Filestage
Online proofing and approval workflow for creative teams
About Filestage
Filestage is an online proofing platform that streamlines how creative teams review and approve content. It supports all major file formats — designs, images, videos, documents, PDFs, websites, interactive HTML, and audio — with visual annotation tools, threaded comments, automated approval workflows, and version comparison. The platform uses AI to check assets against brand guidelines and industry regulations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports all major file types including video, HTML, and live websites in one review platform
- Unlimited team members on all paid plans — flat pricing regardless of team size
- AI-powered brand guideline checking catches compliance issues before human review
- Threaded visual annotations keep feedback organized and contextual
Cons
- Basic plan at $109/month is expensive for freelancers or very small teams
- Free plan is too limited for meaningful evaluation of workflow features
- Learning curve for setting up complex multi-stage approval workflows
Key Features
Multi-Format Proofing
Review designs, images, videos, documents, PDFs, websites, HTML, and audio in one platform
Visual Annotations
Highlight specific areas of designs with pins, drawing tools, and threaded comment discussions
Approval Workflows
Automated multi-stage approval sequences with role-based permissions, deadlines, and reminders
Version Comparison
Side-by-side version comparison to see exactly what changed between revisions
AI Review Assistant
AI-powered checking of assets against brand guidelines and regulatory requirements as first-line review
Automations
Automate repetitive review tasks like routing, status updates, and deadline notifications
Integrations
Connects with project management, design, and storage tools to fit existing workflows
Pricing
- Basic proofing
- Limited projects
- Core annotation tools
- Unlimited team members
- All file format support
- Approval workflows
- Version comparison
- Everything in Basic
- AI review assistant
- Advanced automations
- Priority support
- Everything in Professional
- SSO/SAML
- Advanced security
- Dedicated success manager
Best For
Creative Agency Review Cycles
Route client-facing designs through internal review, client feedback, and final approval stages
Marketing Collateral Approval
Review and approve marketing materials with brand compliance checks before publication
Video Production Feedback
Collect timestamped feedback on video content from stakeholders without scheduling review meetings
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