Head-to-head comparison
Frame.io vs Frontify
Two of the asset sharing tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Time-coded review and approval beloved by video teams.
Best for: Video podcast teams
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Frame.io
Pros
- Frame-accurate comments and annotations
- Bundled free with Creative Cloud subscriptions
- Camera to Cloud uploads direct from production
Watch-outs
- Wasted spend for audio-only podcasts
- Storage costs scale fast above free tier
- Best UX requires the Adobe ecosystem
Frontify
Pros
- Living brand guidelines, not static PDFs
- MAU billing means dormant users don't cost
- Strong asset library and portal features
Watch-outs
- Custom pricing in the five-figure annual range
- Onboarding is non-trivial
- Overkill for podcast-only teams
Which one should you pick?
Pick Frame.io if
You’re building around video podcast teams. Frame.io is the gold standard for time-coded video review — Adobe owns it now, and Premiere/After Effects users get it bundled in Creative Cloud for free.
Pick Frontify if
You’re building around brand portals at scale. Frontify is brand-management software for teams that have outgrown PDF brand guidelines. Pricing is custom, but published ranges suggest $8K-$15K/year for 10-25 users and an MAU model that bills only for active users.
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Frequently asked
What does Frame.io do better than Frontify?
Frame.io's standout is "Frame-accurate comments and annotations". Frontify doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Living brand guidelines, not static PDFs" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Frame.io; if the second does, pick Frontify.
What are the trade-offs?
Frame.io: wasted spend for audio-only podcasts. Frontify: custom pricing in the five-figure annual range. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Frame.io works on macOS, Windows, iOS where Frontify doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Frame.io and Frontify together?
Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Frame.io for one show or episode type and Frontify for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.