Frame.io

Score9 out of 10

136 Reviews and Ratings

What is Frame.io?

Frame.io is a video collaboration platform, supporting the video editing process by providing creative teams with time stamped comments, annotations and hashtags, and an accelerated sharing and approval process.

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Media

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Variety of file types
The software supports hundreds or thousands of different file types for review, including video, static, layered, animated, HTML email and live websites
Category average: 8.8
Real-time collaboration
The software allows teams to collaborate in real-time, through synchronized comments and annotations, live chats, and/or videoconferencing
Category average: 7.8
Audit trail
An audit trail is available of all comments, annotations, and changes made to all assets
Category average: 7.9

Configurable and automated workflows
Configurable workflows and automations are available for asset review and approval
Category average: 7.4

Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using Frame.io.

Based on HG Insights installation data

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#1 most frequent

Information

20.4%

466 installations of 2,280

“In our organization, Frame.io helps review videos for the team and easily add notes for the artists to address”
— Motion Designer, Laundry Studio (Small Businesses)

#2 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

19.7%

449 installations of 2,280

“In our organization, we use Frame.io for Stakeholder feedback and peer review”
— Graphic Designer, Kimley-Horn (Enterprises)

#3 most frequent

Manufacturing

7.6%

173 installations of 2,280

“We use Frame.io for team collaboration on video selection and editing for e-learning courses.”
— Learning & Development specialist, Dentsply Sirona (Enterprises)

Pros

Precise, timestamped commenting and feedback on video content
Efficient file sharing and accessibility for media assets
Centralized platform for internal and external collaboration

Cons

User interface can be complicated or confusing, especially after updates
Limitations in existing feature set, with requests for more functionality
Occasional performance issues, including crashes, freezing, and playback problems

Joel Raul Martinez View profile

Art Director in Manufacturing at CP Branded (11-50 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it to collaborate across different accounts throughout our company. We mostly use it to approve still designs. For one design approval, it usually goes through about four people. With Frame.io, we can easily track and record every approval and stay on track with our deadlines.

Pros

Teams can upload videos and receive feedback in real-time.
Collaboration
Leaving comments directly on the timeline.

Cons

Better mobile app functionality.
Add project templates.
I would like to be able to customize with my own companies colors and logos.
Dropbox or other cloud services integration.

Return on Investment

Before frame.io we did approvals via email. now it is 75% faster and more accurate.

Usability

Other Software Used

Adobe Acrobat, Asana, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel

Janeil Harricharan

Freelancer at Janeilh.com (1-10 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We briefly trialed Frame.io for use in our organization. It essentially acted as a fleshed-out media manager for other Adobe programs, such as Adobe Premiere.

The software acted as an additional cloud storage backup, with some organization of the uploaded content. It also provided access to those who needed it if added as an approved member. Essentially, a one-stop shop for you to grab the content if needed.

Pros

Organizing Storyboards
Grouping video content for use
Serving as additional cloud storage
Providing organizations and ordering of video/storyboard shots

Cons

General intuitive use of the app, such as adding metadata to content
Editing fields and files must be done in advanced settings not immediately visible on the home screen
You cannot drag and drop content in your preferred order in custom collections
It's heavily implied that most of the file organization for video/storyboard must be prepared beforehand, which essentially defeats part of using Frame.io for shaping the content.

Return on Investment

$25/user/month is required per additional collaborator. Not feasible for small projects or groups.
Unless well-versed in how the software works, patience is required + lots of documentation. Starting off, your work time will at least double.
Despite it's web app, there's some performance issues on computers with lesser specs. It's recommended to have higher-performance machines, which cost more.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox

Other Software Used

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe PhotoShop, Dropbox, Procreate

Caitlin Bonner View profile

Director of Digital Media & Communications in Marketing at Hampton University (201-500 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have used it on the client review side. It has been very helpful in review of a project for leaving notes to our video production team as they complete our edit. I like that the notes correspond exactly to the time frame in question. We are able to quickly communicate our feedback.

Pros

High quality resolution
Easy review process
Time-marking of video

Cons

Have only used it on the client side
Have not experienced any issues
Easy to comment and review

Return on Investment

Has made communicating with our production team timely
Multiple people from the client side can review at a time
No negative impacts from the client side

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Vimeo

Other Software Used

Microsoft SharePoint, Dropbox Business, WeTransfer

Md Ashraful Islam View profile

Senior Brand Designer in Professional Services at Imagine Geometric (11-50 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In my organization, I use Frame.io to share videos with my team members and clients for review. My clients and team members can easily review videos and share feedback. Frame.io is very easy to use. I can create and organize files easily and move between them quickly. I have used multiple platforms, but this one feels the most intuitive.

Pros

Easy to organize videos.
Fast viewing experience.
Easy to provide feedback.

Cons

Embedding videos to Behance or websites.
Live recording to Frame.io.
Not only for videos, but also for other file formats.
A space for all types of contents.

Return on Investment

It help clients to share feedback easily.
Easier to share and collaborate between team members.
Saves a lot of time.

Usability

Other Software Used

Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma

Adam Fenton View profile

Director of Multimedia Technology in Information Technology at Woodruff Arts Center/Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (1001-5000 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Frame.io is used as a video editing collaboration platform to receive comments on the various versions of a video project as an editor makes changes and shares with the review team. The review team is able to easily review the video, make comments at specific points in the video, and then those are communicated bak to the editor for the next review version of the video.

Pros

Collecting comments from team members
Sharing and notifying about comments made within the platform
Organizing various verisons of a video project as it progresses to completion

Cons

Would be nice to notate directly on the video certain aspects rather than trying to describe them. Such as being able to circle something of concern on the video.
User and seat management is a little tricky. Would be great if this could be simplified and also allow for one-time reviewers to be able to review something without the need to create a seat for them.

Return on Investment

This definitely helps a distributed team that is remote to be able to collaborate more efficiently.
As mentioned previously, there have been security issues where videos have been able to be pulled off of the platform, but those have been resolved at this point. It's a basic aspect of a platform like this, though, so it's still something we review every now and then to ensure videos are safe.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Asana

Other Software Used

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe PhotoShop, Workday Financial Management

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Variety of file types

Real-time collaboration

Audit trail

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Configurable and automated workflows

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Manufacturing

Most Frequent Users

Small Businesses

Mid-sized Companies

Enterprises

Most Frequent Users

United States of America

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Canada

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