# Approval Studio, ReviewStudio vs Filestage Comparison

| | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 157 | 242 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $65.00 Per Month | Free | 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)

### ReviewStudio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- Commenting Features (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Not Intuitive (3 reviews)
- Upload Issues (3 reviews)

### 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 | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (138 reviews) | 9.1 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (141 reviews) | 9.1 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (111 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.8 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (120 reviews) | 9.2 (175 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | 9.6 (136 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

### ReviewStudio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: STARTER - FREE

Price: Free

Description: Free plan for individuals working on a few projects at the same time.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Users
- 5 GB Storage
- 3 Active Reviews

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

#### 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

### Video CMS

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

#### Customization

| Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | 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 | ReviewStudio | 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 | ReviewStudio | 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 |
| **ReviewStudio** | 8.0/10 | 39 |
| **Filestage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Proofing Features - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Smart Compare** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Recognition and Tagging** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gridlines and Rulers** | Not enough data | 7.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations with Creative Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations with Project Management Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Version Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing

| Feature | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Templates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Proofing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-proofing)



**Unique to Filestage (1):** [Video CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-cms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Approval Studio | ReviewStudio | Filestage | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.8% | 69.2% | 59.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.2% | 22.4% | 28.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 8.3% | 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%

#### ReviewStudio

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 29.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 8.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.1%
- **Design:** 6.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Animation:** 3.2%
- **Printing:** 2.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 31.4%

#### 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)
- [GoProof](https://www.g2.com/products/goproof/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [RoboHead](https://www.g2.com/products/robohead/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews)

### Alternatives to ReviewStudio

- [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)
- [Hive](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (666 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 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)
- [GoVisually](https://www.g2.com/products/govisually/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [RoboHead](https://www.g2.com/products/robohead/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 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,..."

### ReviewStudio

- Title: [What types of features are used most on this application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-types-of-features-are-used-most-on-this-application) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is ReviewStudio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-reviewstudio-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "If you want to gather feedback on any creative work - such as a video, photoshoot, website (and pretty much any popular file format) - ReviewStudio offers..."

### 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-reviewstudio-vs-filestage)