RoboHead vs Timeliner

RRoboHead8.6Visit Timeliner8.4Visit

Higher score R RoboHead #6 in Creative Project Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RoboHead

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Timeliner #8 in Creative Project Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Timeliner

• RoboHead fits best

  Creative teams needing structured intake and proofing

• Timeliner fits best

  Video agencies needing full creative operations

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Side by side

Feature	RRoboHead 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Timeliner 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Creative Project Management Software	#8 in Creative Project Management Software
Best for	Creative teams needing structured intake and proofing	Video agencies needing full creative operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 14-day trial	$75/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2	SSO/SAML
Integrations	9 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RoboHead 6/6 · Timeliner 6/6
Proofing and approvals	✓	✓
Creative briefs	✓	✓
Workload planning	✓	✓
Asset versioning	✓	✓
Client portal	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Conditional request forms structure creative intake Proofing includes annotations, approvals, and version comparison Workload planning connects scheduling with time tracking	Frame-accurate review with annotations, voice memos, and version comparison Client portals, approvals, briefs, and project management in one platform Capacity planning, time tracking, publishing, and profitability tools
Cons	Pricing uses a contact-sales model No free plan is offered Its broad workflow focus may exceed simple project needs	No free plan; paid access starts at $89 per month Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Agency, Scale, or Enterprise plans Enterprise terms use custom pricing and are available on request
Our verdict	RoboHead is project management software for in-house marketing and creative teams. It brings project intake, planning, scheduling, workload visibility, time tracking, creative review, asset delivery, and reporting into one workspace.… Read the review →	Timeliner is a cloud platform for video agencies, production teams, and freelance editors. It brings project and task management together with frame-accurate video review, timestamped comments, annotations, voice memos, version comparison,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RoboHead — where it wins

  • Conditional request forms structure creative intake
  • Proofing includes annotations, approvals, and version comparison
  • Workload planning connects scheduling with time tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • No free plan is offered
  • Its broad workflow focus may exceed simple project needs

• Timeliner — where it wins

  • Frame-accurate review with annotations, voice memos, and version comparison
  • Client portals, approvals, briefs, and project management in one platform
  • Capacity planning, time tracking, publishing, and profitability tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid access starts at $89 per month
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Agency, Scale, or Enterprise plans
  • Enterprise terms use custom pricing and are available on request

• RRoboHead8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A structured workspace for creative intake, planning, proofing, and delivery.

  Visit RoboHeadFull verdict →
• Timeliner8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A full creative operations hub for video agencies managing clients, revisions, and delivery.

  Visit TimelinerFull verdict →