboration services by the end of 2024.

    InVision Features

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Support for @mentions
    4.  Design handoff
    5. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    6. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    7. Trello icon  Trello integration
    8. Slack icon  Slack integration
    9. Basecamp icon  Basecamp integration
    10. JIRA icon  Jira integration

    InVision VS Approval Studio

     

    • InVision is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Approval Studio.

    • InVision is the most popular free alternative to Approval Studio.

    • InVision is Freemium and ProprietaryApproval Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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    Whelm

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    Whelm is a suite of free tools for freelancers. It has client management suite to handle invoices, contracts, project management, and more, plus a built-in media review tool for quick and easy approvals on your work.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Media Review Tool: draw on the file to leave hyper-specific feedback

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Support for multiple currencies
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Contract Management
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Annotate Screenshot
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Upload Screenshot
    10.  Recurring Billing
    11.  Shared Folders
    12.  End-to-End Encryption

    Whelm VS Approval Studio

     

    • Whelm is the most popular SaaS alternative to Approval Studio.

    • Whelm is Freemium and ProprietaryApproval Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Whelm is LightweightApproval Studio is not according to our users
  4. Approved Social icon

    Approved Social

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    The only ad feedback and approval tool specifically designed for digital marketers and internal marketing teams Increase the LTV of your clients. Speed up time to launch campaigns. Reduce workload of your team.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    Create and send campaigns

    Approved Social Features

    1.  Approval workflow tracking

    Approved Social VS Approval Studio

     

    • Approved Social is the most popular commercial alternative to Approval Studio.

    • Approved Social is Paid and ProprietaryApproval Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Frame.io

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    A robust video collaboration tool for over 300,000 filmmakers with secure workspaces, combining Dropbox, Vimeo, and email. Offers time-based comments, video annotations, cloud transcoding, version control, and mobile access for streamlined workflow.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • DaVinci Resolve
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Final Cut Pro
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
    Frame.io screenshot 1

    Frame.io Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Video collaboration

    Frame.io VS Approval Studio

     

    • Frame.io is the most popular Mac alternative to Approval Studio.

    • Frame.io is Freemium and ProprietaryApproval Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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    ProofHub

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    ProofHub is a leading cloud-based project management software that helps teams to plan, collaborate, organize and deliver projects on time, and within budget.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    ProofHub screenshot 1

    Top ProofHub Features

    1.  Gantt-charts
    2.  Subtasks
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Kanban Board
    5.  Team work
    6.  Reporting
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Cloud based
    9.  Web-Based
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    ProofHub VS Approval Studio

     
  7. Ziflow icon

    Ziflow

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    Ziflow is the leading enterprise-ready creative collaboration platform for the world's most demanding agencies and brands. Busy marketing and creative teams use Ziflow to streamline their creative collaboration, review and approval process.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Ziflow - Create more magic

    Top Ziflow Features

    1.  Online proofing
    2.  Visual reviews
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    5.  Workflow
    6.  Proof report
    7.  Design review feedback
    8.  Image Preview
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Image Annotations
    11.  Marketing Automation
    12.  Approval workflow tracking

    Ziflow VS Approval Studio

     
    Comments about Ziflow as an Alternative to Approval Studio
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    Positive Apr 1, 2020
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    Better security (SOC 2), features and customer support

    Guest
    Positive Apr 1, 2020
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    super responsive customer support. lots of features

    Guest
    Positive Apr 1, 2020
    0

    The automated workflows are my favorite.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ziflow is a great Approval Studio alternative.

    • Ziflow is Paid and ProprietaryApproval Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Red Pen

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    Red Pen lets you upload your design, share a short URL, and get live, annotated feedback super-fast. It remembers you — there's no logging in, no project management, no bullshit.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Red Pen Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Image Sharing

    Red Pen VS Approval Studio

     
  10. QuickReviewer icon

    QuickReviewer

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    QuickReviewer is designed for Creative teams, Design houses, Advertising/Marketing agencies, So that they can collaborate with each other for a simple way to share, review, comment and approve.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    QuickReviewer screenshot 1

    QuickReviewer Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Online proofing

    QuickReviewer VS Approval Studio

     
  11. Krock.io icon

    Krock.io

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    One tool you need for your animation studio to manage teams and projects, collaborate with clients, and get approvals faster.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Krock.io screenshot 1

    Krock.io Features

    1.  Video review
    2.  Pipeline Management
    3.  Online proofing
    4.  Online collaboration

    Krock.io VS Approval Studio

     
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    Cage

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    We make it shockingly simple for designers and teams to share, manage and approve their creative work. Cage promises an end to “mundane collaboration processes” by eliminating email tennis, “marathon client meetings and folders full of mockups”.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Projects

    Cage Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Image Preview

    Cage VS Approval Studio

     
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    ReviewStudio

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    A collaborative platform for creative review

    ReviewStudio provides an easy, visual interface to view, markup and approve video, images and PDF files.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    ReviewStudio screenshot 1

    ReviewStudio Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Online collaboration
    3.  Feedback collection

    ReviewStudio VS Approval Studio

     
  14. PageProof icon

    PageProof

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    PageProof™ is for anyone seeking feedback on their document, artwork, contract, strategic plan, presentation – any work that’s in progress and needing review or approval from others.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Online
    PageProof screenshot 1

    PageProof Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workflow

    PageProof VS Approval Studio

     
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