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Approval Studio vs. StreamWork

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Approval Studio
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Approval Studio is a client-oriented online proofing software for creative teams and everyone working with designs. It aims to solve the proofing issue by building a clear design review workflow with features that include Annotations, External Reviews, Compare Modes, Task Assignments, Multi-language Interface, and Reporting. It also has 3-D party integrations with Adobe, Zapier, and Slack to make transitions smoother. The vendor states that the process is 52% faster…
$65
per month per 5 users
StreamWork
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
StreamWork is a review and approval platform used by marketing and creative teams to centralize feedback, streamline online proofing, and automate creative approval workflows. By consolidating version control, task management, and stakeholder input, it aims to eliminate bottlenecks and reduces rework. Teams can markup nearly any file type (videos, images, CAD files, documents, slides, etc), route assets through multi-stage approvals with smart deadlines, and share review links without requiring…
$0
2 users
Pricing
Approval StudioStreamWork
Editions & Modules
Lite
$65
per month per 5 users
Pro
$179
per month per 5 users
Pro XL
$330
per month per 15 users
Enterprise
Custom
per year per seat
Free
$0
2 users
Starter
$219
per month 15 users
Team
$369
per month 20 users
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year 25 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Approval StudioStreamWork
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPricing reflects a discount for the annual subscription. They also offer a standard 10% discount for non-profits and NGOs.StreamWork offers monthly and annual pricing options. Annual plans receive a discount.
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Community Pulse
Approval StudioStreamWork
Considered Both Products
Approval Studio

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StreamWork
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose StreamWork
Better than PageProof. Different from Workfront, so it's not a 1-to-1 comparison.
KP
Kelly Perry
Creative Operations Consultant
Chose StreamWork
StreamWork's Asana integration was the stand-out. I could not find any other platform that integrated so seamlessly into our existing process and automations.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose StreamWork
Compared to the other tools that I have used, StreamWork offers the most flexibility for internal and external needs. Workamajig was my favorite for centralizing a creative brief and creating a clear flow of approvers internally, but it never worked as expected with external …
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User Ratings
Approval StudioStreamWork
Likelihood to Recommend
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8.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Approval StudioStreamWork
Likelihood to Recommend
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1) I like that "Approvals" are on the main nav as this expedites my workflow as I'm QA for all our projects. I save time by not delving down into each project workspace 2) The Approval widget on the dashboard is also a time saver! 3) The "Review Approvals" section - I like being able to see the status of each user's approval process so I can send reminders 4) The "Skip Decision" feature is helpful as we're entering holiday season with folks being OOO.... we want to avoid gatekeeping/blockers. 5) While I haven't yet used the split review process, I can see how it will be helpful on my large-scale, long-term projects.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
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  • Centralizes feedback so comments and approvals aren’t scattered across emails or docs
  • Integrates with Asana, keeping tasks aligned without extra duplication
  • Simple, intuitive interface that makes setup and adoption quick
Allison Ricci | TrustRadius Reviewer
Allison Ricci
Director, Operations
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Cons
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  • External Reviewer Experience - making sure they understand how to comment / markup correctly, or simplifying the external reviewer interface even more.
KS
Katelyn Saucier
Client Success Manager
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Usability
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StreamWork is very easy to use. Most of our team figured out how to use the tool in a few minutes.
KM
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Alternatives Considered
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StreamWork's Asana integration was the stand-out. I could not find any other platform that integrated so seamlessly into our existing process and automations.
KP
Kelly Perry
Creative Operations Consultant
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Return on Investment
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  • Better client experience in receiving and reviewing deliverables
  • Can more easily share multiple deliverables at once without worrying about file sizes or security requirements
Verified User
Anonymous
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ScreenShots

Approval Studio Screenshots

Screenshot of a dashboard with Kanban viewScreenshot of a project pop-up in dark modeScreenshot of the review tool with annotationsScreenshot of the review tool with a side-by-side comparisonScreenshot of a project pop-up discussion sectionScreenshot of project analytics

StreamWork Screenshots

Screenshot of StreamWork Bulk Enterprise Approval. Here, users can route multiple media files—videos, PDFs, images, and decks—through a single approval flow, helping to keep stakeholders aligned, reduce bottlenecks, and upload new versions without disrupting progress.Screenshot of StreamWork Final Approval Review. This automates complex reviews with customizable, multi-stage workflows. Conditional routing, reviewer permissions, and smart deadlines help to ensure projects move forward efficiently without manual follow-ups.Screenshot of StreamWork Online Proofing Software. Here, users can annotate nearly any file type with precision markup and contextual comments, convert feedback into tasks instantly, and @mention teammates to streamline collaboration and keep projects on track.Screenshot of StreamWork Granular Approval Tracking. This creates real-time visibility into all approvals at a glance by enabling users to track deadlines, reviewer progress, and project status from a single dashboard.Screenshot of StreamWork Enterprise Approval Dashboards. These help maintain full compliance and accountability with immutable audit logs. They display time-stamped decisions, monitor reviewer activity, and generate reliable approval histories for enterprise-grade governance.Screenshot of some of StreamWork direct integrations like Asana, Monday.com, Slack, Google Drive, and Dropbox.