Artwork Flow vs Ashore

Artwork Flow is AI-powered artwork management software for packaging teams, combining asset storage with review and approval workflows. Proofing includes annotations, comments, version comparison, overprint preview, and barcode and color checks. Customizable rulebooks can inspect labels for incorrect barcodes, missing allergen information, and regulatory requirements. The proofing workflow supports more than 160 file types and can address Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for 21 CFR through audit logs and electronic signatures. Artwork Flow runs on Android, iOS, and the web and includes version history. The Free plan costs nothing, billed yearly, and allows three users, 2 GB storage, and 20 creative reviews monthly. Professional costs $30 a month, billed per user per month, with up to 10 users and 50 GB storage. Listed security includes ISO 27001:2013 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.

Ashore is online proofing software for reviewing and approving digital files. It supports automated approval workflows, real-time collaboration, and version control, while Smart Review compares uploaded versions and marks changes. Approvers can comment on audio and video at specific timestamps. Supported formats include images, PDFs, video, audio, HTML, live websites, DOCX, and TXT. Ashore offers plugins for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, plus Zapier connections and a REST API. Teams can brand review pages with custom domains, logos, and integrated email. The service logs proof activity, including emails and new versions, for audit trails. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web, with an API platform also listed. The Free plan costs nothing and includes one user, 30 files per month, and 1 GB of storage. Starter costs $15 a month and includes one user; Standard costs $46 a month and includes three. Paid plans list additional users at $15/month for Starter and Standard, and $23/month for Premium.