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Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software

Krock.io vs Approvallo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Krock.io #2 in Online Proofing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Krock.io
Approvallo #8 in Online Proofing Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Approvallo

Krock.io leads on 0 checks, Approvallo on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKrock.io · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresApprovallo · 4 of 4

Krock.io scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 8.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Approvallo offers video proofing; Krock.io doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers version history; Krock.io doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers custom branding; Krock.io doesn't publish it.

Krock.io is the better fit for teams needing broad proofing at low cost. Approvallo is the better fit for small teams needing formal client approvals.

  • Krock.io fits best

    Teams needing broad proofing at low cost

  • Approvallo fits best

    Small teams needing formal client approvals

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Side by side

Feature Krock.io 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Approvallo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.0
Ranking #2 in Online Proofing Software #8 in Online Proofing Software
Best for Teams needing broad proofing at low cost Small teams needing formal client approvals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2
Integrations 6 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Krock.io 1/4 · Approvallo 4/4
Video proofing Not published ✓ (best)
Version history Not published ✓ (best)
Guest reviewers ✓ ✓
Custom branding Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Approval workflows Not published Basic
Storage limit Not published 4 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes media review, storyboards, and unlimited reviewers
  • Supports time-coded review across video, image, audio, and PDF files
  • Plugins connect Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro
  • Annotates images, PDFs, and videos with timestamped comments
  • Supports side-by-side version comparison and approval decisions
  • Includes branded workspaces, approval seals, Slack, and Jira integrations
Cons
  • The Unlimited plan costs $400 monthly for 100 users included
  • Refunds are not provided for advanced functionality or mid-cycle cancellations
  • Editor plugin support is limited to the listed creative applications
  • Starter is limited to 2 active projects and 1 team member
  • Web-only access limits platform coverage
  • Enterprise pricing rises to $119 per month on annual billing
Our verdict

Krock.io is a browser-based media review and collaboration platform for video production companies, advertising agencies, animation studios, digital agencies, and content creators. It brings uploads, time-coded comments, annotations,…

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Approvallo is a cloud-based online proofing platform for creative teams, agencies, studios, and in-house departments. It supports review and approval of images, PDFs, and videos, with visual annotations, threaded comments, timestamped…

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  1. Krock.ioOnline Proofing Software 8.6Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 7-day trial
  2. ApprovalloOnline Proofing Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Krock.io — where it wins

    • Free plan includes media review, storyboards, and unlimited reviewers
    • Supports time-coded review across video, image, audio, and PDF files
    • Plugins connect Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro

    Where it doesn't

    • The Unlimited plan costs $400 monthly for 100 users included
    • Refunds are not provided for advanced functionality or mid-cycle cancellations
    • Editor plugin support is limited to the listed creative applications

  • Approvallo — where it wins

    • Annotates images, PDFs, and videos with timestamped comments
    • Supports side-by-side version comparison and approval decisions
    • Includes branded workspaces, approval seals, Slack, and Jira integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 2 active projects and 1 team member
    • Web-only access limits platform coverage
    • Enterprise pricing rises to $119 per month on annual billing
  • Krock.io8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 7-day trial

    Broad media proofing, approvals, and editor plugins at a $10 monthly starting price.

    Visit Krock.ioFull verdict →
  • Approvallo7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A focused approval workspace with visual review, version comparison, and formal sign-offs.

    Visit ApprovalloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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