# Approval Studio, Droplr vs Filestage Comparison

| | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 397 | 242 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $65.00 Per Month | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Approval Studio

Pros:
- Automation (1 reviews)
- Communication Ease (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Approval Process (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

### Droplr

**Not enough data**

### Filestage

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Communication Ease (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (378 reviews) | 9.1 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (41 reviews) | 9.3 (378 reviews) | 9.1 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (144 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (138 reviews) | 9.1 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.8 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (291 reviews) | 9.2 (175 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (132 reviews) | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 8.2 (376 reviews) | 9.4 (189 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Approval Studio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: LITE

Price: $65.00 Per Month

Description: A perfect solution for smaller businesses and individuals. Enjoy multiple included features and buy more of those that you specifically need. 
Take advantage of the 14-day free trial period to try out what works best for you. 

Key Features:
- 5 users
- 5 GB storage
- Unlimited reviews&projects

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/approval-studio/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Droplr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Filestage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Simple proofing for individuals. Share files and gather clear, visual feedback without the back-and-forth of email.

Key Features:
- 1 active project
- 5 new files per month
- 2 reviewer groups

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/filestage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Screen and Video Capture

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Approval Studio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Droplr** | 9.0/10 | 22 |
| **Filestage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Capture** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Capture** | Not enough data | 9.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editor** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scrolling Capture** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Extraction** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Record** | Not enough data | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video CMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Approval Studio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Droplr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Filestage** | 8.6/10 | 75 |

#### Customization

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Thumbnails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (61 reviews) | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Availability Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 
| **Playlists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Deep Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (51 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video CMS

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Proofing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Approval Studio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Droplr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Filestage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Proofing Features - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Smart Compare** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Recognition and Tagging** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gridlines and Rulers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations with Creative Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations with Project Management Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Approval Studio (1):** [Online Proofing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-proofing)

**Unique to Droplr (1):** [Screen and Video Capture Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-and-video-capture)

**Unique to Filestage (2):** [Online Proofing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-proofing), [Video CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-cms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Approval Studio | Droplr | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.8% | 65.7% | 59.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.2% | 25.8% | 28.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 8.6% | 11.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Approval Studio

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 21.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.1%
- **Printing:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Entertainment:** 2.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 16.7%

#### Droplr

- **Computer Software:** 14.4%
- **Internet:** 14.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Design:** 7.6%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.8%
- **E-Learning:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Photography:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 28.5%

#### Filestage

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 30.2%
- **Animation:** 12.8%
- **Media Production:** 11.9%
- **E-Learning:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.6%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 2.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 22.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Approval Studio

- [PageProof](https://www.g2.com/products/pageproof/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [Ziflow](https://www.g2.com/products/ziflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (938 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Hive](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (666 reviews)
- [Kontentino](https://www.g2.com/products/kontentino/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (353 reviews)
- [Lytho](https://www.g2.com/products/lytho-lytho/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews)
- [IntelligenceBank](https://www.g2.com/products/intelligencebank/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (325 reviews)
- [ReviewStudio](https://www.g2.com/products/reviewstudio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (157 reviews)
- [GoProof](https://www.g2.com/products/goproof/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews)

### Alternatives to Droplr

- [Snagit](https://www.g2.com/products/snagit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5872 reviews)
- [Zight](https://www.g2.com/products/zight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1233 reviews)
- [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2407 reviews)
- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Vidyard](https://www.g2.com/products/vidyard/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (831 reviews)
- [DocSend](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-docsend/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (586 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Consensus](https://www.g2.com/products/consensus/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1750 reviews)
- [Tango](https://www.g2.com/products/tango-tango/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (499 reviews)

### Alternatives to Filestage

- [Ziflow](https://www.g2.com/products/ziflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (938 reviews)
- [PageProof](https://www.g2.com/products/pageproof/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Frame.io](https://www.g2.com/products/frame-io/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 reviews)
- [Hive](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (666 reviews)
- [Zight](https://www.g2.com/products/zight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1233 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2407 reviews)
- [Fathom](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom-video/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (6832 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Approval Studio

- Title: [What is Approval Studio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-approval-studio-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "
Approval Studio is a collaborative platform designed for teams to streamline the process of reviewing and approving creative content such as images,..."

### Droplr

- Title: [Team Account](https://www.g2.com/discussions/team-account) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We’re thrilled that your team is joining us! Contact us at support@droplr.com and we’ll add you to your team."
- Title: [Payment Expired](https://www.g2.com/discussions/payment-expired) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "If you’ve payed with your card, you can update your billing information through our page at https://d.pr/billing: http://d.pr/i/aCd2"
- Title: [Is there a way for me to see who has viewed or downloaded my drop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/view-drop-stats) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes there is! Select the drop you want to view the information for and click the drop in your dashboard you wish to see stats on. See them here:..."
- Title: [Audio on Screencasts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/audio-on-screencasts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "To use screencast with audio in the Mac app, go into “Preferences:” http://d.pr/i/opi8

Then ensure that you have the audio option selected:..."
- Title: [Keep Your Drops Forever](https://www.g2.com/discussions/keep-your-drops-forever) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "If your drops look like this, they’ve most likely expired. http://d.pr/i/6X24

The first thing to do is check is your settings page in the web app. Make..."

### Filestage

- Title: [Can I save or download all the approved files in pdf format with comments of the reviewers for your future references.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-save-or-download-all-the-approved-files-in-pdf-format-with-comments-of-the-reviewers-for-your-future-references) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Kasunika, thank you for reaching out.

Yes, from our Professional plans onwards, you can download a PDF review report from Filestage, to keep a record..."
- Title: [Is Filestage safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-filestage-safe) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [How do you use Filestage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-filestage) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "While quality check of videos"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/approval-studio-vs-droplr-vs-filestage)