ColorGATE Productionserver
ColorGATE Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production.
What ColorGATE Productionserver is
ColorGATE Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production. Its S, M, and L editions target single-printer setups, expanding print shops, and high-throughput providers. Each edition includes advanced cutmarks, color correction tools, MIM administration, a multi-color ICC engine, RIP while Print, visual scaling, and white ink support. Other workflow options vary by edition and can include Adobe PDF Print Engine, color replacement, tiling, media device synchronization, linearization, print and cut, nesting, and quality assurance. Optional packages address color profiling, proofing, and screen printing. Productionserver can connect with existing workflows through a REST API, which requires the Access Control Module. Perpetual licenses carry an annual Value Pack Subscription fee equal to 18% of license value, including support and upgrades. Supported systems include 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported; virtual-machine operation is not permitted with soft-key licenses.
Good
- Three editions address different production scales
- All editions include white ink support and color correction
- Optional packages cover profiling, proofing, and screen printing
- Offers subscription and perpetual licensing
- Lists online training and ticket-based technical support
Watch out
- Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported
- Soft-key licenses cannot be used on virtual machines
- Perpetual licenses have an annual 18% Value Pack fee
Who it suits
Productionserver suits print providers choosing among configurations for a single printer, a growing shop, or higher-throughput production. It is for Windows users whose print workflows need RIP and color-management tools.
Verdict
Productionserver offers a configurable set of RIP and color-management capabilities across three editions. Check edition-specific options and Windows requirements, and ask ColorGATE for license pricing before choosing.
Plans and prices
From ColorGATE Productionserver's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Core Productionserver L | Priced on request | 1 included Cat-0/Cat-1/Cat-2/Cat-3 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 40 hotfolders · 4 RIP processes |
| Core Productionserver M | Priced on request | 1 included Cat-0/Cat-1 OMS · up to 4 additional OMS · 20 hotfolders · 2 RIP processes |
| Core Productionserver S | Priced on request | 1 included Cat-0 OMS · 5 hotfolders · 1 RIP process · 1 printer setup |
The facts
Each one read from ColorGATE Productionserver's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API security
- The API developer guide says connections use HTTPS by default, with a self-signed certificate, and that users can install their own certificate.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Editions
- The S, M, and L editions are aimed at single printer setups, growing print shops, and high-throughput print providers, respectively.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Productionserver can connect to existing workflows through a REST API, which requires the Access Control Module.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Maintenance fee
- For perpetual licenses, the annual Value Pack Subscription is charged at 18% of the license value; the maker says it includes support and upgrades.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- ColorGATE lists 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 editions and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 among Productionserver system requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Optional packages
- Profiler Suite, Simulation & Proofing Package, and Screen Package are offered for specialized color profiling, proofing, and screen printing workflows.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Core Productionserver is a configurable RIP and color management product family for digital print production.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Shared features
- All editions include advanced cutmarks, color correction tools, MIM administration, a multi-color ICC engine, RIP while Print, visual scaling, and white ink support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page lists self-service guides and documentation, online training sessions, and technical support through a web ticket system.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Workflow features
- Depending on edition, included options include Adobe PDF Print Engine, color replacement, tiling, media device synchronization, linearization, print and cut, nesting, and quality assurance.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- ColorGATE says it was founded in 1997; its imprint lists the company address in Hannover, Germany.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Hannover, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Licensing and price
- The maker describes Productionserver as available by subscription for an annual fee or as a perpetual license, but does not state the product license price on these pages.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limit
- The maker says Apple ARM-based Macs are unsupported; Intel Macs can run Productionserver with a USB dongle and Parallels Desktop.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Virtual machine limit
- Productionserver operation on virtual machines is not permitted with soft-key licenses.checked 4 Oct 2026
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