# Approval Studio vs ReviewStudio Comparison | | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 43 | 157 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $65.00 Per Month | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Approval Studio Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Communication Ease (1 reviews) Cons: - Approval Process (1 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) ### ReviewStudio Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - Commenting Features (8 reviews) Cons: - Not Intuitive (3 reviews) - Upload Issues (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (138 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (141 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (111 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (88 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.8 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (120 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 9.6 (136 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Approval Studio #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: LITE Price: $65.00 Per Month Description: A perfect solution for smaller businesses and individuals. Enjoy multiple included features and buy more of those that you specifically need. Take advantage of the 14-day free trial period to try out what works best for you. Key Features: - 5 users - 5 GB storage - Unlimited reviews&projects [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/approval-studio/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### ReviewStudio #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: STARTER - FREE Price: Free Description: Free plan for individuals working on a few projects at the same time. Key Features: - Unlimited Users - 5 GB Storage - 3 Active Reviews [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/reviewstudio/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Online Proofing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Approval Studio** | N/A | N/A | | **ReviewStudio** | 8.0/10 | 39 | #### Proofing Features - Online Proofing | Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Smart Compare** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | | **Image Recognition and Tagging** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (31 reviews) | | **Gridlines and Rulers** | Not enough data | 7.2 (31 reviews) | #### Platform - Online Proofing | Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (37 reviews) | | **Integrations with Creative Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (31 reviews) | | **Integrations with Project Management Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (31 reviews) | | **Version Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (38 reviews) | | **Brand Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | #### Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing | Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Templates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Online Proofing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-proofing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 73.8% | 69.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.2% | 22.4% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 8.3% | ### By Industry #### Approval Studio - **Marketing and Advertising:** 21.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0% - **Computer Software:** 16.7% - **Graphic Design:** 7.1% - **Printing:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.8% - **Automotive:** 2.4% - **Design:** 2.4% - **Entertainment:** 2.4% - **Food & Beverages:** 2.4% - **Other:** 16.7% #### ReviewStudio - **Marketing and Advertising:** 29.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 8.3% - **Graphic Design:** 7.1% - **Design:** 6.4% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2% - **Manufacturing:** 3.2% - **Animation:** 3.2% - **Printing:** 2.6% - **Entertainment:** 2.6% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Other:** 31.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Approval Studio - [PageProof](https://www.g2.com/products/pageproof/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews) - [Ziflow](https://www.g2.com/products/ziflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (938 reviews) - [Filestage](https://www.g2.com/products/filestage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (242 reviews) - [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 reviews) - [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews) - [Hive](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (666 reviews) - [Lytho](https://www.g2.com/products/lytho-lytho/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (359 reviews) - [Kontentino](https://www.g2.com/products/kontentino/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (361 reviews) - [IntelligenceBank](https://www.g2.com/products/intelligencebank/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (325 reviews) - 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Title: [What is Approval Studio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-approval-studio-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** " Approval Studio is a collaborative platform designed for teams to streamline the process of reviewing and approving creative content such as images,..." ### ReviewStudio - Title: [What types of features are used most on this application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-types-of-features-are-used-most-on-this-application) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [What is ReviewStudio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-reviewstudio-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "If you want to gather feedback on any creative work - such as a video, photoshoot, website (and pretty much any popular file format) - ReviewStudio offers..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/approval-studio-vs-reviewstudio)