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Multiple SaaS subscriptions solving adjacent pieces of the same workflow.
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See how Performm, LucidLink, Suite Studios and Shade handle your files, your editors and your AI. Plan requirements are shown where they matter.
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Universal file platform
File streaming
Creative file streaming
Media workspace
Product capabilities across published plans. The reference plans below do not include every capability shown here.
01
Access & editing
Connect your storage. Keep your editors moving.
| What matters to your team | Universal file platform | File streaming | Creative file streaming | Media workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted file streaming | Editfly StorageHosted storage built for editing; in beta. | Cloud filespaceStream large files as a local drive. | Suite DriveCloud file streaming for creative teams. | Mounted drivesStreaming media workspace. |
| Use storage you already own | 90+ providersCloud, local and on-prem connections. Paid Editfly BYOS for editing. | EnterpriseBYOS; Connect is an add-on for existing stores. | EnterpriseOptional BYOS and native S3 read/write. | EnterpriseBYOS S3 allowance; confirm supported sources. |
| Desktop collaboration | Shared DrivesProjects, teams, roles and in-app messaging. | Shared filespaceFolder permissions and guest links. | Shared drivesGranular access controls. | Shared workspaceRoles, guests and review tools. |
02
Search & automation
Find files, work with AI and move data between locations.
| What matters to your team | Universal file platform | File streaming | Creative file streaming | Media workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search inside media | Coming soonContent search is not yet included. Search across connected locations today. | Confirm scopeAsk about content indexing for your workflow. | Confirm scopeAsk about content indexing for your workflow. | AI media searchScenes, faces, transcripts and soundbites. |
| AI agents / MCP | Free for launchPermissioned file operations through MCP; bring your AI. | MCP server betaAgents can work with files in a filespace. | Not verifiedMCP support not confirmed in reviewed sources. | Listed on AI pageConfirm MCP availability and capabilities. |
| Transfers & sync | Built inUnlimited Fastr transfers on Flow/Teams; continuous or scheduled cross-provider sync. | File streamingConfirm separate cross-provider transfer and sync requirements. | Suite ConnectExternal transfer is listed; confirm plan scope. | Confirm scopeAsk about cross-provider transfer and scheduled sync. |
03
Lifecycle & controls
Keep control of your files, from active work to archive.
| What matters to your team | Universal file platform | File streaming | Creative file streaming | Media workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive workflow | Auto-ArchiveScheduled tiering; separate Archive Storage starts at $4/TB/month. | Confirm scopeArchive automation not verified in reviewed sources. | Instant ArchiveListed on pricing; confirm plan and fees. | Confirm scopeArchive automation not verified in reviewed sources. |
| Backup / recovery | Editfly StorageBackup copy included. | Business snapshots30-day recovery window. | Confirm scopeAsk about retention and recovery. | Confirm scopeAsk about retention and recovery. |
| Team governance | TeamsSSO, audit logging and governance. | EnterpriseSSO and audit trail. | EnterpriseSSO and SCIM. | EnterpriseSSO/SAML, SCIM and audit logging. |
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Plans for pricing review
Check seat limits and which plan each capability requires.
| What matters to your team | Universal file platform | File streaming | Creative file streaming | Media workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference plan | Editfly StorageSeats by team size: 1 user Free, 2 to 10 Flow, 11 or more Teams. | BusinessUp to 25 members. Starter is not modeled. | Managed5 users included; additional seats charged. | GrowthUp to 15 seats; extra storage needs a quote. |
“Not verified” and “Confirm scope” mean the reviewed pages do not establish the capability or its plan coverage. They do not mean the feature is unavailable. Editfly’s pricing page lists it as Beta; confirm availability before planning a production workflow.
ECONOMIC PRESSURES
The cost is not just the subscription.
Workflow fragmentation creates costs in software, infrastructure and people.
Storage
Duplicated capacity and copies created to make incompatible workflows work.
Transfer
Transfer services and egress charges become another recurring line item.
Operations
More vendors, invoices, accounts, permissions and renewals for teams to manage.
Performm Flow is $20 per user per month, with unlimited drives, connections and transfers. Connect the infrastructure you already own, then add Performm storage where it makes economic sense.
EDITFLY PRICING COMPARISON
Understand what each rate covers.
Selected published capacity rates, in USD per TB per month.
Different offers. Different cost structures.
Not a like-for-like total-cost comparison. LucidLink BYO is custom; Business overage is $8/100 GB, plus seats. Pricing basis dated September 15, 2026.
BYO SOFTWARE
Editfly BYO software
$15/ TB / month
Customer supplies storage + backend costs. Editfly is in beta.
BYO SERVICE
Suite BYO service
$40/ TB / month
Customer supplies storage + backend costs
MANAGED BUNDLE
Suite Managed
$75/ TB / month
Managed streaming + storage bundle
ADDITIONAL CAPACITY
LucidLink Business overage
$80/ TB / month
Additional capacity above the included pool
Sources & comparison notes
This comparison is maintained by Performm. Vendor offers can change, and the rates above are not a like-for-like total-cost comparison. Check the linked sources for current terms and ask each provider to confirm requirements for your project.
Performm pricing and platform capabilities. Teams, hosted Editfly, BYOS and Archive Storage are separate offerings. Local capacity and hosted storage are separate.
LucidLink: pricing and plan coverage, platform and agent workflows, MCP server.
Suite Studios: pricing and plan coverage and file streaming platform.
Shade: pricing and plan coverage, AI search and MCP listing, media workspace.