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iconik
vs. frame.io

 
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ICONIK VS FRAME

Which media review
& collaboration
solution is right for
you?

Media collaboration platforms come packed with features for creative teamwork, but managing the entire lifecycle of your media requires a solution that goes beyond just tagging and media review. 

Frame.io and iconik both provide solid options for media collaboration. Frame.io shines as a post-production review platform, whereas iconik offers a complete workflow, covering every stage of media management from initial collaboration to long-term storage.

Here’s a closer look at how these platforms measure up across the entire media workflow.

 Collaboration built for scale

One solution for media asset management and collaboration

When media collaboration and asset management come together in one unified platform, you get more value and fewer disruptions.

Reviewing media outside of where it is managed creates complexity and is a missed opportunity. Tying it all together preserves the historical data of media as it evolves. Imagine a true archive where every media asset has its complete history documented and is easily searchable—wherever it is stored.

Powerful media review and sharing + Best-in-class media asset management

There’s no need to pay for two separate tools—you only need iconik.

Auto-tag assets with AI
for faster searches

Advanced search and AI-powered metadata tagging allow you to find any file in seconds.

 
Scale to millions
of assets

Iconik’s robust platform handles massive archives while offering scalable performance–without the growing cost.

 
Customize to
your needs

Build customized solutions, automate workflows, and integrate with our API.

 
 

Unlimited storage,
unlimited freedom

Nothing fills a storage quota like hi-res video files. Give yourself the freedom to use exactly the amount of storage you need.

Connect any storage
Have a storage solution you like? Keep it. Iconik allows every customer to bring their own storage. Whether it’s a preferred cloud storage provider, a local NAS, SAN, or workstation, iconik will manage everything in one place without massive transfers or duplicate files.

In the cloud, on-prem, or something in between 
No matter where your storage is, iconik will connect to it and index everything in the cloud. Lightweight proxy files of your videos are automatically pushed to iconik, so your team can search, share, and review media from any device.

Save on costs by simplifying management
Iconik helps cut storage expenses by up to 30% through integration with existing storage solutions. Avoid large transfers and duplicate files—only store what’s essential. Iconik’s smart file management maximizes space and minimizes costs across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid setups.

See everything in one place–without moving it all to one place. That’s the power of iconik.

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Pay only for what you use

Rigid plans don’t account for the ebb and flow of team dynamics. With iconik, you only pay for active users, and collaborators are always free. Iconik’s usage-based pricing is designed to flex with your business, so you’re never overpaying for users or storage you don’t use.

And you have unlimited, free collaborators who can:

  • Review & approve assets
  • Write time-based comments
  • Draw annotations on media
  • Download proxy or original files 

A side-by-side comparison of frame.io and iconik

Both frame.io and iconik offer strong solutions for media collaboration, but their differences emerge in media asset management and scalability.

Frame.io shines in post-production review and integration with editing tools. Iconik goes further, providing a comprehensive media management system that supports large teams and complex workflows across the entire media lifecycle. 

Deciding between the two depends on whether your needs are focused on post-production review or full media asset management.

iconik
frame.io
Media review & collaboration
Invite anyone to review
Share files & collections
Review & approval
Time-based comments
Draw-on annotation
Version control
Time-based markers with Premiere Pro
Hybrid cloud media asset management
Custom metadata views
Metadata tagging
Search & recovery
Development
API for custom integrations
Webhooks & custom actions
No-code automation
Storage
Connect S3, GCS, B2, Wasabi and more
Manage cloud storage
Manage on-prem storage
Cloud-to-cloud transfers
AI features
AI auto-tagging
AI transcriptions
AI facial recognition
Filtered & saved searches
File relations
Scalability & flexibility
Usage-based pricing
Pay-as-you-go plans
CASE STUDIES

Get the review and collaboration you need, plus much more

A media management solution | A collaboration hub | A one-stop-shop for post-production
A media platform to build upon | A platform to tie together complex media systems

What our customers say

From small teams to large organizations, iconik is changing how people use media in 13+ industries through a growing number of creative use cases. Read our customer stories.

"Iconik has allowed our distributed team of 100+ creatives to collaborate in ways that no other solution allows. Whenever we finish a shoot at any of our 7 studios, it immediately appears in iconik for the whole team to find, whether they are working from home, the office, or out in the field shooting. It's a game changer! "
Ray TararaProducer, Google
"There's no other product that allows us to gather content, organize it, and quality check it more efficiently than iconik."
Gabe Van AmburghFilm Exhibition Manager, SXSW
"One of the most appealing things about iconik is that it's a one-stop shop for post-production. We've been able to streamline our workflow significantly 
by combining asset management with the sharing, collaboration, 
and transcription tools inside iconik."
Ben Meadors Manager, Post-production Technology, Spotify
"With the ability to scale up or down on our usage of Iconik as and when needed, we have the increased flexibility that will be crucial when it comes to ad hoc assignments with a short lead time. There is no permanent commitment to a fixed number of users, so we can adapt and flex."
Eric LauChief Video Editor at LHZB

Customize and automate your media workflows

If iconik doesn’t have it, you can build it. With iconik, you get access to the same REST APIs our team uses to develop on iconik.

  • Tailor-made workflows: Craft processes that fit your team's needs, enabling outstanding results.
  • Automate and extend: Utilize custom actions and webhooks to streamline your production process.

 

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