Cage vs ProofForge
Cage
cageapp.comProofForge
proofforge.printforgeapps.comSide by side
| Figure | Cage | ProofForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8/mo | A$29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Design Proofing Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.2 (#8) |
| Approvals | Files support multiple, timestamped approvers and approval-request reminder emails. | The client approval workflow includes an audit trail. |
| File support | The service advertises support for more than 150 file formats and codecs, including media files and PDFs. | The pricing page lists unlimited file uploads up to 50 MB per file. |
| Security | Cage says it uses 256-bit SSL encryption, PCI-compliant payment processors, and daily backups. | The privacy policy says files are kept in private buckets and accessed through temporary signed URLs, with encryption in transit and at rest and row-level security policies. |
| Support | Cage offers in-product support, live chat and email support, with stated responses within minutes or within an hour during normal business hours depending on the page. | The product lists a contact form and the email [email protected] for enquiries. |
| Version history | Cage preserves source files, comment history and timestamped versions so teams can review earlier work and resolve feedback. | Users can compare revisions side by side and track version history. |
Plans
Cage
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Standard$8 a month
- Standard$8 a month
- Professional$14 a month
- Professional$14 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Cage
Cage is media collaboration and project workflow software for designers, agencies, and in-house teams. Users can annotate images, video, audio, PDFs, and more than 150 other file formats, then coordinate work with projects, tasks, messages, calendars, milestones, and activity streams. Timestamped approvals and file version history support review and change tracking. Branded presentations let users share design files with teams and clients. Listed integrations include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Slack, and Dropbox. Its Chrome extension captures files with one click for download or addition to a Cage project for annotation. The free plan is billed Free forever and is limited to one user, one project, and 2 GB of storage, with unlimited reviewers and no credit card requirement. Standard is $8 a month, billed per user, and includes up to 25 people and up to 500 GB of storage. Professional is $14 a month per user and includes up to 2 TB of storage. Paid plans are month to month and can be cancelled, upgraded, or downgraded at any time. Support is available through in-app live chat or email during normal business hours, Monday through Friday Central Time.
ProofForge
ProofForge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.