Approval Studio

RATING:

4.8

(33)

About Approval Studio

Approval Studio is an online review tool for smart design collaboration. With the help of our software, you will be able to approve, manage, and deliver projects way faster. Key features of Approval Studio include custom emails, notifications, attachments, annotations, version control, bulk upload, tags, history tracking, user management, and real-time chat. Administrators can share files with team members via email, customize the system's branding according to organizational needs, archive projects, and receive reminders about upcoming reviews. Agencies can use rotate and zoom functionalities to assess artwork and layouts as well as attach images during the proofing process. Managers can hide or resolve annotations across tasks, utilize the search functionality to re...

Approval Studio Pricing

Approval Studio is offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. A 14-day free trial is available for Lite and Pro plans and 1-month trial is available for Enterprise plan. • Lite: $40 per month and $35 per month billed annually • Pro: $300 per month and $240 per month billed annually • Enterprise: $4,999 per year and $3,999 per year billed annually

Starting price: 

$45.00 per month

Free trial: 

Available

Free version: 

Available

Optimize the organization of your projects with the use of a personalized Kanban dashboard. You may easily keep track of ongoing tasks assigned to you in a separate column and never miss a deadline.
Slide 1 of 6

Approval Studio Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4.5

Customer Support

5

Value for money

5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for Approval Studio

1 - 5 of 33 Reviews

User Profile

Valeria

Verified reviewer

Computer Software, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2019

Online proofing tool perfectly designed for remote design teams

It's very good, we have more time for creativity and researches, Review and approval process became more straightforward but formalized. Clients like it look more professional then dozens of calls\emails.

PROS

Simple and clear interface of Lite version. Having all the CRs and comments in one place is convenient. Real time annotations right on the artworks help to stay on one and the same page. Keeps the team and the client on the right track :) CRs are very specific and on time.

CONS

No auto-scheduler, drag-and-drop is not supported, videos are not supported. Animated gifs are broken down by frames.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review! Some features, like video and drag-and-drop, have already been implemented, so we hope they come in handy for your workflow. As for other suggestions, we'll make sure to add them to our review tool. Have a lovely day!

Replied December 2022

Luke

Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed April 2024

Customer-driven magazine - so much easier!

Great, I highly recommend this platform for anyone publishing magazines that work with multiple contractors, creators and clients. I was using a projects management tool and it became way to complicated to manage. This streamlined the whole process.

PROS

Approval Studio provides a simple workflow for managing content creation with our contractors and clients. Simple project management, easy access to relevant files, and handles client feedback and proofing seamlessly. Adobe integration is a time saver, they just need to provide mm option in addition to pixels.

CONS

The lack of custom domains or custom emails. Email editor requires a fair bit of editing to get the look right. We needed to send an email to our clients letting them know to expect an email from the approval studio, so they wouldn't ignore it as spam.

Reason for choosing Approval Studio

The appsumo lifetime deal, great reviews.

Reasons for switching to Approval Studio

Zoho Projects was a little too complicated and required a large learning curve to onboard clients into the proofing and review process. It required too many work arounds.

Anonymous

501-1,000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed October 2019

Vital for projects with lots of deliverables

Approval Studio was a great solution to the we-got-lots-of-stuff-to-review problem!

PROS

This tool was absolutely crucial to organizing and tracking QA and approvals for a recent dynamic banner campaign. We had over 250 pieces of creative requiring internal and client approval and I can't imagine what the team would have done without it.

CONS

Honestly I struggle to find any negatives. Nitpicking, but the interface could use a bit of a refresh to give things a bit more breathing room.

Vendor Response

We are glad you enjoyed our tool. In fact, we are currently working on a review tool redesign so that the interface appearance will be updated. Hopefully, you'll like it!

Replied December 2022

Alberto

Design, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2024

Approval Studio is the best markup tool for agencies and freelancers!

My experience with Approval Studio has been nothing short of fantastic, significantly enhancing my productivity and workflow efficiency. By leveraging its intuitive interface and robust communication features, I've streamlined collaboration with my clients, leading to clearer feedback and faster project iterations. The platform's ability to facilitate seamless communication has allowed me to spend less time deciphering client preferences and more time focused on delivering high-quality results. Overall, Approval Studio has been instrumental in optimizing my workflow and enhancing client satisfaction.

PROS

Approval Studio stands out as the premier markup tool due to its unparalleled ability to bridge the communication gap, a feat that other similar tools have struggled to achieve. While many markup tools allow for basic commentary and annotations, they often fall short in facilitating effective communication between stakeholders. Approval Studio, however, has excelled in this regard by providing a platform that seamlessly integrates client feedback, ensuring that all parties involved remain on the same page throughout the design process. By mastering communication, Approval Studio has solidified its position as the leading choice for professionals seeking a comprehensive and collaborative markup solution.

CONS

While Approval Studio offers extensive features and capabilities, it's worth noting that maximizing its potential requires navigating a learning curve that may take some time to conquer. Unlike more straightforward tools, Approval Studio's robust functionality demands a period of familiarization and mastery. This learning curve can be a challenge for those seeking immediate proficiency. However, for those willing to invest the time and effort, the rewards of mastering Approval Studio are well worth it. It's important to approach its complexities with patience and dedication, knowing that proficiency will come with time and practice.

Anthony

Graphic Design, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2020

We were looking to upgrade from our old software

It has been great.. I love that they walked us through everything for set up. Approval Studio is always right there to answer all of our questions..

PROS

How easy it is to put jobs into the software. 1 quick step and your job is in the Que. I do love that the support is always right there to answer any questions.

CONS

We are limited to the types of files you can upload.

Reasons for switching to Approval Studio

Because they only allowed you to upload 1 file for proofing.. It was very inconvenient for me and my customers. They also had quite a few glitches where it would not work properly. Also entering jobs was a chore.

Vendor Response

We are so happy to hear that Approval Studio has been an excellent match for your team. We've currently expanded the number of file types that can be uploaded to 24 (hopefully, this covers your asset file formats). If you wish to add something more, we are always there to listen and implement your suggestions. Have a nice one!

Replied December 2022