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Quick answer
Frame.io costs $15 per member per month on Pro and $25 on Team, with about 13% off for annual billing, a free plan for 2 members and custom Enterprise pricing. A 10-person team pays $3,000 a year on Team at list price. Team is capped at 15 members.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest paid plan: Pro at $15 per member per month, up to 5 members.
- Most production teams need Team at $25 per member for restricted projects.
- Biggest hidden cost: the 15-member cap on Team, which forces an Enterprise quote.
- Best way to save: keep reviewers on share links and bill annually.
Frame.io, owned by Adobe, is the default review tool for a lot of video and creative teams. Its self-serve prices are simple, but member caps, storage tied to seats and Enterprise-only security features decide what a growing team really pays.
This guide covers every plan and the rules that change the invoice, with prices checked against Frame.io's official pricing page.
How much does Frame.io cost?
Free
$0
Up to 2 members and 2 projects, 2GB storage plus 2GB Mounted Storage, Camera to Cloud, transcription, captions
Pro
N/A
$15 monthly
Up to 5 members, 2TB plus 2TB per extra member, unlimited projects, branded shares, passphrase links, download controls
Team
N/A
$25 monthly
Up to 15 members, 3TB plus 2TB per extra member, restricted projects and folders, internal comments
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited workspaces, forensic and session-based watermarking, DRM, Storage Connect, dedicated account manager
Frame.io by Adobe (Free, Pro, Team, Enterprise). Source: frame.io, Prices verified 21 September 2026
Frame.io charges per member, and storage grows with members: Pro includes 2TB plus 2TB per additional member, Team 3TB plus 2TB per additional member. Members are capped at 5 on Pro and 15 on Team, so the 16th member means an Enterprise quote. Upgrades mid-cycle are prorated, and going over plan limits triggers warnings and a short grace period before you must upgrade.
What each Frame.io plan includes
| Feature | Free | Pro | Team | Enterprise |
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| Members | Up to 2 | Up to 5 | Up to 15 | Custom |
| Storage | 2GB | 2TB + 2TB per extra member | 3TB + 2TB per extra member | Custom |
| Projects | Up to 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Branded shares, passphrase and expiring links | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Restricted projects and internal comments | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Forensic and session-based watermarking, DRM | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Storage Connect and unlimited workspaces | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
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Hidden costs to budget for
| Scenario | Annual cost | Change |
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| Team, list price (10 members) | $3,000 | Headline price |
| Team at the 15-member cap (15 members) | $4,500 | +$1,500 |
| 16th member or client requires forensic watermarking, so Enterprise | Custom | Quote required |
- Member caps. Pro stops at 5 members and Team at 15, so growth forces a plan change rather than a seat add.
- Enterprise-only security. Forensic watermarking, DRM and session-based watermarking are only on Enterprise.
- Storage add-ons. Extra storage beyond what members bring is not priced publicly and needs a sales conversation.
- Limit overages. Going over plan limits triggers a short grace period, then an upgrade is required.
- Card-required trial. Pro and Team trials need a card and roll into a paid plan automatically unless you cancel.
Which Frame.io plan should you choose?
- Free. Choose if you are a freelancer reviewing a couple of projects with one collaborator.
- Pro. Choose if up to 5 people need unlimited projects, branded shares and secure review links.
- Team. Choose if up to 15 people need restricted projects and internal comments.
- Enterprise. Choose if you have more than 15 members or clients require forensic watermarking or DRM.
Is Frame.io worth the price?
Frame.io is excellent value for small post-production teams, and Team is the plan most agencies need. The pricing gets awkward at scale: the 15-member cap and Enterprise-only security mean growing studios move to a custom contract sooner than they expect.
You are likely overpaying if: Members include clients or reviewers who could use share links instead of seats, or you pay for Enterprise only for storage you could manage elsewhere.
How to pay less for Frame.io
- Use share links for reviewers. Clients and reviewers can comment through share links, so keep seats for people who upload and manage projects.
- Bill annually. Frame.io says annual billing saves about 13%.
- Stay on Pro while small. Teams of up to 5 without restricted projects do not need Team.
- Archive finished projects. Clean up storage before renewal so you do not buy extra capacity for old footage.
- Get competing quotes. Vimeo, Filestage and Ziflow all include video review and give you leverage for Enterprise talks.
Copy-ready renewal email
Hi [Frame.io or Adobe account manager], Our Frame.io subscription renews on [renewal date]. We reviewed usage: [active members] of [licensed members] uploaded or managed projects in the last 90 days, and we use [storage used] of [storage included]. We would like to renew at [target members] members on [plan] for a [term] term, with increases capped at [cap]. We are also pricing Vimeo and Ziflow for review workflows. Could you share your best offer by [date]?
Frame.io alternatives and what they cost
| Tool | Entry price | Cheaper when |
|---|---|---|
| Vimeo | $12 per seat per month (Starter) | You also need video hosting and basic review links |
| Filestage | $199 per month (Starter) | You review many file types beyond video |
| Ziflow | $199 per month (Standard, annual, up to 15 users) | You need structured proofing workflows for marketing |
The bigger picture: why Frame.io bills drift
Frame.io spend drifts because it is bought by creative leads on a card, then grows as freelancers and clients get added as members. Storage fills with finished projects, and by the time the team hits 15 members, procurement is facing an Enterprise quote with no usage data.
Leavers stay billable
Frame.io seats outlive the people who used them.
Owners, seat counts and renewal dates for every vendor in one place.
The notice window closes
Frame.io renews at list price with last year's seat count.
Renewal alerts on every contract
The owner is alerted before renewals and expiries, with the signed terms one click away.
Teams buy their own accounts
Departments upgrade on a card without checking what the company already owns.
Purchase requests with approvals
Requests route and get approved before anyone buys; Z1 "Prompt to buy" keeps it fast.
Charges nobody approved
Mid-term seat additions land outside the original PO.
AP automation with PO matching
Invoices are matched to POs and receipts before payment.
No view of total software spend
Spend is spread across cards, invoices and entities.
Spend by vendor and category, synced two ways with your ERP.
The bottom line
Pro and Team are strong value for small creative teams, and Enterprise is worth it when clients demand watermarking and DRM. Review members and storage every quarter and plan the Enterprise conversation before you hit the cap. Zapro is built to run that renewal habit for every tool your teams buy.
Frame.io pricing FAQs
How much does Frame.io cost per user?
Frame.io Pro costs $15 per member per month and Team costs $25 per member per month, with about 13% off when billed annually. Pro allows up to 5 members and Team up to 15. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Is there a free version of Frame.io?
Yes. The Free plan allows up to 2 members and 2 projects with 2GB of storage plus 2GB of Mounted Storage, and includes Camera to Cloud, transcription and captions. Pro and Team also offer free trials that need a card.
How much is Frame.io Enterprise?
Frame.io does not publish Enterprise pricing; it is quoted by Adobe sales. Enterprise adds unlimited workspaces, forensic and session-based watermarking, DRM, Storage Connect and a dedicated account manager, and removes the 15-member cap on Team.
Can you get a discount on Frame.io?
Annual billing saves about 13% on Pro and Team. Enterprise buyers can negotiate members, storage and term length, and competing quotes from Vimeo or Ziflow help. No other public discount programs were listed on the pricing page.
How much storage does Frame.io include?
Free includes 2GB. Pro includes 2TB plus 2TB for each additional member, and Team includes 3TB plus 2TB per additional member. Enterprise storage is custom, and extra storage add-ons are priced through sales. Archiving finished projects keeps you within the included allowance.
What is the cheapest alternative to Frame.io?
Vimeo Starter costs $12 per seat per month and includes video review tools. For teams, Filestage Starter and Ziflow Standard each cost $199 a month, which can beat per-member pricing for larger groups. Check whether reviewers need seats on each tool.
