Frame.io vs ReviewStudio
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Frame.io and ReviewStudio for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Frame.io and ReviewStudio differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Frame.io fully includes 2 and ReviewStudio fully includes 2.
Built-in Chat
ReviewStudio partially covers built-in chat; Frame.io doesn't include it.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frame.io partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); ReviewStudio 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:
- Kanban Boards
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Frame.io or ReviewStudio better for creative teams?
Frame.io and ReviewStudio 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 Frame.io and ReviewStudio cost?
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). ReviewStudio's free Starter plan gives unlimited users and guests but only 5 GB total storage and 3 active reviews; paid plans run $15/user/mo (Pro, 25 GB & 10 reviews per user) and $25/user/mo (Advanced, 50 GB & unlimited reviews per user, API + automations), with SSO and custom domain reserved for Enterprise.
What do both Frame.io and ReviewStudio lack?
Neither fully includes kanban boards, 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 Frame.io and ReviewStudio?
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 Frame.io and ReviewStudio, 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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