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Artwork Flow
Artwork Flow · New York (LinkedIn primary location); Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Crunchbase) · founded 2020
What it is
Artwork Flow is artwork management software for packaging teams, combining artwork assets with review and approval workflows. Its proofing tools include annotations, comments, version comparison, overprint preview, and barcode and color checks. Customizable rulebooks can flag label issues such as incorrect barcodes, missing allergen information and regulatory requirements. The proofing page says users can upload and review more than 160 file types. The workflow can support Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for 21 CFR, including audit logs and electronic signatures. Artwork Flow is available on Android, iOS and the web, and includes version history. Free is capped at three users and 2 GB of storage, with up to 20 creative reviews per month. Professional costs $30 per user per month, billed per user per month, and includes up to 10 users, 50 GB of storage and up to 50 creative reviews monthly. The cloud-based service identifies ISO 27001:2013 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.
For and against
For
- Proofing includes annotations and version comparison.
- Rulebooks can check barcodes and allergen information.
- Workflow supports audit logs and electronic signatures.
- Available on Android, iOS and the web.
Against
- Free plan is capped at three users.
- Free plan includes 2 GB of storage.
- Professional costs $30 per user per month.
The verdict
Artwork Flow centers on packaging artwork review, approvals and label checks, with tiered capacity for different team sizes. Compare the Free limits with Professional’s published user, storage and review allowances before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
The Free plan is described for individuals and small teams; Professional is positioned for creative agencies and growing brands. Enterprise is described for large teams and rapidly scaling brands.
Plans and prices
Professional
up to 10 users · unlimited reviewers · 50 GB storage · up to 50 creative reviews per month
Read 15 Oct 2026 · artworkflowhq.com
Free
up to 3 users · unlimited reviewers · DAM library · version compare
Read 15 Oct 2026 · artworkflowhq.com
Enterprise
advanced workflows · custom checklists · enterprise-grade security · dedicated customer success manager
Read 15 Oct 2026 · artworkflowhq.com
On the record
- Access controls
- The pricing page lists admin password resets, forced logouts, mandatory password changes, document encryption, and password protection among security features.artworkflowhq.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- AI compliance
- ComplyAI lets teams create rulebooks for checks such as allergens, ingredients, barcodes, approved words and regulatory requirements.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Annotations and checklists
- Reviewers can mark artwork, tag colleagues, attach reference files and use custom checklists with rejection comments.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API security
- Artwork Flow's security documentation says API calls use secured JWT tokens and network traffic is HTTPS-protected.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Asana integration
- The Asana integration can create Artwork Flow projects from Asana tasks, synchronize statuses and approvals, and requires an Asana administrator API token.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Backups and logs
- The security page states that backups run daily, are retained for 35 days, and infrastructure actions are logged with request and IP details.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Barcode inspection
- The product checks 14 types of one-dimensional barcodes and also analyzes two-dimensional codes such as QR codes.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Certifications stated
- The vendor cites SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 2701:2013 certification on its homepage, while its security page describes provider coverage for ISO 27001, ISO 27018, PCI DSS and ISO 22301.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size and age
- LinkedIn lists Artwork Flow as privately held, founded in 2019, headquartered in New York and sized at 51–200 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Customizable rulebooks check labels for issues such as incorrect barcodes, missing allergen information, and regulatory requirements.artworkflowhq.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Digital asset management
- Its DAM centralizes packaging assets and supports metadata, AI smart tagging, contextual search, permissions and version history.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- File storage controls
- Artwork files are kept in private AWS S3 objects, accessed through permission-checked presigned URLs that expire after 30 minutes.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free tier limits
- The Free plan is capped at three users and 2 GB of storage, and includes up to 20 creative reviews per month.artworkflowhq.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Figma, Adobe, Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint and Google Calendar integrations across plans.artworkflowhq.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The pricing page describes Free as for individuals and small teams, Professional for creative agencies and growing brands, and Enterprise for large teams and rapidly scaling brands.artworkflowhq.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Legal name and founder
- Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Artwork Flow and lists Ankit Tomar as founder; it places the company in Bangalore, Karnataka, India with 101–250 employees.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Legal workflows
- The proofing page says the workflow can support Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for 21 CFR, including audit logs and electronic signatures.artworkflowhq.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Limit: performance and reporting
- GetApp's review summary lists slow performance, slow loading, feature limitations, integration issues and inadequate reporting among recurring negatives.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
The review
Overview
Artwork Flow is a cloud-based artwork management service centered on packaging reviews, approvals and label checks. It is best suited to packaging teams that need proofing and compliance checks in one workflow. Its packaging-focused tools are compelling, but the review and storage caps on Free and per-user Professional pricing put a ceiling on how far the lower tiers stretch.
Key features
Proofing combines annotations and comments with version comparison, overprint preview, and barcode and color checks. That breadth makes Artwork Flow more relevant to packaging production than a review tool built around comments alone: reviewers can examine visual changes alongside details that affect printed output and label accuracy. The service supports images, PDFs, HTML and video; the proofing workflow accepts more than 160 file types, while plan summaries specify 20+ file formats.
Customizable rulebooks can check labels for issues such as incorrect barcodes, missing allergen information and regulatory requirements. This can make repeatable label checks part of the review process, though teams remain responsible for ensuring their rules and approvals meet their obligations. The workflow can support Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for 21 CFR, including audit logs and electronic signatures.
Integrations depend on the tier: Free includes Figma and Adobe, Professional adds Slack and Google Drive, and Enterprise adds Dropbox and SharePoint. The cloud service is ISO 27001:2013 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified. Security features include document encryption, password protection, admin password resets, forced logouts and mandatory password changes. Enterprise also includes a dedicated customer success manager, onboarding support, team training and priority requests.
Pricing
Free costs nothing, billed Yearly (20% OFF). It allows three users, unlimited guest reviewers, 2 GB of storage and up to 20 creative reviews per month, with 20+ file formats. Figma and Adobe integrations give individuals and small teams a way to use the core workflow without a subscription. The limits are material, however: a team that reviews more than 20 items monthly or needs more storage must move up.
Professional costs $30 a month, billed per user per month. It supports up to 10 users, 50 GB of storage and up to 50 creative reviews per month, with unlimited guest reviewers and 20+ file formats. Slack and Google Drive integrations add to the Free tier’s Figma and Adobe connections. This is the more suitable tier for growing brands and creative agencies that need more capacity, but the per-user price means the subscription grows with the team, and the 50-review ceiling remains.
Enterprise has custom pricing. It includes advanced workflows, custom checklists, enterprise-grade security, single sign-on, and user activity logging and reports. Large or rapidly scaling teams that need those controls and Dropbox or SharePoint integrations are the intended fit; smaller teams should weigh whether those capabilities justify moving beyond Professional.
Platforms
Artwork Flow is available on Android, iOS and the web. Its supported content includes images, PDFs, HTML and video.
Who it's for
Packaging teams that coordinate artwork approvals and need structured label checks are the clearest fit. Free is suited to individuals and small teams with modest review volume; Professional better fits growing brands and creative agencies that can use its additional users, storage and integrations. Large teams with advanced workflow, security or reporting needs should consider Enterprise. Artwork Flow is less compelling for teams whose needs exceed Professional’s review allowance but do not warrant Enterprise features and custom pricing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Packaging-specific proofing combines version comparison and overprint preview with barcode and color checks, making it useful for catching production-sensitive changes.
- Customizable label rulebooks can check for barcode, allergen and regulatory issues, while the workflow can support Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for 21 CFR.
- Unlimited guest reviewers across Free and Professional lets teams involve external reviewers without using one of the plan’s user seats.
Cons
- Free is capped at three users, 2 GB and 20 creative reviews per month, limiting its usefulness for sustained review volume.
- Professional’s 50-review monthly cap may constrain busy teams even with its higher storage allowance.
- Professional is priced per user per month, so seat costs rise as a team grows; Enterprise requires custom pricing.
Alternatives
For a broader comparison of review-focused tools, see Design Proofing Software; teams focused on organizing assets can compare options in Digital Asset Management Software.
Choose Ashore if its free tier’s 30 files per month and 1 GB storage better suit a single-user workflow. Cage is another freemium alternative. WebProof is a freemium option. Ziflow is a freemium option. Notism is a freemium option. MediaBeacon is a paid option with cloud or on-premise deployment. Approval Studio is a paid option with a 14-day free trial. GoVisually is a paid option with a Lite plan for 1 to 5 users and 15 active projects.
Verdict
Artwork Flow is a strong choice for packaging teams that need approvals, production-aware proofing and repeatable label checks together. Free is a practical starting point for small, low-volume work, while Professional adds useful capacity for growing teams. Look elsewhere if your review volume will outgrow Professional’s 50 monthly reviews and Enterprise’s custom pricing is not a fit.
