Filestack Reviews & Product Details

What I like most about Filestack is its simplicity and speed in integrating file management into a web application. The API is very well documented, allows you to upload, transform, and store files easily, and offers many advanced features such as resizing, validation, or previewing, all without complexity on the developer's side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only somewhat frustrating point is that some interface customization options may be limited by default, and intensive use can make the cost a bit high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of use. Basically a few lines of code and you are good to go. You can even connect with AWS or Google Cloud and others. Compatibility with js frameworks.

I had some error with React 19 compatibility and some security issue with api key and customer support clarified issues in few hours.

Also need to mention the intelligence feature for the images build in, like OCR, nsfw, copyrights checks. OCR came in handy dealing with payment receipts for HR ops team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The documentation is sort of incoherent at some points. Would like an updated beginner guide that easily explains the integrations and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how Filestack integrates seamlessly into our mobile and web platforms, making it incredibly easy to handle file uploads, transformations, and delivery. The setup process for Filestack was a breeze, requiring just a few lines of code to get uploads and transformations operational, which was a substantial time-saver. Filestack has been instrumental in automating image resizing and transformations, alleviating us from manual handling in our code. This automation not only saves time but also increases reliability in our workflow. The file upload and CDN delivery capabilities stand out as particularly useful features. Additionally, I frequently utilize Filestack's advanced features like image transformations, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and robust security policies. The integration with popular frameworks like ReactJS, NextJS, and NodeJS is smooth and straightforward, facilitating efficient application development. Overall, the combination of easy integration and efficient CDN delivery makes Filestack a valuable tool for our business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to see clearer documentation for advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I was looking for software for file handling and image enhancing tool then I got this tool from Twitter. The best thing I like in this tool is smooth interface and high quality results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like price and software interface should me more better. Like I want more storage but the cost is bit higher for buying more storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Filestack makes uploading files so much easier. The integration is smooth, and the APIs are simple to use. Uploads are fast and reliable, with no lag or failures. One of the best features is its AI capabilities, like auto-tagging and OCR, which save a lot of time and the CDN support ensures files load quickly. If you need a smooth file handling solution, Filestack is a great choice! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Filestack gets expensive as your project grows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part about Filestack is URL-based transformation which comes pretty handy for rendering images in different sizes according to the screen sizes, UI elements, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahh, it feels like a bit old school. I think their overall website and developer experience could be way better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most attractive feature of Filestack could be said to be an all round file upload and management service. For our web applications, the API fits seamlessly allowing users to easily manage and handle their files. I appreciate its ability to handle multiple files as well as its conversion functions as they make work easier. It has been relatively easy for me to integrate this into our current systems and made the user interface better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some drawbacks of using Filestack such as it may be expensive depending on one’s usage, this may be a con for small business that needs to upload plentiful files. However, the underlying service is rather stable with only occasional slowdowns in the processing which affects the user experience. These challenges can result in increased costs and certain forms of cost inefficiency especially where paper based files are used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Three best things about Filestack, in my view, is the flexibility of the tool to handle uploads and transformations of files. The API is very simple to use in order to implement the file uploading in the web applications and useful image transformation tools enable the user to resize and crop images as well as optimize them in the moment of the uploading. there is a good compatibility level with cloud storage systems and integration with these systems has benefitted our work flow and productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main disadvantage of Filestack is the relatively low number of options to change its default parameters, which sometimes makes it impossible to set up the comfortable work with this software for definite user’s needs. This restriction has been the cause of several workarounds and extra added manual steps. Further, as the number of requests or queries grows with the scale of the project, the usage of the API may be subject to certain quotas that have to be handled with caution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The uniqueness about Filestack is that the service provider can absorb massive file uploads and transform the same in record time. A noteworthy feature is the capability of handling a large number of files without a considerable level of delay. In addition, the functions of file operations like resize and convert format significantly expand the functions of our applications. Enhancement of application performance with the corresponding set of features enhances our overall efficiency by a great extent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only problem that was found with Filestack is its slow response when handling very big files and operations on them. This can hamper our performance at certain hours that are usually busy with lots of traffic. Besides, the expenses in handling large numbers of files may be challenging, especially in terms of costs. Of these factors, some have led to interruptions while others have made us look for other ways of doing things or even better ways of doing them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Filestack remove difficulties that I had with slow file upload for my photography application and website. Picture transformation and resize is one of my few favorite features that automatically resize picture size according to visitor screen and I don't have to change it manually on my side. Integrate and setup API connection with several cloud storage that I use, like OneDrive is easy and never had problem with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Need to experiement how to operate the platform my self since there are not much documentation and guidance to help me familiarized with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.