Bodoni pressSIGN
Bodoni pressSIGN: A capable print-color platform with strong measurement depth and a high entry price. Ranked #17 of 23 in Color Management Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for print-production measurement and certification.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPrint-production measurement and certification
- Free planNo
- Paid from£1,195 one-time
- Founded1990
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Measures jobs against international or custom print standards
- Supports ICC targets, tonal curves, spot colors and spectrophotometers
- Connects with major RIP, press and measurement-system ecosystems
Where it doesn't
- The entry license costs 1,195 GBP one-time, before 20% VAT
- Its feature set is focused on print-production workflows
- Advanced analysis and automation require higher-priced editions
Our verdict on Bodoni pressSIGN
Bodoni pressSIGN is print-quality management software for commercial printers, print buyers, brand owners and production teams. It measures printed sheets against selected targets, scores jobs, supports ICC print profiles and custom standards, and works with spectrophotometers. The product supports digital, lithographic, flexographic, gravure and other printing workflows, with tools for density, tonal curves, dry-back compensation, spot colors, certification and production reporting. It is best suited to organizations that need measurable control over printed output rather than general-purpose color management.
Pricing is based on perpetual licenses. pressSIGN 12 Digital costs 1,195 GBP one-time and includes target measurement, ICC and custom standards, digital RIP curve export and support for up to 12 spot colours. pressSIGN 12 Trends costs 1,395 GBP one-time, adding production and trend analysis, soft proofing, reports and browser-based monitoring. pressSIGN 12 Essential costs 2,595 GBP one-time and adds print-standard control, Dynamic Density Adjustment, dry-back compensation, tonal-curve export and PANTONE libraries. pressSIGN 12 Professional costs 3,895 GBP one-time, adding advanced press and operator analysis, closed-loop connectivity, dynamic reports, soft proofing and AutoMode job creation. Prices exclude 20% VAT.
Its strongest fit is a print operation that needs repeatable measurement, target scoring and certification records across jobs, operators and presses. Integration coverage includes Digital Information InkZone Loop, PrintFlow DIPS Online, Rutherford AutoPilot, Caldera, EFI, Onyx, ZePrA, X-Rite, Techkon, Barbieri and Konica Minolta. Windows, macOS and API support provide multiple access points, while browser-based mobile access is available in the product feature set. Teams seeking print-specific control should shortlist pressSIGN; organizations wanting broader, general color management may find its focus and perpetual-license cost less suitable.
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Bodoni pressSIGN fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | £1,195 one-time |
| Display calibration | Not verified |
| Printer profiling | Yes |
| Camera profiling | Not verified |
| HDR calibration | Not verified |
| ICC profile management | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows_macos |
| License model | Both |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Digital Information InkZone Loop, PrintFlow DIPS Online, Rutherford AutoPilot, Caldera, EFI, Onyx … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | bodoni.co.uk |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Bodoni pressSIGN integrations
Bodoni pressSIGN lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Digital Information InkZone Loop
- PrintFlow DIPS Online
- Rutherford AutoPilot
- Caldera
- EFI
- Onyx
- ZePrA
- X-Rite
- Techkon
- Barbieri
- Konica Minolta
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