Filestage is known for structured approval workflows, but teams often find the interface rigid and slow for creative feedback. Synks offers the same approval rigor with a more intuitive, visual-first approach. Annotate directly on images, videos, PDFs, and websites. Track versions automatically. Manage approvals with multi-stage review groups. And do it all faster.
Pin comments directly on the canvas instead of leaving abstract text notes in a sidebar.
Images, video, PDFs, websites, 3D models, audio — Filestage doesn't cover them all.
No per-reviewer costs. Invite your entire team and all clients at no extra charge.
Gantt charts, time tracking, checklists, and invoices — no add-ons required.
Filestage organizes reviews around structured approval steps, which works well for document-heavy workflows. But creative teams need more — they need to point at a pixel and say 'change this.' Synks makes that possible with pin-point annotations, drawing tools, and real-time visual feedback on every file type.
Synks also includes NLE plugins for post-production teams, live website review for web designers, and 3D model review for product teams — file types that Filestage simply doesn't support.
A side-by-side comparison of Synks and Filestage for creative teams.
| Feature | Synks | Filestage |
|---|---|---|
| Visual pin annotations | ||
| Video timecode comments | ||
| Website live review | ✕ | |
| 3D model review | ✕ | |
| NLE plugins | ✕ | |
| Unlimited reviewers | ✕ | |
| Free plan | ✕ | |
| Built-in project hub | ✕ | |
| Multi-stage approval | ||
| Slack / Monday.com integration |
Click anywhere to leave contextual feedback with pins, drawings, and comments.
Upload new versions and compare changes side by side.
Invite unlimited reviewers — no account required for guests.
Images, videos, PDFs, websites, 3D models, audio, and Figma files.
Sync comments directly into After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more.
Gantt charts, time tracking, checklists, invoices, and team chat in one place.
Connect Slack, Monday.com, ClickUp, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.
Multi-stage review groups with per-reviewer approval tracking.