Approval Studio vs MarkUp
Approval Studio
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| Figure | Approval Studio | MarkUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $60/mo | $79/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 19 |
| Spec score · Design Proofing Software | 8.6 (#4) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Spec score · Online Proofing Software | 8.5 (#7) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Markup Software | 8.6 (#7) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations and tools including Slack, Shopify, Zapier, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, REST API, GraphQL API, and an MCP server. | Official integration material documents Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, Loom, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, Mailchimp, Google Sheets, Airtable, Todoist and Notion workflows. |
| 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. | The maker describes Pro as suited to individuals getting started, Business to teams needing control, and Enterprise to large organizations. |
| Security | The maker says data is stored in controlled facilities in the Netherlands and handled according to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 practices, with confidential data encrypted in transit and payments compliant with PCI DSS. | Enterprise includes SOC II documentation, SSO (SAML), and a custom DPA. |
| 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. | Business and Enterprise include priority support, described as moving requests to the front of the queue for faster responses. |
Plans
Approval Studio
- LITE$60 a month
- PRO$160 a month
- PRO XL$300 a month
- ENTERPRISEPriced on request
MarkUp
- Pro (50 MarkUps)$79 a month
- Pro (50 MarkUps/month)$79 a month
- Pro (75 MarkUps)$99 a month
- Pro (75 MarkUps/month)$99 a month
- Pro (100 MarkUps)$129 a month
- Pro (100 MarkUps/month)$129 a month
- Business (200 MarkUps)$499 a month
- Business (200 MarkUps/month)$499 a month
- Business (400 MarkUps)$649 a month
- Business (400 MarkUps/month)$649 a month
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.