File Viewer Plus vs FastStone Image Viewer

File Viewer Plus6.9Visit FastStone Image Viewer6.7Visit

Higher score File Viewer Plus #7 in File Viewer Software 6.9/10 From €22/user/yr · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Try File Viewer Plus

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FastStone Image Viewer #8 in File Viewer Software 6.7/10 Free plan · paid from $34.95 Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FastStone

• File Viewer Plus fits best

  Windows users needing viewing and conversion

• FastStone Image Viewer fits best

  Windows image browsing and editing

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Side by side

Feature	File Viewer Plus 6.9/10 Visit ↗	FastStone Image Viewer 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.7
Ranking	#7 in File Viewer Software	#8 in File Viewer Software
Best for	Windows users needing viewing and conversion	Windows image browsing and editing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features File Viewer Plus 4/4 · FastStone Image Viewer 0/4
Archive preview	✓ (best)	Not published
Office file preview	✓ (best)	Not published
Code file preview	✓ (best)	Not published
In-file search	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Listed formats	Not published	Not published
Primary access	Desktop	Not published
Maximum file size	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Supports 400+ formats across documents, media, archives, code, and more Batch-converts folders and inspects metadata, headers, and raw hex content Offers annual, one-time, and volume licensing options	Supports camera RAW formats and EXIF metadata viewing Compares up to four images and creates configurable contact sheets Combines editing, batch conversion, scanning, and portable use
Cons	Windows desktop access only No free plan; access requires a paid license after the trial One-time purchase includes version 6.x updates rather than continuous updates	Commercial use requires a $34.95 one-time license Designed for Windows desktop use Its broad feature set may exceed basic viewing needs
Our verdict	File Viewer Plus is a Windows desktop utility for opening, viewing, editing, and converting files across more than 400 formats. It is aimed at individual users, businesses, and enterprise teams that want one application for office… Read the review →	FastStone Image Viewer is a Windows desktop application for browsing, viewing, organizing, comparing, editing, converting, and presenting digital images. It suits photographers, image-heavy teams, and Windows users who want more than a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• File Viewer Plus — where it wins

  • Supports 400+ formats across documents, media, archives, code, and more
  • Batch-converts folders and inspects metadata, headers, and raw hex content
  • Offers annual, one-time, and volume licensing options

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop access only
  • No free plan; access requires a paid license after the trial
  • One-time purchase includes version 6.x updates rather than continuous updates

• FastStone Image Viewer — where it wins

  • Supports camera RAW formats and EXIF metadata viewing
  • Compares up to four images and creates configurable contact sheets
  • Combines editing, batch conversion, scanning, and portable use

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial use requires a $34.95 one-time license
  • Designed for Windows desktop use
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic viewing needs

• File Viewer Plus6.9/10 · From €22/user/yr · 14-day trial

  A broad Windows file utility with viewing, editing, inspection, and batch conversion.

  Try File Viewer PlusFull verdict →
• FastStone Image Viewer6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $34.95

  A capable Windows image viewer with RAW support, batch tools, editing, and a portable version.

  Visit FastStoneFull verdict →