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Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software

Frame.io vs Approvallo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Frame.io #1 in Online Proofing Software 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Frame.io
Approvallo #8 in Online Proofing Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Approvallo

Frame.io leads on 0 checks, Approvallo on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFrame.io · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresApprovallo · 4 of 4

Frame.io scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 9.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Approvallo offers video proofing; Frame.io doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers version history; Frame.io doesn't publish it. Approvallo offers custom branding; Frame.io doesn't publish it.

Frame.io is the better fit for video teams using professional editing tools. Approvallo is the better fit for small teams needing formal client approvals.

  • Frame.io fits best

    Video teams using professional editing tools

  • Approvallo fits best

    Small teams needing formal client approvals

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Side by side

Feature Frame.io 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Approvallo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.0
Ranking #1 in Online Proofing Software #8 in Online Proofing Software
Best for Video teams using professional editing tools Small teams needing formal client approvals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML SOC 2
Integrations 12 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frame.io 1/4 · Approvallo 4/4
Video proofing Not published ✓ (best)
Version history Not published ✓ (best)
Guest reviewers ✓ ✓
Custom branding Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Approval workflows Not published Basic
Storage limit Not published 4 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Frame-accurate comments, annotations, and comparison viewing
  • Camera to Cloud, approval workflows, and version stacks
  • Adobe, NLE, automation, and workflow integrations
  • Annotates images, PDFs, and videos with timestamped comments
  • Supports side-by-side version comparison and approval decisions
  • Includes branded workspaces, approval seals, Slack, and Jira integrations
Cons
  • Free plan limits teams to 2 members, 2GB, and 2 projects
  • Pro and Team monthly prices exclude tax
  • Enterprise uses custom members and storage rather than fixed limits
  • Starter is limited to 2 active projects and 1 team member
  • Web-only access limits platform coverage
  • Enterprise pricing rises to $119 per month on annual billing
Our verdict

Frame.io is a cloud platform for uploading, organizing, reviewing, approving, and sharing video and other creative assets. It is aimed at video, design, marketing, agency, brand, and media and entertainment teams, with particular value for…

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Approvallo is a cloud-based online proofing platform for creative teams, agencies, studios, and in-house departments. It supports review and approval of images, PDFs, and videos, with visual annotations, threaded comments, timestamped…

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  1. Frame.ioOnline Proofing Software 9.2Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo
  2. ApprovalloOnline Proofing Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Frame.io — where it wins

    • Frame-accurate comments, annotations, and comparison viewing
    • Camera to Cloud, approval workflows, and version stacks
    • Adobe, NLE, automation, and workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits teams to 2 members, 2GB, and 2 projects
    • Pro and Team monthly prices exclude tax
    • Enterprise uses custom members and storage rather than fixed limits

  • Approvallo — where it wins

    • Annotates images, PDFs, and videos with timestamped comments
    • Supports side-by-side version comparison and approval decisions
    • Includes branded workspaces, approval seals, Slack, and Jira integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 2 active projects and 1 team member
    • Web-only access limits platform coverage
    • Enterprise pricing rises to $119 per month on annual billing
  • Frame.io9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo

    A strong video review workspace for teams that need precise feedback and approvals.

    Visit Frame.ioFull verdict →
  • Approvallo7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A focused approval workspace with visual review, version comparison, and formal sign-offs.

    Visit ApprovalloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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