Head-to-head · File Viewer Software
OpenText Brava! vs FastStone Image Viewer
OpenText Brava! leads on 0 checks, FastStone Image Viewer on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenText Brava! · 9.3/10
- Free planonly FastStone Image Viewer
- Most featuresOpenText Brava! · 2 of 4
OpenText Brava! scores higher on our rubric for file viewer software: 9.3 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
FastStone Image Viewer offers free plan; OpenText Brava! doesn't.
OpenText Brava! is the better fit for enterprise document review and redaction. FastStone Image Viewer is the better fit for windows image browsing and editing.
- OpenText Brava! fits best
Enterprise document review and redaction
- FastStone Image Viewer fits best
Windows image browsing and editing
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenText Brava! 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | FastStone Image Viewer 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in File Viewer Software | #7 in File Viewer Software |
| Best for | Enterprise document review and redaction | Windows image browsing and editing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Enterprise |
| Features OpenText Brava! 2/4 · FastStone Image Viewer 0/4 | ||
| Archive preview | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Office file preview | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Code file preview | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| In-file search | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Listed formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Primary access | Cross_platform | Not checked yet |
| Maximum file size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | OpenText Brava! is an enterprise file viewer for organizations that manage controlled content and need more than basic previewing. It supports browser-based viewing and collaboration across web, Windows, and Linux, with coverage for… 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
OpenText Brava! — where it wins
- Supports documents, images, CAD, video, and other file formats
- Combines automatic and manual redaction with file comparison
- Adds signatures, approvals, templates, and publishing workflows
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Uses contract-specific perpetual licensing rather than per-user monthly plans
- Its review-focused feature set may exceed simple viewing needs
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
- OpenText Brava!9.3/10 · Paid
A cross-platform viewer for controlled document review, redaction, comparison, and publishing.
Visit OpenTextFull verdict → - FastStone Image Viewer8.3/10 · Free plan
A capable Windows image viewer with RAW support, batch tools, editing, and a portable version.
Visit FastStoneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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