Filestage vs PageProof
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Filestage and PageProof for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Filestage and PageProof differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Filestage fully includes 2 and PageProof fully includes 3.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
PageProof includes ai assistant (kloudie); Filestage covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Kanban Boards
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
- Calendar & Scheduling
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestage or PageProof better for creative teams?
PageProof covers more of the workflow out of the box (3 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 2), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Filestage and PageProof cost?
filestage's free plan is €0 with 10 team members but caps you at 1 active project, 5 new file uploads per month, 2 reviewer groups and 2 GB storage; paid plans run roughly €199/mo (Starter, ~$215) for unlimited projects and 1 TB, €329/mo (Business) for AI reviewers and 3 TB, then custom Enterprise - all flat-team pricing with 10 members included and extra members added in bundles of 5. PageProof has a genuinely free Reviewer tier ($0, no login - but reviewers can't upload or own proofs), then paid plans start at $24.90/user/mo for Teams with a 10-seat minimum (~$249/mo), $39.90/user for Teams Plus (~$399/mo, adds SSO and more templates), and custom Enterprise (SCIM, data residency, private comments).
What do both Filestage and PageProof lack?
Neither fully includes kanban boards, built-in chat, freelancer payments, file storage & drive and calendar & scheduling. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a 14-day free trial that unlocks everything.
Is there one tool that replaces both Filestage and PageProof?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in real-time chat, freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and the included kloudie AI assistant in one workspace. Every new workspace starts with a 14-day free trial with everything unlocked, then Pro is $29/member/mo, or $20/member/mo billed annually.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Filestage and PageProof, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Try everything free for 14 days; client guests never take a paid seat.
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