Frame.io is a video collaboration platform used by professional editors, post-production houses, and creative agencies worldwide. It's the industry standard for review and approval workflows — timestamped comments, version tracking, team collaboration, client feedback — and it was good enough for Adobe to acquire it in 2021. If you've worked on commercial projects, you've probably used Frame.io at some point.
But Frame.io wasn't built for wedding video delivery. It's a post-production collaboration tool, not a client-facing gallery platform. The question for wedding videographers isn't "which is better" — it's "are they even solving the same problem?"
OurStoria is a delivery platform built specifically for wedding videographers: branded 4K galleries, photo delivery, CRM, analytics, guest uploads, long-term archival, and anniversary automation. The overlap is limited to "both platforms host video." Beyond that, they serve different stages of the workflow.
Quick take: Frame.io is a review and collaboration tool for post-production teams. OurStoria is a delivery platform for wedding videographers. Frame.io wins on editor collaboration, version control, and team review workflows. OurStoria wins on client-facing delivery, branding, CRM, and long-term access. Most wedding videographers need one or both — but for different stages of the pipeline.
OurStoria vs Frame.io at a Glance
| Category | OurStoria | Frame.io |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Wedding videographers — client delivery | Creative teams — review & collaboration |
| Pricing model | Monthly/annual subscription | Monthly subscription / included with Adobe CC |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo (Starter) | Free with Adobe CC (limited) / $15/mo (Pro) |
| Free tier | 14-day Free Trial, 20 GB | Free with Adobe Creative Cloud (100 GB) |
| 4K video streaming | Yes, original quality via CDN | Yes, high-quality playback |
| Original-quality download | Yes, exact uploaded file | Yes |
| Photo delivery | Yes, same gallery as video | No — video and image review only |
| Branded galleries | Yes — 12 cinematic layouts, custom branding | No — review links, not branded galleries |
| Timestamped comments | No | Yes — core feature, frame-accurate |
| Version control | No | Yes — V1, V2, V3 stacking |
| Team collaboration | No (single-user) | Yes — team workspaces, permissions, roles |
| Built-in CRM | Yes | No |
| Analytics | Per-video views, watch time, downloads | View and comment tracking |
| Safe Archive | $12–19/year per project | Not available |
| Live Moments | Yes | No |
| Anniversary automation | Yes | No |
| Password-protected galleries | Yes | Link sharing with optional password |
1. Different Tools for Different Jobs
Frame.io lives in the editing room. It's where you upload a rough cut, your editor adds timestamped comments at 02:34 ("trim 3 frames, the transition stutters"), the colorist downloads the approved version, and the client leaves feedback without knowing how to use Premiere Pro. It's collaboration infrastructure.
OurStoria lives after the editing room. It's where you take the final, approved film and deliver it to the couple through a branded gallery — with custom layout, welcome message, password protection, and the ability for them to download the original file, share it with family, and watch it on their anniversary years later.
Frame.io is the kitchen. OurStoria is the dining room. Both handle video. They serve different moments.
2. Pricing
Frame.io Pricing (2026)
- Free (with Adobe CC): 100 GB cloud storage, 5 projects, basic collaboration
- Pro ($15/mo): 500 GB, unlimited projects, advanced collaboration
- Team ($25/user/mo): Team workspaces, permissions, admin controls
- Enterprise: Custom pricing, SSO, dedicated support
If you already pay for Adobe Creative Cloud, you get Frame.io's free tier included. For most solo wedding videographers, this covers basic review workflows. The Pro tier is needed for higher storage and more projects.
OurStoria Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price | Video storage | Photo storage | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $14.99/mo | 200 GB | 10 GB | Up to 15 |
| Pro | $24.99/mo | 450 GB | 50 GB | Up to 40 |
| Studio | $59.99/mo | 1.5 TB | 200 GB | Up to 120 |
3. Video Quality and Playback
Both platforms deliver high-quality video. Frame.io generates review proxies for fast streaming but preserves the original file for download. OurStoria streams the original file directly via Cloudflare CDN with byte-range support — no proxy, no re-encoding.
For review purposes, Frame.io's proxy approach is smart — fast playback even on slow connections. For client delivery, OurStoria's original-quality streaming ensures the couple sees exactly what you created.
4. Client Experience
This is the fundamental difference.
Frame.io: Clients receive a review link. They see a video player with a comment sidebar. The interface says "review tool" — there's no branding, no gallery layout, no cinematic presentation. It's functional, not beautiful. Perfect for getting approval on a rough cut. Less appropriate for the final delivery moment when the couple first watches their wedding film.
OurStoria: Couples receive a branded gallery link. They see a cinematic presentation — custom layout, photographer/videographer logo, welcome message, video as the hero element, photos below. The experience is designed for an emotional moment, not a review session. Password protection, custom URL slugs, and downloadable originals complete the delivery.
Frame.io review links feel like work. OurStoria galleries feel like an experience.
5. Collaboration Features (Where Frame.io Wins)
Frame.io's collaboration tools are best-in-class:
- Timestamped comments: Click anywhere on the video timeline to leave frame-accurate feedback. Reviewers see exactly where notes refer to.
- Version stacking: Upload V1, V2, V3 — all accessible in the same project. Compare versions side by side.
- Team workspaces: Editors, colorists, sound designers, and clients collaborate in shared spaces with permission controls.
- Premiere Pro / After Effects integration: Upload and review directly from the timeline. No export-upload-share loop.
OurStoria doesn't offer collaboration features. It's a delivery endpoint, not an editing tool. These are different stages of the workflow.
6. Business Tools (Where OurStoria Wins)
OurStoria provides the business layer that Frame.io doesn't:
- CRM: Track every couple from inquiry to delivery to anniversary.
- Analytics: Per-video views, watch duration, completion rate, downloads, shares.
- Anniversary automation: Couples receive a link to their gallery on their wedding anniversary.
- Safe Archive: Projects preserved at $12–19/year, even after subscription changes.
- Live Moments: Guests upload phone photos during the wedding via QR code.
- Photo delivery: Photos and video in the same branded gallery.
Frame.io is an editing workflow tool. OurStoria is a delivery business tool. They complement rather than compete.
7. Can You Use Both?
Yes — and many professional videographers do. The workflow looks like this:
- Edit in Premiere Pro.
- Upload to Frame.io for review. Couple or second shooter leaves timestamped comments. You iterate through V1 → V2 → Final.
- Upload final approved version to OurStoria. Create the branded gallery, add photos, set custom layout, send the delivery link.
Frame.io handles the review loop. OurStoria handles the delivery moment. They sit at different stages of the same pipeline.
8. Where Frame.io Wins
- Review and collaboration. Timestamped comments, version stacking, team workspaces — unmatched in the industry.
- Adobe integration. Seamless with Premiere Pro and After Effects. Upload from timeline.
- Free with Adobe CC. If you already pay for Creative Cloud, Frame.io is included.
- Team workflows. Multiple editors, colorists, clients with role-based access.
9. Where OurStoria Wins
- Branded client delivery. 12 cinematic gallery layouts. Frame.io review links aren't branded.
- Photo + video in one gallery. Single link, single experience.
- CRM + analytics. Client tracking, watch data, download stats.
- Anniversary automation. Referral engine on autopilot.
- Safe Archive. Long-term access at $12–19/year per project.
- Live Moments. Guest uploads via QR code.
- Wedding-specific. Built for the videographer → couple delivery workflow, not generic creative review.
FAQ
Is Frame.io a wedding video delivery platform?
No. Frame.io is a review and collaboration tool for post-production. It's designed for editors working on cuts, not for delivering final wedding films to couples. The review link interface is functional but not branded or cinematic.
Can I use Frame.io to send final wedding videos to clients?
Technically yes — you can share a review link and enable downloads. But the client experience is a review tool interface, not a branded gallery. For the moment when a couple first watches their wedding film, a purpose-built delivery platform provides a better experience.
Is Frame.io free?
Frame.io offers a free tier with Adobe Creative Cloud (100 GB, 5 projects). If you already pay for Premiere Pro, you have access. The Pro tier ($15/mo) adds more storage and projects.
Do I need both Frame.io and OurStoria?
It depends on your workflow. If you review cuts with clients before delivery, Frame.io handles that stage. OurStoria handles the final branded delivery. Many videographers use both for different pipeline stages. Some skip Frame.io and handle revisions over email, using only OurStoria for delivery.
Does OurStoria have timestamped comments?
No. OurStoria is a delivery platform, not a review tool. For client feedback during editing, use Frame.io or a similar collaboration tool.
Verdict
Frame.io and OurStoria aren't competitors — they're complementary tools for different stages of the wedding videography workflow. Frame.io handles review and collaboration (editing room). OurStoria handles delivery and long-term access (client experience).
If you're choosing one: Frame.io for editing workflow, OurStoria for client delivery. If you can afford both: Frame.io for review, OurStoria for the final branded gallery. Most solo wedding videographers don't need Frame.io's collaboration features — but every videographer needs a delivery tool.
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Last updated: June 2026.