Filestage vs Flatproof

Filestage is a web and API platform for reviewing files and managing content approvals. It brings comments, annotations, version comparisons, approvals, and change requests into review workflows. Supported content includes videos, images, designs, documents, websites, interactive HTML, and audio. Review Agents can check grammar, spelling, brand assets, forbidden terms, compliance issues, and barcodes or QR codes. Integrations listed include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, monday.com, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Zapier. Approval workflows, unlimited version history, role permissions, guest comment-only access, and audit logs are listed. Filestage states that it is GDPR compliant and holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR Level One credentials. It describes AWS EU hosting, TLS 1.2 and 1.3 in transit, and AES 256 encryption at rest. A free plan allows one active project and five new files monthly. Paid plans start at €199 a month, with a 14-day trial.

Flatproof is web-based proofing software for client approvals. It handles images, PDFs, videos, audio, live websites, Figma links, presentations, and other uploaded files. A user can upload or import a proof, share one link, gather comments, manage versions, and record approvals. Clients and reviewers can comment and approve through that link without becoming paid seats. Annotation tools, approval workflow, version history, and guest reviewers are included. AI review inspects selected areas and creates private draft suggestions that the user may turn into feedback. Google Drive and Figma integrations are shown for importing source files or frames. Flatproof has a free plan with 200MB storage and 25MB uploads, plus unlimited creators and reviewers. Solo costs $5 a month with 100GB storage; Studio costs $29 a month with 1TB storage and bring-your-own AI key. The product is in beta, so bugs and interruptions may occur.