Approval Studio vs ClearView Flex
Approval Studio
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ClearView Flex
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| Figure | Approval Studio | ClearView Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $60/mo | $638/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Video Review Software | 8.6 (#9) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Intended users | The maker says it developed the design review tool for creative teams and small and medium businesses, and describes use by freelancers, agencies, and international enterprises. | Sohonet describes Flex as built for creatives and presents use cases spanning pre-production, on-set review, editorial, VFX, and colour review. |
| Purpose | Approval Studio is an online proofing tool that streamlines the approval process for graphic files and design review workflows. | ClearView Flex is a real-time collaboration platform for securely streaming video review sessions and sharing feedback with creative teams and clients. |
| Support | The security page says support is available 24/7 by chat and email; plan details list email support on Lite and Pro, 24/7 live chat on Pro XL, and a dedicated phone line on Enterprise. | Sohonet advertises premium 24/7 support for the paid Starter and Pro plans. |
Plans
Approval Studio
- LITE$60 a month
- PRO$160 a month
- PRO XL$300 a month
- ENTERPRISEPriced on request
ClearView Flex
- Starter$638 a month
- Pro$1,413 a month
- Pay as you goPriced on request
In their own words
Approval Studio
Approval Studio is an online proofing tool for reviewing graphic files and handling design approvals. Reviewers can annotate assets, compare versions in four modes, attach files to comments, and review videos and web pages. Workflow tools include project history, Kanban stages, notifications, file versioning, PDF reports, and automation. Listed integrations include Slack, Shopify, Zapier, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, REST and GraphQL APIs, and an MCP server. Users can sign in with an internal account or Google or OKTA single sign-on. The maker says data is stored in controlled facilities in the Netherlands and confidential data is encrypted in transit. Approval Studio offers iOS and Android apps for project management, artwork review, workflows, notifications, and cross-device syncing. Its Adobe extension supports Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 2020 or later on macOS and Windows, requires a stable internet connection, and needs a Pro or Enterprise account. Lite costs $60 a month; Pro costs $160 a month; Pro XL costs $300 a month. A 14-day trial is listed.
ClearView Flex
ClearView Flex has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.