Aalto vs Programa
Aalto vs Programa: which fits your studio
A focused, lightweight way to capture, curate, and share products, next to a full studio management suite.
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Programa aims to run the whole studio, from projects to invoicing. Aalto focuses on one job and does it well: capturing products from anywhere, curating them visually, and sharing them with clients. Many teams use a lightweight curation tool alongside their project system, and this page lays out the differences so you can choose.
Aalto vs Programa at a glance
| Feature | Aalto | Programa |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Product capture, curation, and sharing | End-to-end studio management |
| Best for | Fast sourcing and visual curation | Running projects, invoicing, and admin |
| Save from any website | Browser extension captures product data | Product clipper within the suite |
| Getting started | Free plan, sign up and save in minutes | Paid plans, studio onboarding |
| Views | Table, grid, and canvas | Schedules and project boards |
| Client sharing | Shared boards and tables | Client-facing project areas |
Light where it counts
Aalto focuses on the sourcing and curation step, so you can capture and organise products without setting up a whole studio system.
Start for free
Sign up and start saving products in minutes on the free plan, then upgrade to Pro when your team grows.
Pairs with your stack
Use Aalto for capture and curation alongside whatever you already run for project management and billing.
Try the focused option
Start curating products in minutes on the free plan and see how a lighter tool fits your studio.