Head-to-head
Dropbox Replay vs Frame.io
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Dropbox Replay and Frame.io for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Dropbox Replay and Frame.io differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Dropbox Replay fully includes 3 and Frame.io fully includes 2.
File Storage & Drive
Dropbox Replay includes file storage & drive; Frame.io covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Kanban Boards
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Dropbox Replay or Frame.io better for creative teams?
Dropbox Replay covers more of the workflow out of the box (3 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 2), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Dropbox Replay and Frame.io cost?
dropbox replay is an add-on at $10/user/mo billed annually (or $12/user/mo monthly) that requires a paid Dropbox Plus-or-higher subscription underneath, so the true cost is two line items; Dropbox Basic users get a free but limited version capped at 4 files in Replay, with no free trial of the full add-on, supporting video/image/audio/PSD/PDF up to 150GB and 12-hour media. Frame.io's free plan caps you at 2 members, 2 projects, and just 2GB of storage; the entry Pro plan runs $15/member/month (up to 5 members, 2TB base + 2TB per member, ~13% off annually), and the Team plan is $25/member/month (up to 15 members, 3TB base).
What do both Dropbox Replay and Frame.io lack?
Neither fully includes kanban boards, built-in chat, freelancer payments, calendar & scheduling and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Dropbox Replay and Frame.io?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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