Loftware Smartflow vs ManageArtworks

Loftware Smartflow8.8Visit ManageArtworks7.9Visit

Higher score Loftware Smartflow #2 in Label and Artwork Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Loftware

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ManageArtworks #4 in Label and Artwork Management Software 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ManageArtworks

• Loftware Smartflow fits best

  Teams coordinating artwork, copy and regulatory workflows

• ManageArtworks fits best

  Teams managing packaging artwork, copy, and approvals

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Side by side

Feature	Loftware Smartflow 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ManageArtworks 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Label and Artwork Management Software	#4 in Label and Artwork Management Software
Best for	Teams coordinating artwork, copy and regulatory workflows	Teams managing packaging artwork, copy, and approvals
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$359/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Phone	Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	2 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loftware Smartflow 5/5 · ManageArtworks 5/5
Artwork proofing	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Version control	✓	✓
Regulatory content	✓	✓
ERP integrations	✓	✓
Specs
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Review high-resolution artwork in a browser with comparison and annotation. Route configurable approvals and manage assets and phrase versions centrally. Connect project data and files through SAP, RIMS and APIs.	Serial and parallel approval workflows with annotations and reviewer comments Compares text, images, barcodes, and colors across artwork versions Manages packaging copy, translations, specifications, and bills of materials
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales. Phrase Library is an optional separately licensed module. The product is focused on packaging artwork and copy workflows.	No free plan; Pro starts at $359/month with annual billing Pack copy management and enterprise integrations are on the Custom plan The entry plan's supported-language limit is not documented on the pricing page
Our verdict	Loftware Smartflow coordinates packaging artwork and pack-copy work from project initiation through review and approval. It is aimed at teams that need shared workflows for artwork, reusable content and regulated review, from small… Read the review →	ManageArtworks brings packaging artwork review, approvals, digital assets, and copy management into a shared workflow. It is aimed at teams working on labels and packaging, including FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and beverage brands.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Loftware Smartflow — where it wins

  • Review high-resolution artwork in a browser with comparison and annotation.
  • Route configurable approvals and manage assets and phrase versions centrally.
  • Connect project data and files through SAP, RIMS and APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Phrase Library is an optional separately licensed module.
  • The product is focused on packaging artwork and copy workflows.

• ManageArtworks — where it wins

  • Serial and parallel approval workflows with annotations and reviewer comments
  • Compares text, images, barcodes, and colors across artwork versions
  • Manages packaging copy, translations, specifications, and bills of materials

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Pro starts at $359/month with annual billing
  • Pack copy management and enterprise integrations are on the Custom plan
  • The entry plan's supported-language limit is not documented on the pricing page

• Loftware Smartflow8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Artwork proofing, copy versioning and approval workflows in a cloud-based system.

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• ManageArtworks7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad artwork and copy management, with a $359/month annual-billing entry price.

  Visit ManageArtworksFull verdict →