File Approved vs Proof Approve
File Approved
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proofapprove.comSide by side
| Figure | File Approved | Proof Approve |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Design Proofing Software | 8.1 (#10) | 7.7 (#19) |
| Spec score · Online Proofing Software | 8.1 (#13) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Integrations | The site says no setup or integrations are required and mentions sharing links through email or Slack. | Proof Approve is designed to work alongside existing tools for design, quoting, invoicing, scheduling, or production. |
| Support | The product page lists priority support as a feature. | The Shop plan includes priority support. |
Plans
In their own words
File Approved
File Approved has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Proof Approve
Proof Approve is a web application for custom-product businesses that send proofs and collect customer decisions alongside an order. A customer opens a private link without an account, reviews a PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG proof, then approves it or requests changes. Approval and denial require a typed full-name signature, while denials also require notes explaining the requested changes. Proof history can record sent, opened, resent, approved, denied, and revoked events with timestamps, IP address, and browser information. The Free plan costs nothing and includes five proof sends monthly, one seat, private links, signed decisions, and 60-day retention. Paid plans start at $12 a month. Studio and Shop add automatic reminders; Shop also includes white-label branding and priority support. The service is designed to sit beside design, quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and production tools. Typed signatures are not guaranteed legally sufficient in every jurisdiction or transaction.