ProofForge

    Ashore alternative

    A print-shop-focused Ashore alternative

    Ashore is a capable approval platform aimed at creative teams and agencies, with per-user pricing that grows as your team does. If what you actually need is to send print artwork, collect pinned feedback and get a clear sign-off, ProofForge does that at one flat price — with AI artwork checks built in.

    $29/month AUD after your trial · Cancel anytime

    Why print shops look for an Ashore alternative

    Per-user pricing that climbs every time you add a team member
    Feature tiers built around agency workflows, not print jobs
    No automatic print-readiness or spelling check on uploaded artwork
    Job specs like size, stock and finish not shown on the proof

    How ProofForge works

    1. Step 1

      Upload the artwork

      Drop in a PDF, JPG or PNG up to 50 MB. ProofForge creates a job with version 1 and checks print readiness.

    2. Step 2

      Send one proof link

      Your client gets a branded link by email. No account, no login, no downloads — it opens in any browser.

    3. Step 3

      Client marks up and decides

      They drop pins on the exact spot that needs changing, or approve with their name (and optional signature).

    4. Step 4

      Print with a clear record

      Every view, comment and approval is timestamped in the job history, so you know exactly which version was signed off.

    What you get with ProofForge

    Flat $29/month

    One published price. Extra team seats are $5 each — no tiers, no sales calls.

    AI artwork checks

    Every upload is checked for print-readiness issues and spelling mistakes.

    Job specs on the proof

    Clients confirm size, stock, finish and quantity alongside the artwork.

    Kanban job board

    See what’s sent, viewed, in changes and approved at a glance.

    No client accounts

    Clients review and approve from one branded link.

    Stale proof alerts

    Proofs waiting 24+ hours are flagged with one-click follow-up.

    Questions

    How does ProofForge pricing compare to Ashore?

    Ashore has a limited free plan and paid plans priced per user (from around $15/user/month as of October 2026 — check their site for current pricing). ProofForge is a flat $29 AUD/month including core features, with extra seats at $5 each.

    Does ProofForge have approval checklists like Ashore?

    Yes — clients tick approval checklist items before they can approve, and their name, time and optional signature are recorded.

    Can I try it before switching?

    Yes, there’s a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

    Send your first proof today

    14-day free trial, then $29/month AUD. Cancel anytime.