MediaSilo vs ftrack Review

MediaSilo8.6Visit ftrack Review8.2Visit

Higher score MediaSilo #3 in Video Review Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MediaSilo

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

• MediaSilo fits best

  Teams needing secure, integrated media review

• ftrack Review fits best

  Creative teams reviewing video, image, and PDF work

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Side by side

Feature	MediaSilo 8.6/10 Visit ↗	ftrack Review 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Video Review Software	#6 in Video Review Software
Best for	Teams needing secure, integrated media review	Creative teams reviewing video, image, and PDF work
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/user/mo	$10/user/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	1,500+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MediaSilo 5/5 · ftrack Review 5/5
Time-coded comments	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Version comparison	✓	✓
Guest reviewers	✓	✓
NLE integrations	✓	✓
Specs
Reviewer roles	Custom	Custom
Our review
Pros	Time-coded comments, annotations, approvals, and version comparison Adobe, DaVinci Resolve, storage, and productivity integrations Custom roles, watermarks, analytics, AI, and REST API options	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
Cons	No free plan; access starts with a paid subscription after the trial SSO, API, and forensic watermarking begin on the Pro plan Multiple workspaces and Bring Your Own S3 are Enterprise features	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
Our verdict	MediaSilo is a cloud video collaboration and media-management platform for production teams, agencies, studios, and organizations handling creative assets. It combines secure media storage, project organization, review links, approvals,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MediaSilo — where it wins

  • Time-coded comments, annotations, approvals, and version comparison
  • Adobe, DaVinci Resolve, storage, and productivity integrations
  • Custom roles, watermarks, analytics, AI, and REST API options

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with a paid subscription after the trial
  • SSO, API, and forensic watermarking begin on the Pro plan
  • Multiple workspaces and Bring Your Own S3 are Enterprise features

• 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

• MediaSilo8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A secure media review hub with strong workflow, integration, and automation coverage.

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• ftrack Review8.2/10 · 7-day trial

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

  Visit ftrack ReviewFull verdict →