Artwork Flow vs Filestage

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.

Filestage is a web and API platform for reviewing files and managing content approvals. It brings comments, annotations, version comparisons, approvals, and change requests into review workflows. Supported content includes videos, images, designs, documents, websites, interactive HTML, and audio. Review Agents can check grammar, spelling, brand assets, forbidden terms, compliance issues, and barcodes or QR codes. Integrations listed include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, monday.com, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Zapier. Approval workflows, unlimited version history, role permissions, guest comment-only access, and audit logs are listed. Filestage states that it is GDPR compliant and holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR Level One credentials. It describes AWS EU hosting, TLS 1.2 and 1.3 in transit, and AES 256 encryption at rest. A free plan allows one active project and five new files monthly. Paid plans start at €199 a month, with a 14-day trial.