ftrack Review vs ReviewStudio

ftrack Review8.2Visit ReviewStudio8.1Visit

Higher score ftrack Review #6 in Video Review Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ftrack Review

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ReviewStudio #7 in Video Review Software 8.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ReviewStudio

• ftrack Review fits best

  Creative teams reviewing video, image, and PDF work

• ReviewStudio fits best

  Mixed-media teams with structured approvals

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Side by side

Feature	ftrack Review 8.2/10 Visit ↗	ReviewStudio 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.1
Ranking	#6 in Video Review Software	#7 in Video Review Software
Best for	Creative teams reviewing video, image, and PDF work	Mixed-media teams with structured approvals
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	$144/user/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	4 integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ftrack Review 5/5 · ReviewStudio 4/5
Time-coded comments	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Version comparison	✓	✓
Guest reviewers	✓	✓
NLE integrations	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Reviewer roles	Custom	Basic
Our review
Pros	Frame-accurate notes, time-stamped annotations, and synchronized playback Side-by-side, overlay, and ghosting comparisons support version review Adobe integrations, approval summaries, playlists, and PDF feedback exports	Reviews video, images, documents, web, audio, and 3D files Version comparison, threaded feedback, and approval history API, webhooks, automations, and project-management integrations
Cons	No free plan; paid access starts at $10 per user monthly with annual billing Web-only access may not suit teams needing a desktop review application Planning, project reports, and the ftrack API require the Studio plan	The free plan allows only 3 active reviews and 5 GB storage NLE integrations are not included Reviewer roles are basic
Our verdict	ftrack Review is a browser-based review and approval product for creative teams working in animation, VFX, post-production, and creative services. It supports video clips, images, and PDFs, with review links for clients or colleagues.… Read the review →	ReviewStudio is a web-based proofing and collaboration platform for creative, marketing, agency, production, and enterprise teams. It brings video, image, document, web, audio, and 3D file reviews into centralized workspaces. Teams can add… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ftrack Review — where it wins

  • Frame-accurate notes, time-stamped annotations, and synchronized playback
  • Side-by-side, overlay, and ghosting comparisons support version review
  • Adobe integrations, approval summaries, playlists, and PDF feedback exports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid access starts at $10 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Web-only access may not suit teams needing a desktop review application
  • Planning, project reports, and the ftrack API require the Studio plan

• ReviewStudio — where it wins

  • Reviews video, images, documents, web, audio, and 3D files
  • Version comparison, threaded feedback, and approval history
  • API, webhooks, automations, and project-management integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan allows only 3 active reviews and 5 GB storage
  • NLE integrations are not included
  • Reviewer roles are basic

• ftrack Review8.2/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused review workspace for creative teams handling video, image, and PDF approvals.

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• ReviewStudio8.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible proofing hub for teams managing mixed media and structured approvals.

  Visit ReviewStudioFull verdict →