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Should I use Frame.io?

Frame.io centralizes all of your files, feedback, and people on one secure platform, so you can deliver exceptional creative faster. - frame.io

· 1 month ago

Buy if you run a video or post-production team that lives in Adobe Premiere Pro and needs structured client review. Skip it if you just share occasional cuts or your reviewers are non-technical clients — cheaper, simpler tools fit better.

Confidence

High. Based on 30+ public sources including G2, TrustRadius, pricing pages, and Reddit practitioner threads.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityLittle direct user evidence either way
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
TeamNot listed
Business/Enterprise~$5k–$70k/yr

Best for

  • Video editors and post-production teams
  • Agencies running client review loops
  • Premiere Pro / After Effects shops
  • Enterprise media and brand teams

Not for

  • Solo creators sharing a few cuts
  • Non-technical clients as primary reviewers
  • Photo-only or docs-only teams
  • Tiny teams on tight budgets

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Reddit users report bills creeping up — audit seats and storage yearly before renewing

medium

Storage is per-seat (2TB + 2TB per added member); headcount growth directly inflates your bill

medium

V4 changed workflows and API access; test migration before committing to renewal

medium

Client reviewers frequently misuse it — budget time for hand-holding or pick a simpler tool

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Industry-standard video review tool, 4.5/5 on G2
  • Deep native Premiere Pro and After Effects integration
  • Free tier available for individuals
  • TPN+ early adopter with enterprise security controls
  • Enterprise tier adds team management and administration

Cons

  • V4 redesign frustrated many longtime users
  • Non-technical clients find the interface confusing
  • Users report overpaying significantly as usage grows
  • Some editors feel the product has diminished
  • Enterprise pricing is opaque and steep ($5k–$70k)

Sources & method

- 12 sources - Adobe-owned, TPN+ early adopter with MFA and enterprise controls; no vulnerabilities found in reviewed sources.

official x3review x6security x2news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Reddit users report significant overpaying as teams grow
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Editors love it; clients find it intimidating
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Industry standard; deep Adobe NLE integrations
  • Support quality. Little direct user evidence either way
  • Security posture: 4/5. TPN+ adopter, MFA, Adobe-backed; no public CVEs found
  • 4.5/5 G2 rating Consistently praised for ease of use
  • 9/10 TrustRadius score 108 reviews
  • $5k–$70k Enterprise pricing Per Spendflo pricing guide
  • $1.28B Adobe acquisition 2021

Pricing

Free

$0

  • For individuals
  • Limited storage

Team

Not listed

  • Up to 5 members
  • 2TB included + 2TB per additional member

Business/Enterprise

~$5k–$70k/yr

  • Up to 15 members on lower tier, 3TB + 2TB per member
  • Admin, security, team management controls

Security

Adobe-owned, TPN+ early adopter with MFA and enterprise controls; no vulnerabilities found in reviewed sources.

What users say

Editors rate it highly for review workflows (4.5/5 G2), but many complain the V4 redesign, client usability, and pricing regressed.

“To a layman, Frame.io is very intimidating.”
Reddit, r/editors
“YSK: You might be overpaying significantly for Frame.io”
Reddit, r/editors
“What does everyone think of the new frame io v4? I'm not a fan so far.”
Reddit, r/editors

Companies that use it

  • Yeti12
  • VICE Media
  • Princess Cruises
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Sony Interactive
Full analysis

Based on 30+ public sources including G2, TrustRadius, pricing pages, and Reddit practitioner threads.

Industry-standard video review, but V4 backlash, client confusion, and per-seat storage costs make it a 'depends'.

Methodology

Based on 30+ public sources including G2, TrustRadius, pricing pages, and Reddit practitioner threads.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Frame.io Reviews — G2g2.com
    review
  2. Frame.io vs. Focal (4.5/5 G2)focal.inc
    review
  3. Frame.io Reviews — TrustRadiustrustradius.com
    review
  4. Frame.io Pricingframe.io
    official
  5. Frame.io Pricing Guide — Spendflospendflo.com
    review
  6. Frame.io overview for Premiere Pro and After Effectshelpx.adobe.com
    official
  7. Adobe buying Frame.io in $1.28B dealtechcrunch.com
    news
  8. Adobe and Frame.io Become Early Adopters of TPN+blog.frame.io
    security
  9. Frame.io Securityframe.io
    security
  10. Is Frame.io worth using? — Redditreddit.com
    review
  11. Do your clients struggle with Frame.io? — Redditreddit.com
    review
  12. Yeti case studyframe.io
    official

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