Previs Pro vs Flix

Previs Pro9.0Visit Flix8.5Visit

Higher score Previs Pro #3 in Storyboard Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Previs Pro

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Flix #7 in Storyboard Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Foundry

• Previs Pro fits best

  3D previs and animatics

• Flix fits best

  Enterprise animation pipelines

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Side by side

Feature	Previs Pro 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Flix 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Storyboard Software	#7 in Storyboard Software
Best for	3D previs and animatics	Enterprise animation pipelines
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$39.99/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Previs Pro 3/3 · Flix 3/3
Shot annotations	✓	✓
Scene layouts	✓	✓
Team collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Frame limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	PDF, JPEG, PNG, MP4, NLE, 2D, 3D	QuickTime, PDF, JSON, CSV, original artwork, images, dialogue and audio
Supported platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux server, self-hosted client/server, REST API
Our review
Pros	Builds 3D scenes with cameras, lighting, props, sets, and characters Supports screenplay imports, animated shots, AR, and audio timelines Offers review links, annotations, approvals, and 2D, 3D, MP4, and NLE exports	Manages boards, sequences, revisions, annotations and feedback Connects with Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Avid Supports editorial round-tripping, dialogue versioning and REST APIs
Cons	Runs only on macOS and iOS The Free plan limits projects to one animatic sequence each AI-generated assets are available by use on paid plans	Pricing requires contacting Foundry There is no free plan or trial license Its client/server model may exceed smaller teams’ needs
Our verdict	Previs Pro is a 3D storyboarding and previsualization application for directors, cinematographers, storyboard artists, screenwriters, and video professionals. It supports detailed scene and shot construction with cameras, lighting, props,… Read the review →	Flix is a story development and storyboard hub for animation, visual effects, gaming, film and television teams. It brings storyboard files, sequences, revisions and production assets into a shared workflow, with collaboration features for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Previs Pro — where it wins

  • Builds 3D scenes with cameras, lighting, props, sets, and characters
  • Supports screenplay imports, animated shots, AR, and audio timelines
  • Offers review links, annotations, approvals, and 2D, 3D, MP4, and NLE exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS and iOS
  • The Free plan limits projects to one animatic sequence each
  • AI-generated assets are available by use on paid plans

• Flix — where it wins

  • Manages boards, sequences, revisions, annotations and feedback
  • Connects with Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Avid
  • Supports editorial round-tripping, dialogue versioning and REST APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Foundry
  • There is no free plan or trial license
  • Its client/server model may exceed smaller teams’ needs

• Previs Pro9.0/10 · Free plan

  A focused 3D previs toolkit with strong production exports and Mac-only coverage.

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• Flix8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A studio-focused storyboard hub with deep editorial, dialogue and workflow controls.

  Visit FoundryFull verdict →