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TrulyFinal vs PageProof
PageProof is strong on print production, with colour checks, plugins and enterprise controls. TrulyFinal focuses on the client review and approval loop for a small studio. The choice depends on how much print checking the studio needs and whether the approval record can wait for an enterprise plan.
Client experience
| Question | TrulyFinal | PageProof |
|---|---|---|
| Client account | No account. The client opens a link and comments. | Reviewers are invited by link and do not need to register. |
| Approval | Approve or request changes in the review, with a 10-second undo. | Approval is part of the proof workflow; digital signatures are an Enterprise feature. |
| Branding | Studio logo and colour; custom domain on Agency. | Basic co-branding is available; advanced co-branding is listed on Team Plus. |
Review workflow
| Question | TrulyFinal | PageProof |
|---|---|---|
| Print checks | PDF and image review, version compare and print proof checklist. | Print-focused checks, including colour separation, barcodes and spelling. |
| Internal comments | Included in every plan. | Private comments are listed as an Enterprise feature or a paid add-on. |
| Approval record | Included in every plan, with the approver, version, date and file fingerprint. | A full audit and compliance export is listed on Enterprise. |
| Plugins | No Adobe plugin; the studio exports a PDF or image. | Plugins for InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other tools. |
Price and plan
| Question | TrulyFinal | PageProof |
|---|---|---|
| Published entry price | US$79 per month, billed annually (US$99 monthly). | US$249 per month, or US$2,499 per year, for Team. |
| Main plan | Agency at US$179 per month, billed annually, with 15 seats. | Team Plus at US$499 per month, or US$4,999 per year. |
| Seats | 5, 15 or 30 by plan. | Team pricing is per team; the public page does not list a seat limit. |
| Trial | 14 days, no card. | A trial is available; confirm the current length on the pricing page. |
Where PageProof fits better
- PageProof is the better fit when the studio needs advanced print checks, colour separation or barcode verification.
- It is the better fit when the team works inside Adobe applications and wants a plugin workflow.
- It is the better fit when the studio needs the enterprise controls and the enterprise contract.
If you switch
- Export the current proofs, comments and approvals before the trial ends.
- Run a print proof in both tools and compare the colour and preflight checks.
- Keep the old proof links available until the current print run is approved.
Questions
Does TrulyFinal check print files?
TrulyFinal reviews the PDF and image and keeps the approval record. It is not a preflight or colour-separation tool; use the printer's preflight and a proof for production checks.
Is PageProof cheaper than TrulyFinal?
PageProof Team starts at US$249 per month or US$2,499 per year. TrulyFinal Studio is US$79 per month billed annually. Compare the print checks and the enterprise controls the studio needs.
Can a studio use both?
Yes. A print-heavy studio can use PageProof for production checks and TrulyFinal for the client review and approval record, although two tools add a handoff.
Sources
Reviewed November 3, 2026. Public pages can change; check the source before relying on a date or a price.