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What is Ascend?

Ascend integrates five crucial workflows that agencies typically utilize on a weekly basis—forms, databases, pages, time tracking, and invoicing—into one cohesive workspace. Instead of juggling various tools like Notion, Tally, Calendly, Toggl, and FreshBooks, you can oversee the entire client journey within a single streamlined system that ensures data consistency across all functions. When a client submits an intake form, their details are automatically integrated into your database. Each entry can be viewed as a detailed page that includes notes, files, sub-tasks, and a built-in timer for tracking hours. The time logged is instantly reflected in an invoice generated from that same entry, removing the need for cumbersome CSV exports or the repetitive task of copying and pasting between different software. This innovative platform is designed specifically for independent consultants and small agency studios that operate on an hourly billing or retainer basis. You can start with a free tier, then opt for the Solo plan priced at $19 per month or the Studio plan at $49 monthly, both of which come without extra user fees. There is also a 30-day free trial for the paid plans, which does not require a credit card to sign up, providing an excellent opportunity to test the platform's capabilities without any financial commitment. The ease of consolidating these workflows can significantly streamline your business operations, allowing you to focus more on serving your clients effectively.

What is Aligno?

Aligno is a feedback and approval tool that gets client sign-off out of email. Send a share link, your client opens it, pins comments where the problem is on the design, and approves when they're ready. No login required for the people reviewing. The product handles four asset types: images, PDFs, video files, and live webpages. Live webpage review is what most proofing tools skip. Paste any URL and clients review the actual rendered site, not a flat screenshot. When a client approves a version, that version locks and becomes the official sign-off record. Comments on earlier versions stay attached to those versions for an audit trail. Pricing is intentionally simple. The free plan covers one asset with link-only sharing. Pro is $18 a month flat with unlimited projects and 100 GB of storage. Email sharing for client-facing review invites is included on Pro. Studio is custom-priced for agencies and adds unlimited storage with dedicated support. Most proofing tools charge per team member; Aligno doesn't. Aligno serves freelance designers, design agencies, web studios, animation and video production teams, and small in-house creative teams who collect client feedback on visual work.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Figma
Gmail
Microsoft SMTP Service
Notion
Slack

Integrations Supported

Figma
Gmail
Microsoft SMTP Service
Notion
Slack

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$19/month
Ascend uses flat pricing — no per-seat cost for solo operators.

Forms Free — $0
Client intake and lead-capture forms. Up to 3 active forms and 50 submissions per month, viewed in-app and exported to CSV. Docs and community support.

Solo — $19/month ($190/year, two months free)
Everything needed to run client work from first task to paid invoice: Inbox, Pages, Databases, Contacts, time tracking, branded invoicing, Forms and Dashboards, AI Advisor and Assistant, full API and MCP access, and Gmail/Outlook integration. One seat, 1M AI tokens per month. Email support.

Studio — $49/month ($490/year, two months free)
Everything in Solo, plus team roles and permissions, real-time co-editing, team chat, access groups, a 7-year compliance-grade audit log, and 5M AI tokens shared across seats. Up to 3 seats included; additional seats are $19/seat per month. Priority email support.

Free trial: 30 days, no credit card required, with all Solo features unlocked. If you do not upgrade, the account moves to the Forms Free plan and your data is retained. Annual billing saves two months on Solo and Studio.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$18/month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Optivation

Company Location

New Zealand

Company Website

www.optivation.io

Company Facts

Organization Name

Aligno

Date Founded

2025

Company Location

Netherlands

Company Website

aligno.io

Categories and Features

Project Management

Agile Methodologies
Budget Management
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Customizable Templates
Gantt Charts
Idea Management
Kanban Board
Milestone Tracking
Portfolio Management
Resource Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Traditional Methodologies

Categories and Features

Online Proofing

Audit Trail
Due Date Tracking
File Sharing
Markup Tools
Role-Based Permissions
Status Tracking
Version Control

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