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Abstract vs ProofHub

Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Software

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, ProofHub covers Tasks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and ProofHub actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and ProofHub differ
AttributeAbstractProofHub
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot ProofHub
  • Version controlnot ProofHub
  • Asset managementnot ProofHub
  • Team collaborationnot ProofHub

ProofHub

  • Project management with unlimited users on a flat monthly feenot Abstract
  • Proofing and reviewing files alongside task and discussion trackingnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

ProofHub

On request
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Core features
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced features
    • White labeling

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.
ProofHub review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or ProofHub better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and ProofHub at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or ProofHub?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and On request for ProofHub.
Does Abstract or ProofHub run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. ProofHub runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProofHub starts at On request.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what ProofHub is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that ProofHub cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking. Both handle Slack, GDPR.
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