Filevue is a WordPress plugin that adds a self-hosted client portal directly to an existing WordPress site, letting freelancers, agencies, and small businesses share files with clients without relying on a third-party SaaS. On activation it auto-creates a branded portal page where each client gets a private login to view folders, upload and download files, manage their profile, and interact with staff. Files are stored on the site owner's own server rather than a third-party cloud, with AES-256-CBC encryption at rest, bulk ZIP downloads, inline file previews, spreadsheet-style data sheets, drag-and-drop uploads from admins, clients, and staff, and Cloudflare Turnstile bot protection on portal logins. Filevue ships as a WordPress.org-style freemium plugin: a free tier covers small usage (up to 5 clients, 20 folders, 100 files, 2 staff members), and paid Pro licenses remove those caps and add features like image compression and Telegram alerts, sold as Single Site, Agency (5 sites), and Unlimited (all sites) tiers with annual, monthly, or one-time lifetime pricing options.
Key Features
Private client portal — Auto-generated branded portal page where each client gets a private login to view folders, upload/download files, and manage their profile.
Drag-and-drop uploads — Admins, clients, and staff can drag and drop files directly into the portal, with bulk ZIP downloads of folders.
File encryption — Files stored on the site owner's own server are protected with AES-256-CBC encryption at rest.
Inline file previews — Clients and staff can preview files inline in the portal without downloading them first.
Spreadsheet-style data sheets — Built-in data sheets let staff and clients work with spreadsheet-like structured data inside the portal.
Activity tracking & notifications — Tracks client activity in the portal and sends email notifications, with built-in SMTP delivery so it doesn't rely on a separate mail service.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Self-hosted — client files stay on the site owner's own WordPress server instead of a third-party cloud
Free tier available (up to 5 clients, 20 folders, 100 files, 2 staff) with no subscription required to try it
One-time lifetime license option in addition to monthly/annual plans, avoiding recurring fees long-term
Built-in security features: AES-256-CBC file encryption and Cloudflare Turnstile bot protection on portal logins
Auto-creates a branded client portal page on activation with no custom coding required
Cons
Free plan is capped at 5 clients, 20 folders, 100 files, and 2 staff members, so most real usage requires a paid license
Requires an existing WordPress site to run on — not a standalone hosted app
Self-hosted storage means file delivery speed and uptime depend on the site owner's own hosting rather than a dedicated cloud infrastructure
Support is ticket-based through a HESK help desk rather than live chat or phone support