Head-to-head
Filestage vs Timeliner
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Filestage and Timeliner for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Filestage and Timeliner differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Filestage fully includes 2 and Timeliner fully includes 4.
Kanban Boards
Timeliner includes kanban boards; Filestage doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Timeliner includes file storage & drive; Filestage covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Filestage partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); Timeliner 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:
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestage or Timeliner better for creative teams?
Timeliner covers more of the workflow out of the box (4 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 Timeliner 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. Timeliner.io starts at $19/mo (Basic: 1 seat up to 2, 500GB, 1080p), then $59/mo (Pro: 3 seats up to 10, 1TB, 4K) and $129/mo (Elite: 5 seats up to 25, 3TB); there's a 14-day trial and unlimited free client seats, but no free-forever plan.
What do both Filestage and Timeliner lack?
Neither fully includes built-in chat, freelancer payments, calendar & scheduling and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Filestage and Timeliner?
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 a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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