Fabric vs Filecamp

Last updated October 2026

Fabric and Filecamp target different problems. Filecamp is a straightforward DAM (digital asset management) system for teams that need a shared library of brand assets with controlled access and simple sharing. Fabric is a personal cloud and context layer that handles every file type alongside notes, documents, AI search, tasks, annotations, and publishing. This page looks at where each one fits.

Comparison table

What is Filecamp

Filecamp is a web-based digital asset management tool designed for simplicity. It provides a shared library where teams store images, videos, documents, and brand assets, organised by folders with controlled permissions. The selling point is that it works out of the box without configuration or training, and all plans include unlimited users.

Brand portals let you create custom-branded, public-facing download pages where external partners, clients, or media contacts can find and download approved assets. Proofing tools let team members mark up images and PDFs with annotations and approval stamps. The keyword and tagging system supports metadata-driven search.

Pricing is based on storage rather than users: Basic at $29/mo (20 GB), Advanced at $59/mo (50 GB), and Professional at $89/mo (100 GB). The unlimited-user model makes it straightforward for teams that need many people browsing assets without per-seat costs adding up.

What is Fabric

Fabric is a personal cloud and context layer that brings files, notes, documents, bookmarks, links, web clips, emails, and media into one searchable workspace. Where Filecamp is a DAM for storing and sharing approved brand assets, Fabric handles everything a person or team works with and makes it searchable, annotatable, and actionable.

Fabric's AI search finds content by meaning across every file type: the exact page in a PDF, the right slide in a deck, a moment in a video through automatic transcription, or an image by colour. The cloud drive streams files with zero disk space from any device. Notes and documents include real-time collaborative editing. Annotations pin feedback to exact spots on images, documents, slides, and video frames. The AI assistant uses four model families and can act across 30+ connected apps with user approval.

Pricing starts at $8/mo billed yearly, with a free tier that includes limited storage and AI.

Search

This is the sharpest difference in daily use. Filecamp uses keyword and tag-based search. You find assets by the metadata assigned to them, either manually or through batch tagging. If an image is not tagged with the right keywords, you will not find it. The system relies on consistent tagging discipline.

Fabric's AI search goes inside every file type. Semantic search returns results based on meaning, not keywords. You can describe what you are looking for in your own words and the AI finds it. Visual search takes a reference image and finds similar content. Colour search finds assets by palette, which is useful for brand teams looking for assets that match a specific colour scheme. Video and audio content is automatically transcribed and becomes searchable by what was said. No manual tagging required.

Asset management vs workspace

Filecamp is a library. You upload assets, organise them in folders, control who can see and download what, and create branded portals for external distribution. It is good at this. The permissions model is granular, the interface is simple, and the unlimited-user pricing means you do not worry about adding a freelancer or a client to the system.

Fabric is a workspace. Beyond storing and searching files, it includes notes and documents, tasks and reminders, a spatial canvas, an AI assistant, and publishing with analytics. For teams whose work extends beyond distributing approved assets into briefing, planning, reviewing, and collaborating on projects, Fabric provides the environment where files and work happen together.

Annotations and proofing

Filecamp has a proofing feature that lets team members mark up images and PDFs. Reviewers can draw on the image, add pins with comments, and approve or request changes. This is a solid workflow for sign-off on visual assets.

Fabric's annotations work on any content type: images, PDFs, slides, video frames, documents, and any rich media. Threaded comments provide discussion alongside the markup. Real-time chat is built into the workspace. The review process in Fabric is not limited to asset approval but covers the full range of creative feedback.

Sharing and distribution

Filecamp's brand portals are its standout for external sharing. You create a custom-branded page where approved assets are organised for download. External users browse and download without needing a Filecamp account. This is useful for press kits, partner brand libraries, and media distribution.

Fabric's publishing turns any file or collection into a shareable link with analytics showing who viewed it, when, and for how long. Password protection and viewer tracking are built in. The approach is more general: you can share a folder of assets, a single document, a canvas, or a presentation, all with the same analytics.

Pricing model

Filecamp charges by storage with unlimited users. A small team with 50 GB of assets pays $59/mo regardless of whether five people or fifty are accessing the library. This is attractive for teams with many stakeholders who need read access to brand assets.

Fabric charges per user, starting at $8/mo billed yearly, with a free tier. A team of five costs roughly $40/mo. The pricing model favours teams with fewer users but more diverse needs, since every user gets the full workspace including AI, notes, tasks, and publishing.

How to choose

Filecamp is a sensible choice for teams that need a clean, simple DAM for approved brand assets with unlimited user access and branded download portals. If your workflow is primarily about organising, controlling access to, and distributing finished assets to many people, Filecamp handles that at a predictable cost.

Fabric is the right choice for teams that need more than asset distribution. If your work involves documents, notes, research, feedback, and planning alongside your files, and you need AI search that understands everything by meaning, Fabric provides the workspace that connects files to the work around them. For creative teams managing both the production and the assets, Fabric is where both halves live.

Frequently asked questions

Does Filecamp have AI search?

No. Filecamp uses keyword and tag-based search. You find assets by the metadata you or your team have assigned. Fabric's AI search finds content by meaning across all file types without manual tagging.

Can Fabric create branded download portals?

Fabric's publishing creates shareable links with analytics, password protection, and viewer tracking. For custom-branded public-facing download pages with their own look and feel, Filecamp's brand portals are purpose-built for that.

How many users does Filecamp include?

All Filecamp plans include unlimited users. Pricing is based on storage: 20 GB at $29/mo, 50 GB at $59/mo, and 100 GB at $89/mo.

Does Fabric have notes and documents?

Yes. Fabric includes a full notes and documents editor with real-time collaborative editing, version history, and the ability to embed or link to any file in your library. Filecamp does not include notes or document creation.

Can Filecamp annotate video?

Filecamp's proofing tools work on images and PDFs. Fabric's annotations cover images, PDFs, slides, video frames, documents, and any rich media.

Does Fabric have a mobile app?

Yes. Fabric is available on web, iOS, Android, desktop, and as a Chrome extension. Filecamp is web-based.

Which is cheaper for a large team?

Filecamp's unlimited-user model means a team of 50 accessing 50 GB of assets pays $59/mo. Fabric at $8/user/mo would cost $400/mo for the same team. Filecamp is cheaper for teams with many users who only need asset access. Fabric is cheaper for small teams that need the full workspace.

Does Fabric connect to other apps?

Fabric connects to 30+ apps including Gmail, Slack, Google Drive, Figma, Notion, Dropbox, HubSpot, and Salesforce. Filecamp has more limited integrations including a WordPress plugin.

Can I use both together?

Yes. Some teams use Filecamp for external brand asset distribution and Fabric as the internal workspace where the creative work, feedback, and planning happen.

Is Fabric free?

Fabric does have a free tier with limited storage and AI. Paid plans start at $8/mo billed yearly.

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