Dropbox Replay vs Frame.io

Dropbox Replay9.2Visit Frame.io8.8Visit

Higher score Dropbox Replay #1 in Video Review Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Dropbox Replay

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Frame.io #2 in Video Review Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Frame.io

• Dropbox Replay fits best

  Teams wanting broad review at a low price

• Frame.io fits best

  Professional video teams using major NLEs

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Side by side

Feature	Dropbox Replay 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Frame.io 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Video Review Software	#2 in Video Review Software
Best for	Teams wanting broad review at a low price	Professional video teams using major NLEs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$15/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dropbox Replay 5/5 · Frame.io 5/5
Time-coded comments	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Version comparison	✓	✓
Guest reviewers	✓	✓
NLE integrations	✓	✓
Specs
Reviewer roles	Basic	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan with time-coded comments and approval workflows Side-by-side version comparison and synchronized live review Integrates with six professional editing applications	Frame-accurate comments, annotations, approvals, and version comparison Integrations with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Free plan plus API, webhooks, and workflow connectors
Cons	Paid Add-On requires a Plus or higher Dropbox plan Feature availability varies by plan Reviewer roles are basic	Free plan is limited to 2 members, 2GB, and 2 projects Paid plans are priced per member, with tax excluded Advanced workspace and support features require Enterprise
Our verdict	Dropbox Replay is a browser-based review and approval tool for video, audio, image, and PDF projects. It is designed for creative teams that need structured feedback without requiring reviewers to install special software or maintain a… Read the review →	Frame.io is a cloud platform for teams that upload, organize, review, approve, and share video and other creative assets. Its audience includes video, design, marketing, agency, brand, and media teams, with particular value for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dropbox Replay — where it wins

  • Free plan with time-coded comments and approval workflows
  • Side-by-side version comparison and synchronized live review
  • Integrates with six professional editing applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid Add-On requires a Plus or higher Dropbox plan
  • Feature availability varies by plan
  • Reviewer roles are basic

• Frame.io — where it wins

  • Frame-accurate comments, annotations, approvals, and version comparison
  • Integrations with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid
  • Free plan plus API, webhooks, and workflow connectors

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 2 members, 2GB, and 2 projects
  • Paid plans are priced per member, with tax excluded
  • Advanced workspace and support features require Enterprise

• Dropbox Replay9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad review workspace with a free plan, detailed feedback, and editing-app integrations.

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• Frame.io8.8/10 · Free plan

  A strong fit for professional video teams that need precise reviews across major NLEs.

  Visit Frame.ioFull verdict →