Head-to-head comparison
Frame.io vs MASV
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
Pay-as-you-go large-file transfer for production teams.
Best for: Production 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
MASV
Pros
- No file size cap, accelerated transfers
- Free 15GB monthly that resets every cycle
- Pay-as-you-go billing suits irregular use
Watch-outs
- $0.25/GB compounds fast at scale
- Flat-fee competitors win above 2-3TB/mo
- Designed for transfer, not collaboration
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 MASV if
You’re building around production teams. MASV is the pro choice for sending genuinely massive files — terabyte interview rushes, raw camera footage, multi-track stems — without the 50GB cap that strangles WeTransfer. Pay-as-you-go at $0.
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Frequently asked
What does Frame.io do better than MASV?
Frame.io's standout is "Frame-accurate comments and annotations". MASV doesn't make that promise — it leans into "No file size cap, accelerated transfers" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Frame.io; if the second does, pick MASV.
What are the trade-offs?
Frame.io: wasted spend for audio-only podcasts. MASV: $0.25/gb compounds fast at scale. 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 iOS where MASV doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Frame.io and MASV 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 MASV for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.