# Filestage vs Hightail

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Hightail

| Attribute | Filestage | Hightail |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.8 (59% (medium)) | 69.6 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An online proofing and review platform that centralizes feedback on various file types, enables version tracking, and automates approval workflows to accelerate content review cycles. It is indexed under Video Collaboration Review.","source":"https://filestage.io","question":"What is Filestage?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Filestage offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://filestage.io","question":"Is Filestage free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Filestage. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://filestage.io","question":"What platforms does Filestage support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Filestage, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://filestage.io","question":"Can Filestage be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Filestage. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Filestage not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://filestage.io/blog/content-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Filestage have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Filestage is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://filestage.io","question":"Where is Filestage available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Hightail enables teams to securely transfer large files, provide real-time feedback, and manage creative reviews all in one place. It combines file sharing, collaborative workspace management, and project tracking designed for creative and marketing teams. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What is Hightail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Is Hightail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Hightail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hightail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Can Hightail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Hightail, including Slack, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Outlook, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What does Hightail integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Where is Hightail available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based workspace where teams can share files, collect feedback from multiple reviewers, and manage approval workflows with file versioning and integrations. | Hightail enables teams to securely transfer large files, provide real-time feedback, and manage creative reviews all in one place. It combines file sharing, collaborative workspace management, and project tracking designed for creative and marketing teams. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"per_editor_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","pdf_and_image_static_asset_proofing_support":true,"on_screen_canvas_drawing_and_annotation_tools":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"slack_ms_teams_notification_sync":true,"adobe_creative_cloud_plugin_embeds":true,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"version_stacking_and_side_by_side_video_compare":true,"password_protected_and_expiring_review_share_links":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 15 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop"},{"name":"Adobe Illustrator"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Microsoft OneDrive"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook"},{"name":"OpenText Media Management"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Asana","native":false,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":false,"category":"productivity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OpenText Core","native":false,"category":"content_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OpenText Documentum","native":false,"category":"document_management","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$9/person/month","features":["file versioning","integrations"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$199/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing teams managing internal and external stakeholders","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$329/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":329,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For scaling teams needing custom workflows and automation","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Startup","summary":"$100/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited workflows with up to 5 members and 10 guests","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"guests":"10","members":"5","workflows":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$1,500/month","features":["custom automations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1500,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited users and guests, 100MB per file, custom automations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"guests":"unlimited","members":"unlimited","file_storage_per_file":"100MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["scalable operation support","advanced security","advanced privacy features"],"description":"Scalable support with advanced security and privacy features","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $9/person/month for team plans; $100–$1,500/month for fixed plans; Enterprise custom pricing.","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://filestage.io","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T19:50:35.584Z","startingPrice":{"amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Lite","summary":"Free","features":["Upload files up to 100MB","2GB storage","File previews","Precise comments","Adobe Photoshop Plugin","Adobe Illustrator Plugin"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For sharing smaller files","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"2GB","file_size":"100MB","daily_recipients":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/mo billed annually ($15/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 25GB","Unlimited storage","Create up to 5 nested folders","Password protection","Send tracking","Custom branding","Email support","Sync from Google Drive","Sync from Microsoft OneDrive"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Larger file sharing with enhanced security","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"25GB","daily_recipients":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$24/user/mo billed annually ($30/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 50GB","Create up to 10 nested folders","Version control","Real-time discussions","Visual project management","To-dos and task management","Advanced approval routing","Personal and team dashboards","Phone support","Members management"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Small team collaboration with project management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"50GB","max_users":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$36/user/mo billed annually ($45/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 500GB","Create up to 30 nested folders","Enterprise-grade security","Enhanced comment visibility","Dedicated customer support team","OpenText Media Management integration","Organization-level permissions","Single sign-on","Admin reports","Team invoicing"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":36,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade security and collaboration for large teams","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"500GB"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Uplink"},{"name":"Organization"},{"name":"Archiving"},{"name":"Zapier"}],"summary":"From free (Lite) to $12/mo (Pro) or $24/user/mo (Teams). Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:03:09.062Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":100,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://filestage.io/blog/marketing-compliance/ | - |

## Capabilities (Video Collaboration Review)

| Capability | Filestage | Hightail |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas | Managed cloud saas |
| Frame accurate time stamped commenting | - | - |
| On screen canvas drawing and annotation tools | ✓ | - |
| Native nle timeline extension panel premiere fcpx | - | - |
| Version stacking and side by side video compare | - | ✓ |
| Camera to cloud direct proxy ingestion wifi | - | - |
| Password protected and expiring review share links | - | ✓ |
| PDF and image static asset proofing support | ✓ | - |
| Slack asana jira automated task creation from comments | - | - |
| Forensic watermarking for pre release security | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Per editor seat monthly | freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T04:43:45.757Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*