Cage
Cage: A flexible proofing workspace with a useful free tier and low-cost paid entry. Ranked #6 of 27 in Online Proofing Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious mixed-media teams.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget-conscious mixed-media teams
- Free planYes
- Paid from$8/user/mo
- Video proofingYes
- Founded2012 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Cage
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 workspace. Reviewers can comment on files without requiring paid seats, while teams can work across video, audio, images, PDFs, and other formats. Web, iOS, and Chrome extension access support a mix of creative and review workflows.
The pricing structure makes Cage approachable for smaller teams. The Free plan costs $0 flat and includes media collaboration features, project management features, and unlimited reviewers. Standard costs $8 per user per month when billed monthly and adds unlimited projects, all integrations, and priority support. Professional costs $14 per user per month and includes the Standard highlights plus project management features. Enterprise adds unlimited people, large storage options, and concierge onboarding. Teams comparing plans should match their needs to reviewer volume, project count, support expectations, and onboarding requirements.
Proofing is the product’s clearest strength. Video annotations can cover multiple time ranges, while approval tracking includes timestamps and version history provides previous-version previews. Reviewer roles, external project sharing, password-protected links, public sharing links, and branded presentations support client-facing review. Integrations include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Slack, Dropbox, Chrome, and Zapier. Cage fits teams that want proofing and workflow management together; teams seeking only lightweight file comments may not need its broader project features.
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Cage fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $8/user/mo |
| Video proofing | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Multi_stage |
| Version history | Yes |
| Guest reviewers | Yes |
| Custom branding | Yes |
| Storage limit | 500 GB |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Slack, Dropbox, Chrome, Zapier |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | cageapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Cage integrations
Cage lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe XD
- Slack
- Dropbox
- Chrome
- Zapier
Alternatives to Cage
- Frame.ioA strong video review workspace for teams that need precise feedback and approvals.9.4
- Krock.ioBroad media proofing, approvals, and editor plugins at a $10 monthly starting price.9.3
- ReviewStudioA mature multi-format proofing workspace with strong versioning and approval controls.9.2
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