Cage vs Threadline
Cage
cageapp.comThreadline
usethreadline.comSide by side
| Figure | Cage | Threadline |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8/mo | $199/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) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Intended users | The maker describes Cage as suitable for freelancers, creative teams, agencies, and studios. | Threadline describes itself as a focused system for custom apparel, print, and decoration teams, not a general-purpose shop operating system. |
| Security | Cage says it uses 256-bit SSL encryption, PCI-compliant payment processors, and daily backups. | Threadline says it uses HTTPS/TLS in transit and restricted access controls, does not sell customer data, and allows artwork, mockups, and proof records to be exported. |
| 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. | Users can contact the Threadline team from a workspace page or email Jon at [email protected]. |
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.
Threadline
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