Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software
ReviewStudio vs Approvallo
ReviewStudio 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 scoreReviewStudio · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresApprovallo · 4 of 4
ReviewStudio scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 8.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Approvallo offers video proofing; ReviewStudio doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers version history; ReviewStudio doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers custom branding; ReviewStudio doesn't publish it.
ReviewStudio is the better fit for multi-format teams needing mature workflows. Approvallo is the better fit for small teams needing formal client approvals.
- ReviewStudio fits best
Multi-format teams needing mature workflows
- Approvallo fits best
Small teams needing formal client approvals
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Side by side
| Feature | ReviewStudio 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Approvallo 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Online Proofing Software | #8 in Online Proofing Software |
| Best for | Multi-format teams needing mature workflows | Small teams needing formal client approvals |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 5,000+ integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ReviewStudio 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 |
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| Our verdict | ReviewStudio is a web-based proofing and collaboration platform for creative, marketing, agency, production, and enterprise teams. It brings video, image, document, web, audio, and 3D reviews into one workspace, with annotations, threaded… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ReviewStudio — where it wins
- Supports video, image, document, web, audio, and 3D proofing
- Compares versions with synchronized side-by-side navigation
- Combines approvals, automations, guests, API access, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 3 active reviews and 5 GB of storage
- Reviewer roles are basic rather than deeply differentiated
- Native NLE integrations are not included
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
- ReviewStudio8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo · 30-day trial
A mature multi-format proofing workspace with strong versioning and approval controls.
Visit ReviewStudioFull 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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