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Aproove vs smartQ

Both stand on workflow management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Aproove

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Aproove brings approval, proofing, compliance records, integrations, and deployment choices into one platform. Annual pricing and the extra on-premises license should be considered alongside the required workflow tier.

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smartQ

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

smartQ offers several views, adaptable stages, and ticket intake from people without accounts. Its trial has limited file storage, and technical support is available only to paying account holders by email.

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The facts

AproovesmartQ
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hosted, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansBasic: $7 per user a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteaproove.comgetsmartq.com
On workflow management software#29 of 48#33 of 48

Aproove: what it does well

  • Proofing supports more than 180 file types
  • Linear, looping, and parallel workflows
  • Immutable audit trail and electronic signatures
  • More than 3,500 prebuilt connectors
  • Cloud, customer-cloud, or on-premises deployment

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Plans are billed annually
  • On-premises needs an additional security license
  • Enterprise pricing is custom

smartQ: what it does well

  • Board View supports drag-and-drop ticket management.
  • Workflows can be tailored with stage columns.
  • External Users do not count toward the plan.
  • Native iPhone, iPad, and Android apps are available.
  • 30-day trial includes all features.

What to know first

  • No free plan is available.
  • Trial file storage is limited to 30Mb.
  • Technical support is email-only for paying accounts.

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