The best online proofing software compared.
Find out why agencies, freelancers and content teams are switching to draftgo in 2026. Features, pricing and ease of use – compared transparently and honestly.
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Features & pricing compared head to head
All the key features at a glance – transparent and honest.
| Feature |  | Filestage | Krock.io | GoVisually |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plan | Agency | Starter | Pro | Lite |
Price for 5 users | from 49 €/month | from 199 €/mo (Starter plan) | from $50/mo (5 × $10/mo, monthly) | from $80/mo (5 × $16/mo, annually) |
Pricing model | Flat rate | Flat rate | Per user | Per user |
Video review | ||||
Image reviews and galleries | ||||
Audio review (waveform) | ||||
PDF review | ||||
Guests without an account | ||||
GDPR-compliant EU hosting | Yes (DE) | No (USA) | No (Australia) | |
German interface and support |
What our customers say
Agencies, freelancers and teams – on their experience with draftgo.
Collecting feedback by email and Slack and spending hours on it – we know the drill. With draftgo, our clients click a link and comment right on the asset. No account, no chaos. We now approve projects 35% faster.
Chwali Bouman
CEO, creategy GmbH
As a freelancer, I wanted an approval process that looks professional – without an agency budget. draftgo easily saves me two hours on every project. And no client says 'I can't get in' any more.
Julia Krüger
Freelance Designer
Our approvals run through several levels at once. draftgo gives us one central overview – everyone knows exactly where an asset stands. Coordination effort drastically reduced, misunderstandings close to zero.
Sven Skoberla
Managing Director, Welle & Partner
As a CX agency, everything has to be on brand across all touchpoints. draftgo is our central hub – one place for websites, graphics and documents. Zero coordination chaos. And the team responds faster than any other provider.
Corina Renner
Managing Director, BEENOVA Services
As a photographer, you want to impress with your images – not with your file management. draftgo gives me a gallery that looks as professional as my work. No WeTransfer link, no download chaos.
Dennis Bertelli
Photographer
Every day we coordinate between our internal team and external influencers. It used to be WhatsApp chaos. With draftgo, everyone comments right in the video – I can see down to the frame what needs changing, whether it comes from the team or the influencer.
Felix Ladwig
Managing Director, Balira Coffee
Why teams switch to draftgo
More value for your budget
- Pay only for what you use: Plans tailored to creative approval workflows – with no dead weight.
- Unlimited guests included: Invite clients and stakeholders – at no extra cost per reviewer.
- Fast ROI: No lengthy onboarding – your team is productive from day one.
Your data – GDPR-compliant and secure
- GDPR-compliant EU hosting: Your data is stored securely and encrypted in the EU.
- DPA under German law: Data processing agreements that meet the strictest requirements.
- Ideal for regulated industries: Pharma, automotive, public-sector clients – wherever maximum data sovereignty is required.
External approvals – no account, no hurdles
- Magic link: One link is all it takes to give clients direct access to all relevant files.
- No sign-up: Guests don't need to create an account. A name and email address are enough to approve.
- View and approve: Guests see all files in a clear gallery and can approve them individually or all at once.
Less complexity, faster Approvals
- Ready to go straight away: No onboarding, no training – upload your first file and get started.
- Built for creative teams: Precise commenting on video, images and print – with versioning and approval in one workflow.
- Personal support in German: No ticket system, no chatbot – real people who speak your language.
The result: An approval tool that adapts to your workflow – not the other way round. Simple, fast and with personal support in German.
No per-seat model. Unlimited reviewers. Fair – even without an annual contract.
Choose the plan that suits you – and try it free for 14 days.
Free
A risk-free start – no credit card required.
0€- 5 guests
- 2 review loops
Freelancer
For solo creatives and freelancers who want to come across as professional.
- Unlimited guests & reviewers
- 5 review loops
- 30 days of history
No credit card required
Agency
For agencies and small teams of up to 5 people – with your own branding and unlimited loops.
- Unlimited review loops
- Unlimited history
No credit card required
Team
For larger teams with high branding standards and advanced security requirements.
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
No credit card required
How the agency creategy revolutionised its approvals
How a Berlin creative agency ended its feedback chaos and now approves projects 35% faster.
Challenge
Feedback chaos across too many channels
- Multi-stage review processes for time-critical campaigns
- Coordinating diverse assets (flyers, videos, graphics) at the same time
- No central place for feedback and approvals
- White labelling needed for on-brand approvals
- The solution couldn't blow an enterprise-sized budget
Solution
A central nervous system for feedback
- Individual projects per client for internal rounds of revisions
- Full white labelling for a consistent brand experience
- Smart folder system for neatly bundled assets
- Frictionless approval via link – no account required
Results
Measurable efficiency and happy clients
- Approx. 25% fewer Slack messages within the team
- Email ping-pong with clients virtually eliminated
- Regular positive client feedback on the UX
- Seamless handover during holidays or sick leave
Learnings
Structure is a competitive advantage
- Tool integrated in 10 minutes with no onboarding
- A professional approval process strengthens the agency brand
- Better UX automatically shortens project timelines
- Efficiency as the biggest lever for profitability
Detailed one-to-one comparisons
Read our in-depth comparisons with the individual competitors.
Find out how draftgo compares to Filestage – around 3.4× cheaper, easier to use, GDPR-compliant.
View comparisonWhy draftgo is the better choice: video support on every plan, unlimited reviewers, no project limit.
View comparisonSame price, but GDPR-compliant and for all file types. Why agencies in the DACH region choose draftgo.
View comparisonPlanable is a planning tool – draftgo is a proofing tool. Frame-accurate video feedback for social media teams.
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