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Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software

Ashore vs Cage

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Ashore #4 in Online Proofing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ashore
Cage #6 in Online Proofing Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cage

Ashore leads on 0 checks, Cage on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAshore · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceCage · $8/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Ashore scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Cage is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $15/user/mo. On approval workflows, Ashore gives you Automated where Cage offers Multi_stage.

Ashore is the better fit for agencies needing branded client approvals. Cage is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-media teams.

  • Ashore fits best

    Agencies needing branded client approvals

  • Cage fits best

    Budget-conscious mixed-media teams

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Side by side

Feature Ashore 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Cage 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Online Proofing Software #6 in Online Proofing Software
Best for Agencies needing branded client approvals Budget-conscious mixed-media teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/user/mo $8/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ashore 4/4 · Cage 4/4
Video proofing ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Guest reviewers ✓ ✓
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Specs
Approval workflows Automated Multi_stage
Storage limit Not checked yet 500 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Proofs images, PDFs, websites, HTML, video, and audio
  • Automates approvals with reminders, timelines, and audit trails
  • Supports branding, Adobe, Zapier, mobile apps, and API access
  • Annotates video, audio, images, PDFs, and other file formats
  • Tracks approvals, timestamps, versions, and previous-version previews
  • Supports unlimited reviewers, guest sharing, and branded presentations
Cons
  • The Free plan limits automation and allows one custom field
  • Starter limits usage to 150 files per month per user
  • Smart Review and API access require higher-tier plans
  • All integrations and priority support begin with the Standard plan
  • Unlimited people and concierge onboarding are limited to Enterprise
  • Project, task, calendar, and milestone tools are not highlighted on Standard
Our verdict

Ashore is online proofing and approval software for creative agencies, print businesses, marketing teams, and other organizations reviewing digital assets. It supports images, PDFs, websites, HTML, video, and audio, combining annotation,…

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Cage is a web-based media collaboration and project workflow platform for freelance creatives, agencies, studios, and in-house teams. It brings proofing, approvals, version control, client sharing, and project organization into one…

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  1. AshoreOnline Proofing Software 9.0Free plan
  2. CageOnline Proofing Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ashore — where it wins

    • Proofs images, PDFs, websites, HTML, video, and audio
    • Automates approvals with reminders, timelines, and audit trails
    • Supports branding, Adobe, Zapier, mobile apps, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits automation and allows one custom field
    • Starter limits usage to 150 files per month per user
    • Smart Review and API access require higher-tier plans

  • Cage — where it wins

    • Annotates video, audio, images, PDFs, and other file formats
    • Tracks approvals, timestamps, versions, and previous-version previews
    • Supports unlimited reviewers, guest sharing, and branded presentations

    Where it doesn't

    • All integrations and priority support begin with the Standard plan
    • Unlimited people and concierge onboarding are limited to Enterprise
    • Project, task, calendar, and milestone tools are not highlighted on Standard

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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