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Ziflow vs Approval Studio Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Leading online proofing platform for managing feedback on any creative asset on any device.

Online proofing software for brands, agencies, and packaging teams. Annotate any file format, review live with stakeholders, and check CPG artwork with barcode scanning, color separation, and AI compliance tools.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

199

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

65

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

417

5

4

3

2

1

321

94

2

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
93%
would recommend this app

4.8

39

5

4

3

2

1

31

8

0

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
95%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The platform’s broad range of features can create a steeper learning curve, making the interface feel complex or overwhelming for new or occasional users, especially those unfamiliar with online proofing systems.”
RL

Randy L.

Creative Supervisor

“Review and approve all creative assets — including images, documents, video, audio, and live websites — in one centralized platform rather than across email or disconnected tools.”
RL

Randy L.

Creative Supervisor

“Before using Ziflow we were constantly sending emails back and forth with attachments and different versions of designs and now every thing is kept in one location.”
NH

Nathan H.

President

Pros

“It feels like a practical tool for creative teams, designers, agencies, and anyone who needs a more organised way to review, comment on, and approve visual work.”
CA

Cornelius A.

Creative

“It is possible to pay to integrate it, but the cost is quite high.”
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Aniello C.

Product Designer

“Adobe integration is a time saver, they just need to provide mm option in addition to pixels.”
LH

Luke H.

Managing Director

Cons

“I receive a lot (maybe too many?) of the daily review emails from Ziflow but that is also my fault.”
CC

Clint C.

Product Manager

“Litlle bit difficult for the invited users to find the dashboard.”
CA

Cyril A.

Graphic designer

Cons

“Limited third-party integrations so certain features or capabilities may lack with some users.”
KD

Kenny D.

CEO

“The maneuvering within the design is a little clunky for clients.”
LS

Leticia S.

Website Designer

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review9 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review6 months ago

Key features

  • Total features73
  • @mentions
  • AI Copilot
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Analytics
  • Annotations
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Autonomous Task Execution
  • Availability Scheduling
  • Brand Compliance
  • Branding
  • Calendar Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Library
  • Content Publishing Options
  • Corporate/Business
  • Cross-system Integration
  • Custom Metadata
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Data Import/Export
  • Deadline Management
  • Deep Search
  • Document Classification
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Due Date Tracking
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Creative Agencies
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • Generative AI
  • Gridlines and Rulers
  • Integrations with Creative Tools
  • Markup Tools
  • Multiple Projects
  • Permissions
  • Playlists
  • Proactive Assistance
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Planning
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Single Sign On
  • Smart Compare
  • Status Tracking
  • Tagging
  • Task Management
  • Task Planning
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • To-Do List
  • Version Control
  • Version Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Workflows
  • Total features57
  • @mentions
  • AI Copilot
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Analytics
  • Annotations
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Autonomous Task Execution
  • Availability Scheduling
  • Brand Compliance
  • Branding
  • Calendar Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Library
  • Content Publishing Options
  • Corporate/Business
  • Cross-system Integration
  • Custom Metadata
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Data Import/Export
  • Deadline Management
  • Deep Search
  • Document Classification
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Due Date Tracking
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Creative Agencies
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • Generative AI
  • Gridlines and Rulers
  • Integrations with Creative Tools
  • Markup Tools
  • Multiple Projects
  • Permissions
  • Playlists
  • Proactive Assistance
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Planning
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Side-by-Side Comparison
  • Single Sign On
  • Smart Compare
  • Status Tracking
  • Tagging
  • Task Management
  • Task Planning
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • To-Do List
  • Version Control
  • Version Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Workflows

Integrations

  • Total integrations17
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Airtable
  • Asana
  • Basecamp
  • ClickUp
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Jira
  • KingAsterisk Contact Center Software
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Planview AdaptiveWork
  • Shopify
  • Slack
  • Smartsheet
  • Sprout Social
  • Trello
  • Wrike
  • Zapier
  • monday AI Work Platform
  • Total integrations4
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Airtable
  • Asana
  • Basecamp
  • ClickUp
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Jira
  • KingAsterisk Contact Center Software
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Planview AdaptiveWork
  • Shopify
  • Slack
  • Smartsheet
  • Sprout Social
  • Trello
  • Wrike
  • Zapier
  • monday AI Work Platform

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