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ColorGATE Productionserver

Windows

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

ColorGATE Productionserver is ranked #11 of 19 in color management software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows.

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Core Productionserver S Not published 1 included Cat-0 OMS · 5 hotfolders · 1 RIP process · 1 printer setup colorgate.com · 4 Oct 2026

Core Productionserver M Not published 1 included Cat-0/Cat-1 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 20 hotfolders · 2 RIP processes colorgate.com · 4 Oct 2026

Core Productionserver L Not published 1 included Cat-0/Cat-1/Cat-2/Cat-3 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 40 hotfolders · 4 RIP processes colorgate.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Printer profiling: Yes
ICC profile management: Yes
License model: both

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The record

Purpose: Core Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production.
Editions: The S, M, and L editions are aimed at single printer setups, growing print shops, and high-throughput print providers, respectively.
Shared features: All editions include advanced cutmarks, color correction tools, MIM administration, a multi-color ICC engine, RIP while Print, visual scaling, and white ink support.
Workflow features: Depending on edition, included options include Adobe PDF Print Engine, color replacement, tiling, media device synchronization, linearization, print and cut, nesting, and quality assurance.
Optional packages: Profiler Suite, Simulation & Proofing Package, and Screen Package are offered for specialized color profiling, proofing, and screen printing workflows.
Integration: Productionserver can connect to existing workflows through a REST API, which requires the Access Control Module.
Licensing and price: The maker describes Productionserver as available by subscription for an annual fee or as a perpetual license, but does not state the product license price on these pages.
Maintenance fee: For perpetual licenses, the annual Value Pack Subscription is charged at 18% of the license value; the maker says it includes support and upgrades.
Support: The product page lists self-service guides and documentation, online training sessions, and technical support through a web ticket system.
Operating system: ColorGATE lists 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 editions and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 among Productionserver system requirements.
Platform limit: The maker says Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported; Intel Macs can run Productionserver with a USB dongle and Parallels Desktop.
Virtual machine limit: Productionserver operation on virtual machines is not permitted with soft-key licenses.
API security: The API developer guide says connections use HTTPS by default, with a self-signed certificate, and that users can install their own certificate.
Company: ColorGATE says it was founded in 1997; its imprint lists the company address in Hannover, Germany.

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Best Color Management Software in 2026#11 of 19

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colorgate.com/products/software/core-productionserver· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/products/software/rest-api/· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/service-support/resources/licensing/· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/service-support/resources/value-packs/· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/products/software/decor-productionserve· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/TN_-_Producti· checked 4 Oct 2026
colorgate.com/about-colorgate/who-is-colorgate/· checked 4 Oct 2026