Head-to-head
Podio vs ProofHub
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Podio and ProofHub for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Podio and ProofHub differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Podio fully includes 4 and ProofHub fully includes 4.
Video & Image Review
ProofHub partially covers video & image review; Podio doesn't include it.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Podio or ProofHub better for creative teams?
Podio and ProofHub cover a similar amount of the workflow — of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 4. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Podio and ProofHub cost?
Podio's paid plans start at $11.20/user/month (Plus, billed annually; $14 monthly) and $19.20/user/month for Premium (annual; $24 monthly), with a free forever tier capped at 5 employees and just 100 items per organization across all apps and workspaces. ProofHub uses flat, per-seat-free pricing with no free plan (just a 14-day trial): Essential is $45/member-free... $45/month billed annually ($50 monthly) with 40 projects and 15GB storage, and Ultimate Control is $89/month annually for the first three months then $135/month ($99→$150 monthly) with unlimited projects and 100GB.
What do both Podio and ProofHub lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, freelancer payments, file storage & drive and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Podio and ProofHub?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Podio and ProofHub, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Free forever for up to 5 members — no credit card required.
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