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Head-to-head
Frame.io vs Google Drive: do you need a review tool for your editor?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium, from $1.99/mo
- Free option listed
Google Drive is cheap storage: 15 GB free, with paid Google One plans for more. Frame.io is a review tool: your editor uploads a cut and you leave frame-accurate comments on the video. Frame.io Free gives 2 GB and 2 projects; Pro is $15/member/month with 2 TB. Use Drive to store and send files. Use Frame.io to give feedback on edits.
Quick verdict
- Choose Google Drive for raw footage, backups and sharing files at the lowest cost.
- Choose Frame.io if you work with an editor and want comments pinned to exact frames.
- Use both: raw files in Drive, review cuts in Frame.io.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Google Drive | Frame.io |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Cloud storage | Video review and collaboration |
| Free storage | 15 GB | 2 GB, 2 projects, up to 2 members |
| Paid plans | Google One from $1.99/month (our tool data). AI Plus $4.99 with 400 GB. AI Pro $19.99 with 5 TB | Pro: $15/member/month, 2 TB + 2 TB per extra member. Team: $25/member/month |
| Comments on video | Not a video review tool | Frame-accurate and range comments, annotations |
| Extras | Google Docs and Gmail | Camera to Cloud, transcription and captions |
| Best for | Storing and sending files | Getting edits approved |
Which one for a creator with an editor?
If you hire an editor for Shorts, the slow part is feedback. With Drive, you write notes like "at 0:14 cut the pause". With Frame.io, you click at the frame and type. For one creator and one editor, Frame.io Free (2 members, 2 GB) can work for a few short cuts. Raw footage fills 2 GB fast, so keep it in Drive.
How to choose
- Just need storage? Google Drive.
- Working with an editor every week? Try Frame.io Free.
- Over 2 GB of active review files? Frame.io Pro.
Common questions
Is Frame.io better than Google Drive?
For video feedback, yes. Drive is better and cheaper for plain storage.
Is Frame.io free?
Yes. Free gives 2 GB, 2 projects and up to 2 members.
How much free storage does Google Drive have?
15 GB, shared across Google services.
Related: Frame.io review, Google Drive review, team review tools.
Sources: frame.io/pricing, one.google.com/about/plans, gemini.google/subscriptions. Google's storage page listed only the free tier, so the $1.99 starting price is from our tool data. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.