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Approval Studio vs. Filestage

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Approval Studio

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Approval Studio

    Score10 out of 10
    		N/AApproval Studio is a client-oriented online proofing software for creative teams and everyone working with designs. It aims to solve the proofing issue by building a clear design review workflow with features that include Annotations, External Reviews, Compare Modes, Task Assignments, Multi-language Interface, and Reporting. It also has 3-D party integrations with Adobe, Zapier, and Slack to make transitions smoother. The vendor states that the process is 52% faster…

    $65

    per month per 5 users

    Filestage

    Score6.5 out of 10
    		N/AFilestage is an online workspace to share, review and approve videos, audios, documents and designs with clients and co-workers, from the company of the same name in Stuttgart. The platform is tailored to the needs of advertising, design, film, sound, media and creative professionals.

    $0

    for 1 active project & 5 new files per month

    Pricing
    Approval StudioFilestage
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $65
    per month per 5 users
    Pro
    $179
    per month per 5 users
    Pro XL
    $330
    per month per 15 users
    Enterprise
    Custom
    per year per seat
    Free
    $0
    Starter
    $199
    Business
    $329
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Approval StudioFilestage
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing reflects a discount for the annual subscription. They also offer a standard 10% discount for non-profits and NGOs.—
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    User Ratings
    Approval StudioFilestage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Approval StudioFilestage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Approval Studio
    No answers on this topic
    Filestage
    Filestage is perfect for staging a review with multiple stakeholders from different organizations. You can control who sees your project and when they can see it. Controlling this aspect of the review process is so important because some stakeholders might not understand a work in process and really only need to see something that's close to finished, while other collaborators might need to get in earlier to make art changes, copy changes, etc.
    Incentivized
    Matthew DeLaRosa
    Graphic Designer
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    Pros
    Approval Studio
    No answers on this topic
    Filestage
    • Compares past and present versions.
    • Makes commenting easy.
    • Easy navigation.
    Bonnie Miguel
    Designer
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    Cons
    Approval Studio
    No answers on this topic
    Filestage
    • Notifications can be buggy
    • Google Docs implementation - currently if you use a static Google Doc it doesnt allow you to strike or highlight text like it does with PDFs
    • Perhaps not allowing the person who submits a document to also be the reviewer of it
    Incentivized
    Rachel Kostival
    Creative Director
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    Alternatives Considered
    Approval Studio
    No answers on this topic
    Filestage
    Filestage is by far the easiest and most affordable option for our team.
    Incentivized
    Matthew DeLaRosa
    Graphic Designer
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    Return on Investment
    Approval Studio
    No answers on this topic
    Filestage
    • Saves time when proofing and editing work.
    • Creates a unified place for feedback from team members.
    • Allows all editing and review to happen in one place.
    • Allows for versioning and version comparison.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
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    ScreenShots

    Approval Studio Screenshots

    Screenshot of a dashboard with Kanban viewScreenshot of a project pop-up in dark modeScreenshot of the review tool with annotationsScreenshot of the review tool with a side-by-side comparisonScreenshot of a project pop-up discussion sectionScreenshot of project analytics

    Filestage Screenshots

    Screenshot of the status of every file, visible from the project dashboard, which centralizes file, version, change request, and approval.Screenshot of a comparison across two versions. In Filestage, it takes just one click to check the latest version against previous feedback.Screenshot of where reviewers share feedback and collaborate in the comments. - Tap to comment on videos, images, and other file types - Reply in threads to discuss feedback in context - Send team-only comments to keep things private - Mention teammates or reviewers for extra clarity - Attach files to share references or important assetsScreenshot of Review Agents, a feature that perform pre-checks for faster, more accurate reviews to protect brand identity. They instantly check files against the rules and flag issues, so reviewers can focus on the decisions that need their expertise. - Customized agents: create agents that run specific automated checks on files within selected reviewer groups. - Custom review criteria: define review rules with a custom prompt, or choose from a list of predefined agent types. - Agents flag, humans stay in control: agents instantly flag specific problem areas in the file and leave comments. Final approval stays with a human reviewer, and each decision is documented.