Head-to-head · Storyboarding Software
Flix vs Krock.io
Flix leads on 0 checks, Krock.io on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFlix · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Krock.io
- Free trialonly Krock.io
Flix scores higher on our rubric for storyboarding software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Krock.io offers free plan; Flix doesn't.
Flix is the better fit for studios managing collaborative storyboard pipelines. Krock.io is the better fit for teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards.
- Flix fits best
Studios managing collaborative storyboard pipelines
- Krock.io fits best
Teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards
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Side by side
| Feature | Flix 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Krock.io 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Storyboarding Software | #4 in Storyboarding Software |
| Best for | Studios managing collaborative storyboard pipelines | Teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $10/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Flix 0/4 · Krock.io 0/4 | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Animatic tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Script import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom characters | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Export formats | QuickTime, PDF, JSON, CSV, original artwork, images, dialogue and audio | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Flix is a story development and storyboard hub for animation, visual effects, gaming, film and television teams. It organizes storyboard panels, sequences, files, revisions and production assets while supporting collaboration across… Read the review → |
Krock.io brings media review and storyboard work into a cloud-based collaboration platform for video production companies, agencies, animation studios, and content creators. Alongside storyboard and animatic creation, it supports review of… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Flix — where it wins
- Revision, file naming and sequence management keep storyboard assets organized.
- Editorial round-tripping exchanges timing, ordering and audio data with NLEs.
- REST API, workflow hooks and self-hosted deployment support studio pipelines.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales, and no trial license is offered.
- Self-hosted client/server deployment adds operational responsibility.
- Its workflow focus suits mid-market and enterprise teams more than solo users.
Krock.io — where it wins
- Time-coded comments, annotations, and version comparison for media review
- Storyboards and animatics sit alongside approval and project-status tools
- Plugins for Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro
Where it doesn't
- Pro starts at $10 per user monthly, so costs scale with seat count
- The $400 monthly Unlimited plan includes 100 users, which may exceed smaller teams’ needs
- Refunds are not provided for advanced functionality or mid-cycle cancellations
- Flix9.1/10 · Pricing on request
Purpose-built studio storyboard hub with deep revision, feedback and editorial workflows.
Visit Foundry FlixFull verdict → - Krock.io8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A review-centered storyboard tool with video feedback, approvals, and creative-app plugins.
Visit Krock.ioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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