Is DocTick a File Request Pro alternative?

Yes, if you collect documents from specific clients into Google Drive. DocTick sends each client a checklist and saves uploads to your Drive. It is not a replacement if you need OneDrive or Dropbox, an embeddable upload page, forms, or Zapier.

Do clients need an account with either tool?

No. File Request Pro uploaders only need a web browser, and DocTick clients open a magic link without creating an account.

What Google Drive access do they need?

Both request access only to the Drive files they create or are used with the app (Google's drive.file scope), not your whole Drive.

For Firms Collecting Client Files

✨ DocTick vs File Request Pro

File Request Pro Alternative: Client Checklists in Google Drive for $14.99/month

File Request Pro gives you branded upload pages that send files to Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, from $19/month. DocTick sends each client an itemized checklist instead, saves uploads into your Google Drive, and is $14.99/month with unlimited requests.

Zero storage liability Direct Google Drive sync No client passwords or apps

The Transparent Verdict

Which one is right for your firm?

We believe in honest software recommendations. Here is how to choose between File Request Pro and DocTick.

Choose File Request Pro if:

File Request Pro

1You save files to OneDrive, Dropbox, or SharePoint, not only Google Drive.
2You want an upload page you can embed on your website or share as one public link.
3You need a form builder, Zapier, webhooks, or an API alongside uploads.
4You receive very large files (up to 1 GB on Starter and 10 GB on Business).

Choose DocTick if:

Recommended

You send each client a specific list of documents and want to see which items are still missing.
You want to approve or reject each uploaded item and ask for a replacement with a note.
You send many client requests a month and don't want a monthly cap on them.
You keep client files in Google Drive and want a lower monthly price.

Side-by-Side Breakdown

Feature Comparison: DocTick vs File Request Pro

See exactly how features, client workflows, and architectures compare.

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Feature / Capability	DocTick Our Pick	File Request Pro
Starting price	Free, or $14.99 / month Pro	$19 / month (Starter)
Client account needed	No; magic link	No; a browser is enough
How you ask for files File Request Pro also lists guided checklists and multi-step forms.	A per-client checklist of named documents with a progress bar	Branded upload pages, shared as a link or embedded on your site; Workflows email a specific client
Approve / reject each item	Yes, with a note asking for a replacement	Not listed on its pricing or security pages
Request limits	Free: 3 active requests; Pro: unlimited	Starter: 100 submissions/mo; Lite to Business: 30–200 Workflow requests/mo
Reminders	Automated reminder emails (Pro)	Workflow reminders until the client completes the request
Cloud storage	•Google Drive	Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox; SharePoint on Pro and up
Forms & integrations	•No form builder; Google Drive only	Form builder, Google Sheets, Excel Online, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, webhooks & API
Website embed	•No	Yes

Cost & Commitment Comparison

Transparent Pricing with No Forced Upfront Contracts

See the real financial difference between committing to File Request Pro vs flexible month-to-month DocTick.

File Request Pro Pricing

$19 – $149 / month (Starter, Lite, Pro, Business); Enterprise from $249

Monthly, or annual with two months free

Commitment: None stated; 15-day or 25-file free trial

Limits: Per File Request Pro's pricing page (Oct 2026): Starter ($19/mo) has 3 upload pages and 100 submissions a month; Lite ($39/mo) has 25 upload pages and 30 Workflow requests a month; Pro ($79/mo) and Business ($149/mo, up to 5 team members) have unlimited pages with 75 and 200 Workflow requests a month.

Save Hundreds Annually

DocTick Pricing

$0 Free or $14.99 / month Pro

Month-to-month; cancel anytime

Solo Savings: $48 – $288 / year (vs Starter or Lite, billed monthly)

3-Person Firm Savings: $1,248 / year (vs Business for up to 5 users, billed monthly)

Critical Analysis

Why Professionals Are Moving to DocTick

File Request Pro Pricing (2026)

Per File Request Pro's pricing page (Oct 2026), plans are billed monthly, with annual billing giving two months free: - Starter: $19/month, 3 upload pages, 100 submissions a month, 1 GB max file size - Lite: $39/month, 25 upload pages, unlimited submissions, 30 Workflow requests a month - Pro: $79/month, unlimited pages, 5 GB files, 75 Workflow requests a month - Business: $149/month, up to 5 team members, 10 GB files, 200 Workflow requests a month - Enterprise: from $249/month, 6+ team members, 500+ Workflow requests A Workflow emails one client and reminds them until they finish; uploads through a shared link don't count against it. The free trial is 15 days or 25 files, with no credit card.

Upload Pages vs a Client Checklist

File Request Pro is built around upload pages: a branded page with your logo and fields, which you share as a link or embed on your website, and files land in the cloud folder you choose. That suits collecting files from many people through one page. DocTick is built around one request per client. You list the documents you need (W-2, last year's return, photo ID), the client opens a magic link and uploads against each item, and you see what's still missing. You can approve or reject each item, and rejected items go back to the client with your note. Files are saved into a folder per client in your Google Drive.

What File Request Pro Has That DocTick Doesn't

File Request Pro supports OneDrive, Dropbox, and SharePoint as well as Google Drive, and lists a form builder, Google Sheets, Excel Online, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, webhooks, and an API. Upload pages can be embedded on your website. DocTick saves to Google Drive only and has none of those integrations or forms.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about switching from File Request Pro to DocTick.

Per its pricing page (Oct 2026): Starter $19/month, Lite $39, Pro $79, Business $149, and Enterprise from $249, with two months free on annual billing. DocTick is free for up to 3 active requests or $14.99/month for unlimited requests.