Head-to-head · Online Proofing Software
Frame.io vs Ashore
Frame.io leads on 0 checks, Ashore on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAshore · 4 of 4
Frame.io scores higher on our rubric for online proofing software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Frame.io is the better fit for video teams using professional editing tools. Ashore is the better fit for agencies needing branded client approvals.
- Frame.io fits best
Video teams using professional editing tools
- Ashore fits best
Agencies needing branded client approvals
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Side by side
| Feature | Frame.io 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Ashore 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Online Proofing Software | #4 in Online Proofing Software |
| Best for | Video teams using professional editing tools | Agencies needing branded client approvals |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Frame.io 1/4 · Ashore 4/4 | ||
| Video proofing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Version history | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Guest reviewers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Approval workflows | Not checked yet | Automated |
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Ashore is online proofing and approval software for creative agencies, print businesses, marketing teams, and other organizations reviewing digital assets. It supports images, PDFs, websites, HTML, video, and audio, combining annotation,… Read the review → |
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
Ashore — where it wins
- Proofs images, PDFs, websites, HTML, video, and audio
- Automates approvals with reminders, timelines, and audit trails
- Supports branding, Adobe, Zapier, mobile apps, and API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan limits automation and allows one custom field
- Starter limits usage to 150 files per month per user
- Smart Review and API access require higher-tier plans
- Frame.io9.4/10 · Free plan
A strong video review workspace for teams that need precise feedback and approvals.
Visit Frame.ioFull verdict → - Ashore9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible proofing hub for agencies managing varied assets and branded approvals.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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