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ColorGATE Productionserver
Hannover, Germany
What it is
ColorGATE Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production on Windows. The S edition targets single-printer setups, M is for growing print shops, and L is for high-throughput providers. Every edition includes advanced cutmarks, color correction tools, MIM administration, a multi-color ICC engine, RIP while Print, visual scaling, and white ink support. Depending on edition, workflow options can include Adobe PDF Print Engine, color replacement, tiling, media-device synchronization, linearization, print and cut, nesting, and quality assurance. Optional Profiler Suite, Simulation & Proofing Package, and Screen Package address specialized profiling, proofing, and screen-printing work. A REST API can connect Productionserver to existing workflows when the Access Control Module is used. Licensing is available as an annual subscription or perpetual license; perpetual licenses carry an annual Value Pack Subscription fee equal to 18% of license value for support and upgrades. Supported systems include 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported.
For and against
For
- Three editions for different production sizes
- Includes multi-color ICC engine
- Supports printer profiling and ICC management
- REST API workflow connection
- Annual or perpetual licensing
Against
- Perpetual licenses add an 18% annual fee
- Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported
- Soft-key licenses cannot run in virtual machines
The verdict
Productionserver offers tiered RIP and color-management editions with shared core tools and optional workflow packages. Buyers should match edition requirements, Windows compatibility, API module needs, and licensing costs with ColorGATE.
Who it suits
It suits digital print providers choosing among single-printer, growing-shop, and high-throughput editions. Windows-based teams needing RIP, color management, profiling, or workflow integration can evaluate the matching edition.
Plans and prices
Core Productionserver L
1 included Cat-0/Cat-1/Cat-2/Cat-3 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 40 hotfolders · 4 RIP processes
Read 4 Oct 2026 · colorgate.com
Core Productionserver M
1 included Cat-0/Cat-1 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 20 hotfolders · 2 RIP processes
Read 4 Oct 2026 · colorgate.com
Core Productionserver S
1 included Cat-0 OMS · 5 hotfolders · 1 RIP process · 1 printer setup
Read 4 Oct 2026 · colorgate.com
On the record
- 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.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company
- ColorGATE says it was founded in 1997; its imprint lists the company address in Hannover, Germany.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editions
- The S, M, and L editions are aimed at single printer setups, growing print shops, and high-throughput print providers, respectively.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Productionserver can connect to existing workflows through a REST API, which requires the Access Control Module.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- ColorGATE lists 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 editions and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 among Productionserver system requirements.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Optional packages
- Profiler Suite, Simulation & Proofing Package, and Screen Package are offered for specialized color profiling, proofing, and screen printing workflows.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- The maker says Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported; Intel Macs can run Productionserver with a USB dongle and Parallels Desktop.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Core Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page lists self-service guides and documentation, online training sessions, and technical support through a web ticket system.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Virtual machine limit
- Productionserver operation on virtual machines is not permitted with soft-key licenses.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.colorgate.com · read 4 Oct 2026
