Head-to-head
Filestage vs ReviewStudio
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Filestage and ReviewStudio for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Filestage and ReviewStudio differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Filestage fully includes 2 and ReviewStudio fully includes 2.
Built-in Chat
ReviewStudio partially covers built-in chat; Filestage doesn't include it.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Filestage partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); ReviewStudio doesn't include it.
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
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestage or ReviewStudio better for creative teams?
Filestage and ReviewStudio cover a similar amount of the workflow - of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 2. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Filestage and ReviewStudio 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. ReviewStudio's free Starter plan gives unlimited users and guests but only 5 GB total storage and 3 active reviews; paid plans run $15/user/mo (Pro, 25 GB & 10 reviews per user) and $25/user/mo (Advanced, 50 GB & unlimited reviews per user, API + automations), with SSO and custom domain reserved for Enterprise.
What do both Filestage and ReviewStudio lack?
Neither fully includes kanban boards, built-in chat, freelancer payments, file storage & drive, calendar & scheduling and ai assistant (kloudie). 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 ReviewStudio?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), 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 ReviewStudio, 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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