Filestage vs SyncSketch
Filestage
filestage.io
SyncSketch
syncsketch.comSide by side
| Figure | Filestage | SyncSketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €199/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Video Review Software | 8.3 (#12) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Company | Filestage’s about page identifies Maël Frize and Simon Kontschak as co-founders; it does not state a headquarters or founding year on the page opened. | Unity announced that SyncSketch joined the Unity family on November 30, 2021. |
| Headquarters | Stuttgart, Germany | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, monday.com, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Zapier. | Official integrations include Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, Jira, Maya and Unity, plus a generic Python API. |
| Support | The pricing page lists email and in-app chat plus a 24/7 help center, and Enterprise includes premium support and a dedicated Customer Success Manager. | Support is provided through a help-center ticket form and email, with the company describing direct access to its small product team. |
Plans
Filestage
- FreeFree
- Starter€199 a month
- Business€329 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SyncSketch
- LightFree
- LightFree
- Indie$9 a month
- Education Plus$60 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- TeamPriced on request
In their own words
Filestage
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.
SyncSketch
SyncSketch is a visual review and collaboration platform for images, video, 360-degree content, and 3D models. Teams can review media together in real time or at different times, including offline, through shared links. Drawing and annotation tools support frame-accurate feedback. Its 3D viewer handles static and animated assets, with review of shading, textures, and UV maps. The service includes time-coded comments, approval workflows, version comparison, and custom reviewer roles. Named integrations include Unity, Maya, and ShotGrid; a documented API supports connections to other apps. Its integration index also lists Jira, SAML identity providers, and customer AWS S3 storage. The free Light plan is limited to non-commercial use and includes five seats, 1 GB storage, 2 GB of uploads per month, and two projects. Indie costs $12 a month and provides up to 15 seats, 50 GB storage, 100 GB monthly uploads, and unlimited projects. SyncSketch states that it is SOC 2 compliant, uses 256-bit encryption, follows an MPAA-approved framework, and aligns its security framework with ISO 27001 standards. Free 14-day trials are available; the selected subscription starts after the trial unless canceled.