Head-to-head
Timeliner vs Ziflow
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Timeliner and Ziflow for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Timeliner and Ziflow differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Timeliner fully includes 4 and Ziflow fully includes 2.
Kanban Boards
Timeliner includes kanban boards; Ziflow doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Timeliner includes file storage & drive; Ziflow covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Ziflow partially covers ai assistant (kloudie); Timeliner doesn't include it.
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:
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- Calendar & Scheduling
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Timeliner or Ziflow better for creative teams?
Timeliner covers more of the workflow out of the box (4 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 Timeliner and Ziflow cost?
Timeliner.io starts at $19/mo (Basic: 1 seat up to 2, 500GB, 1080p), then $59/mo (Pro: 3 seats up to 10, 1TB, 4K) and $129/mo (Elite: 5 seats up to 25, 3TB); there's a 14-day trial and unlimited free client seats, but no free-forever plan. Ziflow has a free Personal plan (2 users, 2GB storage, 1 workflow stage, 60-day review history, unlimited reviewers); paid tiers start at Standard ~$199/mo billed annually for 15 users (1TB, seats added in packs of 5), Pro ~$329/mo for 20 users (2TB), and custom Enterprise — with ReviewAI, e-signatures, SSO/SAML, and white-label all gated to the Enterprise tier.
What do both Timeliner and Ziflow lack?
Neither fully includes 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 Timeliner and Ziflow?
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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