Cway

What Cway is

Cway is an artwork management platform for packaging operations, bringing workflows, approvals, artwork assets, and product data together. Automated stages assign task ownership, show status, and send notifications. Reviewers can comment on artwork, add visual annotations and markup, compare versions, and track approval decisions. A centralized asset library includes metadata, version history, access controls, and external sharing; activity logs cover revisions, comments, approvals, and feedback. Product and SKU information management is included, with up to 1,000 SKUs on Pro and unlimited SKUs on Enterprise. Cway supports PDF, AI, EPS, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and more than 100 file formats. It runs in modern browsers without custom installations. Lightbox is a native macOS and Windows desktop client that connects artwork projects with local design applications. Cway builds custom integrations and APIs upon request; Enterprise lists ERP/MDM integrations for PIM. The company describes its customers as packaging and FMCG teams, including brand owners, design and service providers, printers, and production partners. Plans are paid, starting with Starter at €450 a month; Pro is €1,200 a month and Enterprise is €3,000 a month.

Who it suits

Cway suits packaging and FMCG teams that need to coordinate artwork reviews, approvals, assets, and product data. Its stated customer groups include brand owners, design and service providers, printers, and production partners.

Limits

Starter includes 200 GB of storage and 100 GB of outbound traffic. Pro includes up to 1,000 SKUs; Enterprise provides unlimited SKUs.

Getting started

1. Open https://www.cwaysoftware.com/ in a modern browser.
2. Choose Starter at €450 a month, Pro at €1,200 a month, or Enterprise at €3,000 a month.
3. Set up packaging artwork workflows, task ownership, and approval stages.
4. Add artwork assets and product or SKU information to the platform.
5. Use the Lightbox desktop client on macOS or Windows to connect projects with local design applications, if needed.

Verdict

Choose Cway if packaging operations need shared artwork workflows, review tools, asset controls, and product data management. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or if the paid monthly plans do not fit your budget.