Wipster is designed to help your creative team get projects reviewed, approved, and out the door faster than ever before. 

It eliminates cumbersome email chains seeking client and creative approvals and allows project managers to see what stage of the review process each deliverable is in. While it’s great for some creative teams, others may be looking for alternatives that are better suited to their specific needs. 

That’s where we’re here to help. We’ll break down the issues that some creative teams face when working with Wipster and walk you through some alternative software solutions that may be a better fit for your team and workflow. 

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Shortcomings of Wipster

As with every program, Source Connect is not without its limitations. These include

• No workflow streaming for real-time edits: The software is designed to allow for notes and approvals to happen at each collaborator’s convenience. It’s not designed to live collaborate during the editing phases as there is no way to stream editing software through the program.  
• No collaborative video conferencing built-in: Wipster is not designed to support video conferencing or live discussion. 
• Requires file uploads for review: For Wipster to work, each asset must be uploaded to the system for review and approval, which can result in long download times and storage challenges.  
  

These drawbacks won’t matter much to you if you’re just looking for an approval and proofing platform. However, if you’re looking to collaborate live or want more features tailored towards the type of assets you use most (such as documents or graphics), Wipster might not be the perfect fit for you. 

To help with deciding which platform is right for you, we’ve compiled some alternative platforms that offer different unique features that may suit your team’s needs. 

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The Best Alternatives to Wipster

Evercast

Evercast is a remote editing collaboration platform that allows creatives to collaborate in real-time on recording and editing sessions, all while video conferencing and utilizing built-in notation features to make notes and suggest changes. 

Top features:

• Ultra-low latency streaming
• Ability to stream editing software workspace with other team members
• Timestamped note-taking and comments
• Video conferencing built-in
  

Use cases:

Evercast is not just a proofing platform; it's designed to replicate the feeling of being in a live editing session with all your co-collaborators. It is best used when you want to make edits as they’re suggested and review the results with everyone in real-time. 

Why customers might prefer using Evercast over Wipster:

The two biggest advantages of using Evercast over Wipster are its ability to stream the full editing workspace and the built-in video conferencing features. Instead of just making notes on an asset and waiting to see the results, Evercast allows each person to actively participate in the editing process, all while meeting “face-to-face” in a live, low-latency video conference. 

Pricing:

The flagship product for all your real-time collaboration needs starts at $849 per month for month-to-month plans, with discounted pricing starting at $549 per month for longer commitments. Special pricing packages are available for larger studios or teams.

Final word:‍

For creative teams that need more than just simple approvals and want to actively participate in the editing process, Evercast is a great option. Plus, the ability to stream live video conferencing within the program makes for a much more intimate and “live” feeling collaboration session.