RecReview vs Filestage
Filestage approves every kind of file. RecReview is built for video.
Filestage runs one approval flow for video, images, PDFs, documents, websites and audio. RecReview goes deeper on video: frame-accurate review, versions side by side, an AI check on uploads and the production board.
Feature by feature
RecReview and Filestage side by side: review, project management and production tools.
| Feature | RecReview | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Video Review | ||
| Timestamped comments | Yes | Partial |
| Frame-accurate annotations | Yes | No |
| Version comparison (side-by-side) | Yes | No |
| Dedicated video player | Yes | No |
| Video/audio comment recording | Yes | No |
| Comment assignments & mentions | Yes | Yes |
| Project Management | ||
| Kanban board with custom statuses | Yes | Partial |
| Task assignments & due dates | Yes | Yes |
| Production phases (pre/prod/post) | Yes | No |
| Subtasks & checklists | Yes | Yes |
| Client & project organization | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes | No |
| AI & Automation | ||
| AI video analysis (errors, quality) | Yes | No |
| AI text/typo detection | Yes | No |
| Technical quality scoring | Yes | No |
| Workflow automations (triggers/actions) | Yes | Partial |
| Automation presets | Yes | No |
| Collaboration | ||
| Workspace members & roles | Yes | Yes |
| External sharing with password | Yes | Yes |
| Visitor sessions (no login required) | Yes | Yes |
| Webhook integrations | Pro & Studio | Yes |
| Email notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Production Tools | ||
| Script editor with side-by-side view | Yes | No |
| Production plans & calendars | Yes | No |
| Teleprompter display | Yes | No |
| Blocker management | Yes | No |
| Delivery tracking & approvals | Yes | Partial |
| Pricing | ||
| Flat monthly pricing | Yes | Partial |
| No per-seat charges | Yes | Partial |
| Included storage (500 GB+) | Yes | 1 TB on Starter |
| AI minutes included | Yes | No |
| Free trial or free plan | 15-day trial | Yes |
Key differences
A player made for reviewing video
In RecReview you comment on the exact frame, draw on it and compare versions side by side, with the playback controls editors expect. In Filestage, video is one file type among many.
AI that checks the video itself
RecReview can flag audio problems, black or frozen frames, typos in on-screen text and lines that drift from the script, at the timecode. Filestage's AI helps with copy and compliance on proofs, which is a different job.
The production, not only the approval
Filestage stops when the file is approved. RecReview also plans the shoot, tracks hours and phases, and delivers to the client through a portal.
Pricing
RecReview has flat monthly plans with unlimited users, from $49; team scenarios below use Pro ($99, 2 TB). Filestage costs $199 a month on Starter with 10 seats, with extra seats sold in packs of 5.
| Scenario | RecReview | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| 5-person team | $99/mo (Pro) | $199/mo (Starter, 10 seats) |
| 10-person team | $99/mo (Pro) | $199/mo (Starter) |
| 20-person team | $99/mo (Pro) | $199/mo + 2 seat packs, or $329/mo (Business) |
| Free option | 15-day trial | Free plan: 1 active project, 2 GB |
| AI check of the video | Included | Not available |
Prices checked on October 20, 2026 at filestage.io/pricing.
Who should stay on Filestage
Stay on Filestage if video is a small share of what you approve and most of the work is PDFs, banners, documents and web pages. One flow for every format is its main strength, and RecReview doesn't review PDFs or websites.
Switch when most approvals are video and you need versions, timecodes and the production around them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Filestage free?
Yes, with limits: the free plan has one active project and 2 GB. Paid plans are in the price table on this page. RecReview has no free plan, only a 15-day trial without a card.
Can RecReview review PDFs and websites like Filestage?
No. RecReview reviews video and photos. If most of what you approve is documents, banners or web pages, Filestage covers that and RecReview doesn't.
Can RecReview run approvals in several steps?
Yes. Statuses, production phases and automations can model an internal review followed by a client round, and an approval can move the task forward on its own.
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