Modern AI automation vs. legacy enterprise software.
Studio Designer has served the industry for 30 years. Object & Order is what comes next — AI-powered procurement, real-time collaboration, and zero monthly fees.
| Feature | Object & Order Free | Studio Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free to use | — | |
| No per-seat fees | — | |
| Monthly subscription | — | $69–119/user/mo |
| Email & Order Tracking | ||
| Native email inbox | Gmail + Outlook | — |
| AI order extraction from inbox | — | |
| Auto PO-to-schedule matching | — | |
| Carrier tracking | — | |
| Email-to-task linking | — | |
| Schedules & Project Management | ||
| Real-time collaborative editing | — | |
| Live presence (see who's viewing) | — | |
| Per-item profitability & markup | ||
| Alternate product options | — | |
| Document history & snapshots | — | |
| Item-based architecture | ||
| Time tracking | — | |
| Concurrent timers (5 at once) | — | |
| Product Sourcing | ||
| Web clipper (Chrome extension) | ||
| AI product data extraction | — | |
| In-app URL parser | — | |
| Product library | ||
| Client Experience | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Multiple auth options | — | |
| Row-level comments & approvals | ||
| Granular permissions | — | |
| Financials & Accounting | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Stripe payments | ||
| QuickBooks integration | Native accounting | |
| General ledger / AP / AR | — | |
| Sales tax automation | — | |
| Payroll (Gusto) | — | |
| Dynamic billing rates | — | |
Where Object & Order pulls ahead
AI replaces the data entry
Studio Designer's accounting engine is powerful — but it requires rigorous, manual data entry from your team to function. Every PO, every shipment, every status change is entered by hand. Object & Order's AI silently monitors your inbox, extracts order data, and updates your schedule automatically.
- AI reads order confirmations from Gmail and Outlook
- PO numbers matched to schedule rows
- PDF attachments parsed automatically
- Carrier tracking from FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL
Up and running in minutes, not months
Studio Designer is an enterprise system that requires extensive onboarding, training, and configuration. Object & Order is a lean, modern platform you can start using the moment you sign up. Connect your email, create a project, and you're working.
- No onboarding process or training sessions
- Intuitive, modern interface
- Real-time collaboration from day one
- Connect Gmail or Outlook in two clicks
Enterprise features without enterprise pricing
A five-person firm on Studio Designer's mid-tier plan pays $475/month — over $5,700/year — before a single order is placed. Object & Order provides schedules, AI tracking, product library, client dashboards, invoicing, and QuickBooks integration for $0/month.
- $0/month regardless of team size
- No tiered feature access
- AI order tracking included
- Pay only when you purchase through the platform