Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software
Krock.io vs Cage
Krock.io 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 scoreKrock.io · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceCage · $8/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Krock.io
- Most featuresCage · 4 of 4
Krock.io scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Cage is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $10/user/mo.
Krock.io is the better fit for teams needing broad proofing at low cost. Cage is the better fit for budget-conscious mixed-media teams.
- Krock.io fits best
Teams needing broad proofing at low cost
- Cage fits best
Budget-conscious mixed-media teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Krock.io 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Cage 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Online Proofing Software | #6 in Online Proofing Software |
| Best for | Teams needing broad proofing at low cost | Budget-conscious mixed-media teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/user/mo | $8/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS | Web, iOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Krock.io 1/4 · Cage 4/4 | ||
| Video proofing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Version history | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Guest reviewers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Approval workflows | Not checked yet | Multi_stage |
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | 500 GB |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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
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
- Krock.io9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Broad media proofing, approvals, and editor plugins at a $10 monthly starting price.
Visit Krock.ioFull verdict → - Cage8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible proofing workspace with a useful free tier and low-cost paid entry.
Visit CageFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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