A lighter Filestage alternative for small teams
Filestage is built for structured approval: reviewer groups, separate internal and external reviews, due dates, reminders and version comparison. If you just need clients and colleagues to point at what needs changing, edits.io does that for a fraction of the price.
edits.io vs Filestage at a glance
| Feature | edits.io | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 3 GB storage, 10 projects, no time limit | Yes: 1 active project, 5 new files a month |
| Paid plans from | $19/month flat (Pro), unlimited teammates and projects | $199/month billed yearly or $249 monthly (10 seats) |
| Images | Yes: PNG, JPEG, WebP, SVG | Yes |
| Video | Yes: comments pinned to a spot on the frame and a timestamp | Yes, automatic timestamps (also audio) |
| Yes: comments pinned to a spot on a page | Yes | |
| Websites | Full-page screenshot of a public URL (no live-site commenting) | Live site embedded in Filestage (site must allow embedding) |
| Reviewers without an account | Yes: guests comment under a name, no account | Yes, no account needed |
Filestage details are from its own website, checked November 14, 2026. Prices are as shown on its pricing page (some vary by region) and may change; check filestage.io for current plans. edits.io is not affiliated with Filestage.
The main differences
Workflow depth
Filestage has multi-step approval workflows, reviewer groups, internal and external review stages, reminders and version compare. edits.io keeps it simple: pinned comments, threads, resolve, and a project status (In Review, Changes Requested, Approved).
Price
Filestage’s paid plans start at $199 a month billed yearly. edits.io Pro is $19 a month, and the free plan has 10 projects rather than one.
Formats
Filestage also covers audio and interactive HTML. edits.io covers images, video, PDFs and website captures.
Choose Filestage if…
- You need formal approvals with reviewer groups, due dates and reminders, for example in regulated industries or large brand teams.
- You review audio or interactive HTML as well as visual files.
- You want version comparison built into every review.
Choose edits.io if…
- You’re a small team or freelancer and $199 a month is more process than you need.
- A shared link, pinned comments and a project status cover your approvals.
Sources for Filestage
- Plans, prices, seats, free plan limits, trial, no-account reviewers, file types, video/audio timestamps: filestage.io/pricing/
- Live website viewer loads original URL in real time; screenshot per comment; extension no longer required to comment: help.filestage.io/en/articles/5755744-review-live-websites
- Site must allow embedding by *.filestage.io; IP whitelisting: help.filestage.io/en/articles/5755764-setting-up-your-website-for-live-review
- Third-party listing shows EUR pricing (gap-fill, not official): capterra.com/p/162035/Filestage/pricing/
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