Which Online Proofing Software is for You: GoProof vs Ashore
Last updated on by Cody Miles
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Automated, online proofing software is increasingly becoming an indispensable tool for creatives. Whether you are a marketer, developer, designer, or printer, you’ve likely realized the value in scaling your manual approval processes.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at GoProof, one of the proofing industry’s mainstays, and compare it with Ashore.
GoProof
You’ve likely already discovered GoProof. It’s one of the industry’s biggest names and offers most of the features you’d expect in online proofing.
Like Ashore, it includes:
- Automated approval workflows
- Support for popular file types
- Easy online access to proofs for free
Key Features of GoProof:
- Version Control: View previous versions and compare them side-by-side.
- Version History: Track the progress of a proof, following all actions and changes.
- Automated Workflows: Move proofs from one stage to the next automatically once set conditions are met.
- Change Requests: In addition to commenting, request specific changes to be made on a proof.
Ashore
Ashore also allows you to automate your approval process with modifiable workflows and automated reminders.
Key Differentiators:
- No Account Required for Approvers: Approvers simply receive a review link.
- Flexible Proof Sending:
- Send a single review link for all reviewers to join.
- Use workflows to automate multi-stage approvals (e.g., internal review before client review).
- Proof Timeline: Automatically logs every action taken on a proof, including email delivery status and open tracking.
- Contextual Commenting: Approvers can comment directly on files using various proofing tools.
- Approval Checklists: Before approving, approvers must acknowledge a custom checklist (e.g., check spelling, colors, graphics) for added quality assurance.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GoProof | Ashore |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Workflows | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (modifiable, multi-stage) |
| Version Control | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (via Proof Timeline) |
| Version History | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (audit log in Proof Timeline) |
| Change Request Option | ✅ Yes | ❌ No specific "request changes" button (comments + checklist instead) |
| No-Account Reviewer Access | ❌ No (account required) | ✅ Yes |
| Approval Checklists | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| File Type Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Max Transparency in Activity Log | Limited to version history | Full audit log with email tracking |
Conclusion
Both GoProof and Ashore offer a wide range of powerful proofing features.
GoProof is a well-established solution with strong version control and change request functionality.
Ashore focuses on a seamless reviewer experience, removing barriers like account creation, and adds unique tools like approval checklists and detailed activity logs.
You shouldn’t just take our word for it—we’re a little biased!
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