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TrulyFinal vs Filestage
Filestage is a broad content review platform with a free tier and a strong brand. TrulyFinal is built for a 5–30 person design studio that wants the client review, the approval record and white-label without moving to a $329 plan. This comparison separates the client experience from the feature list.
Client experience
| Question | TrulyFinal | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Client account | No account. The client opens a link and comments on the artwork. | Reviewers can access a link without an account; the free and paid plans support external reviewers. |
| Mobile review | The review page works in a phone browser. | The review interface is browser-based and works on mobile. |
| Notifications | Daily digest by default; reminders go only to people who have not decided. | Email notifications are configurable; review the default in a trial. |
Review workflow
| Question | TrulyFinal | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Internal comments | Included in every plan; the client never sees internal notes. | Internal comments are listed from the Starter plan. |
| Version compare | Side by side and overlay, with last round's open comments. | Version comparison is listed from the Starter plan. |
| Approval record | Included in every plan, with the approver, version, date and file fingerprint. | A review history is available; the approval report export is listed on the Business plan. |
| White-label | Custom domain and sender on Agency. | Filestage states that it is not white-labeled; branding options are available. |
Price and plan
| Question | TrulyFinal | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Published entry price | US$79 per month, billed annually (US$99 monthly). | US$199 per month, billed annually, for Starter. |
| Seats | 5 on Studio, 15 on Agency, 30 on Agency Pro. | 10 members on Starter, with additional seat packs. |
| Storage | 250 GB, 1 TB or 3 TB. | 1 TB on Starter, 3 TB on Business, 10 TB on Enterprise. |
| Free tier | No free tier; 14-day trial. | A free plan is available with limited active projects and storage. |
Where Filestage fits better
- Filestage is the better fit when the team reviews video, websites and other formats alongside design files.
- It is the better fit when a free tier or a broad integration list is the deciding factor.
- It is the better fit when the studio needs a well-known platform with a large support and partner network.
If you switch
- Export the current projects, files, comments and approvals before the trial ends.
- Run one live review in both tools and compare the client experience, not only the admin view.
- Tell clients what changes and keep the old links available until the current round closes.
Questions
Is TrulyFinal cheaper than Filestage?
The Studio plan is lower than Filestage Starter, and the Agency plan is lower than Filestage Business. Compare the whole plan, including seats, storage and the approval report.
Does Filestage have a free plan?
Yes. Filestage lists a free plan with limited active projects and storage. TrulyFinal starts with a 14-day trial instead of a permanent free tier.
Can a studio switch mid-project?
Finish the open review in the old tool and start the next version in TrulyFinal. Moving a live comment thread adds confusion for the client.
Sources
Reviewed November 3, 2026. Public pages can change; check the source before relying on a date or a price.