Clipflow vs Frame.io
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Clipflow and Frame.io for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Clipflow and Frame.io differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Clipflow fully includes 2 and Frame.io fully includes 2.
Kanban Boards
Clipflow includes kanban boards; Frame.io doesn't include it.
Video & Image Review
Frame.io includes video & image review; Clipflow covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frame.io partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); Clipflow doesn't include it.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Clipflow or Frame.io better for creative teams?
Clipflow and Frame.io cover a similar amount of the workflow - of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 2. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Clipflow and Frame.io cost?
Clipflow (clipflow.co) has no free-forever plan - just a 14-day free trial - then starts at $29/user/month on Growth (250GB storage per user, unlimited projects), with Growth Unlimited at $424/month billed annually for unlimited seats and 5TB total; clients and external reviewers are always free and never consume a seat. Frame.io's free plan caps you at 2 members, 2 projects, and just 2GB of storage; the entry Pro plan runs $15/member/month (up to 5 members, 2TB base + 2TB per member, ~13% off annually), and the Team plan is $25/member/month (up to 15 members, 3TB base).
What do both Clipflow and Frame.io lack?
Neither fully includes built-in chat, freelancer payments, file storage & drive, calendar & scheduling and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a 14-day free trial that unlocks everything.
Is there one tool that replaces both Clipflow and Frame.io?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in real-time chat, freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and the included kloudie AI assistant in one workspace. Every new workspace starts with a 14-day free trial with everything unlocked, then Pro is $29/member/mo, or $20/member/mo billed annually.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Clipflow and Frame.io, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Try everything free for 14 days; client guests never take a paid seat.
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