Starts atAdd-on $10/user/mo
- Free option listed
Head-to-head
Dropbox Replay vs Frame.io: where should editors get feedback?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium
- Free plan
Both let clients leave time-stamped comments on a cut. Frame.io has a free plan (2 members, 2GB, 2 projects) and Pro at $15 per member a month. Dropbox Replay is an add-on: $10/user/month billed yearly, and you need Dropbox Plus or higher first.
Quick verdict
- Choose Frame.io if you want a free start or work in Adobe apps day to day.
- Choose Dropbox Replay if your footage already lives in Dropbox and you want reviews without moving files.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Dropbox Replay | Frame.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Basic Dropbox users get Replay with limited features | Yes: up to 2 members, 2GB, 2 projects |
| Paid price | $10/user/month billed yearly, $12 monthly, plus a Dropbox Plus or higher plan | Pro: $15/member/month. Team: $25/member/month. Annual saves 13% |
| Storage | Uses your Dropbox storage | Pro: 2TB + 2TB per extra member. Team: 3TB + 2TB per extra member |
| Upload limits | 150GB per file, up to 12 hours of media | Not listed on Frame.io's pricing page (Oct 2026) |
| Editor links | Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools | Not listed on Frame.io's pricing page (Oct 2026) |
| Extras | Live reviews, version compare, captions, watermarking | Camera to Cloud, transcription and captions on free |
| Best for | Dropbox users and mixed-editor teams | Small teams starting free |
For Shorts and Reels editors
Short-form clips are small, so storage rarely decides this. What matters is how fast a client can comment. If a creator sends you 20 Shorts a week, Frame.io Free's 2 projects and 2GB fill quickly. Pro at $15 removes that cap. If both of you already pay for Dropbox, Replay adds $10 a user and keeps everything in one place.
How to choose
- Find where your raw footage lives today.
- Count reviewers who need a seat.
- Under 2GB and 2 projects: start on Frame.io Free.
- Already on Dropbox Plus: add Replay instead of a new tool.
Questions people search
Is Frame.io free?
Yes. The free plan allows 2 members, 2GB of storage and 2 projects.
How much is Dropbox Replay?
$10 per user a month billed yearly, or $12 monthly, on top of Dropbox Plus or higher.
Does Dropbox Replay work with Premiere Pro?
Yes. Replay connects to Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Pro Tools.
Related: team review tools.
Sources: dropbox.com/replay, frame.io/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.