Head-to-head
Filestage vs Frame.io
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Filestage and Frame.io for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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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
- File Storage & Drive
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestage or Frame.io better for creative teams?
Filestage and Frame.io cover a similar amount of the workflow — of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 2. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Filestage and Frame.io cost?
filestage's free plan is €0 with 10 team members but caps you at 1 active project, 5 new file uploads per month, 2 reviewer groups and 2 GB storage; paid plans run roughly €199/mo (Starter, ~$215) for unlimited projects and 1 TB, €329/mo (Business) for AI reviewers and 3 TB, then custom Enterprise — all flat-team pricing with 10 members included and extra members added in bundles of 5. 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 Filestage and Frame.io lack?
Neither fully includes kanban boards, built-in chat, freelancer payments, file storage & drive, 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 Filestage 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.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Filestage and Frame.io, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Free forever for up to 5 members — no credit card required.
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