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Frame.io vs Uscreen

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Frame.io

Video Production

Cloud-based video review and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Uscreen

Video Production

Membership video platform with branded mobile and TV apps for independent creators

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Frame.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Frame.io storage limits on Free and Pro tiers can be restrictive for large video projects.; Uscreen the per-subscriber fee means the bill grows with the audience, so a creator with several thousand members pays far more in subscriber charges than in plan fees, and the published plan price badly understates the real monthly cost.
  • They diverge on capability: Frame.io covers Time-coded review comments, Uscreen covers Branded apps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Frame.io and Uscreen actually diverge.

Attributes where Frame.io and Uscreen differ
AttributeFrame.ioUscreen
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month plus a per-subscriber fee
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Frame.io

  • Time-coded review comments
  • Camera to Cloud
  • Editing app integrations
  • Custom-branded sharing
  • Forensic watermarking
  • Single sign-on

Only in Uscreen

  • Branded apps
  • Membership paywall
  • Live streaming
  • Community
  • Marketing site
  • Email and automation
  • Analytics
  • App store submission

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Frame.io

  • Reviewing and approving video edits with remote clientsnot Uscreen
  • Live camera-to-cloud uploads during a shootnot Uscreen
  • Managing media assets across a production teamnot Uscreen
  • Enterprise video workflows requiring SSO and watermarkingnot Uscreen

Uscreen

  • A fitness or yoga instructor with a paying membership who needs an Apple TV and Roku app because members watch on a television, not a laptop.not Frame.io
  • A niche documentary or enthusiast channel moving off advertising revenue to a direct subscription because the platform algorithm stopped delivering.not Frame.io
  • A dance or martial arts studio selling on-demand classes plus scheduled live sessions to the same members under one login.not Frame.io
  • A faith organisation or membership body distributing recorded talks to a paying congregation with its own branded app rather than a public video channel.not Frame.io

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Frame.io

  • Storage limits on Free and Pro tiers can be restrictive for large video projects.
  • Per-member pricing on Pro and Team plans scales quickly for larger teams.
  • Advanced security features like forensic watermarking and DRM require the custom-priced Enterprise tier.
  • Free plan caps projects and members too low for regular production use.

Uscreen

  • The per-subscriber fee means the bill grows with the audience, so a creator with several thousand members pays far more in subscriber charges than in plan fees, and the published plan price badly understates the real monthly cost.
  • Video storage is capped in hours, 20 on Starter and 100 above it, which a creator with a large back catalogue exhausts quickly and then pays to extend.
  • Branded apps only appear on the 449 dollar plan and above, so the tier that makes the product distinct from a generic video host is out of reach for a small membership.
  • One-off sales carry a transaction fee of 10 per cent on Starter and 5 per cent on higher plans, on top of payment processing, which materially changes the maths for creators selling courses rather than subscriptions.
  • PSG Equity took a majority investment in 2025, so the platform whose revenue already scales with your subscriber count is now controlled by an investor with a return horizon, and pricing structure changes should be planned for rather than assumed away.

Pricing, plan by plan

Frame.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 2 members
    • 2GB storage
    • Up to 2 projects
  • Pro$15/month
    • Up to 5 members
    • 2TB included storage
    • Unlimited projects
  • Team$25/month
    • Up to 15 members
    • 3TB included storage
    • Internal comments

Uscreen

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Up to 100 subscribers
    • 20 hours of video storage
    • 1 admin seat
  • Growth$149/month
    • Unlimited subscribers
    • 1.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • 100 hours of video storage
  • App Essentials$449/month
    • Unlimited subscribers
    • 0.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • Two branded mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • 0.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • Five TV apps
    • Community features

Which should you pick?

Choose Frame.io if

  • You need time-coded review comments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want camera to cloud.
Frame.io review

Choose Uscreen if

  • You need branded apps.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
  • You also want membership paywall.
Uscreen review

Questions people ask

Is Frame.io or Uscreen better?
Neither clearly leads. Frame.io starts at Free and Uscreen at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Frame.io or Uscreen?
Frame.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Frame.io and $49/month for Uscreen.
Does Frame.io or Uscreen run on more platforms?
Frame.io runs on web, ios, android. Uscreen runs on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
Can I use Frame.io for free?
Yes. Frame.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Uscreen starts at $49/month.
What is Frame.io best used for?
Frame.io is most often used for reviewing and approving video edits with remote clients, live camera-to-cloud uploads during a shoot, managing media assets across a production team, enterprise video workflows requiring sso and watermarking. Of those, reviewing and approving video edits with remote clients and live camera-to-cloud uploads during a shoot are not what Uscreen is typically brought in for.
What can Frame.io do that Uscreen cannot?
Frame.io covers Time-coded review comments, Camera to Cloud, Editing app integrations, Custom-branded sharing. Uscreen covers Branded apps, Membership paywall, Live streaming, Community.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Frame.io: What does Frame.io cost?

Frame.io offers a Free plan for up to 2 members, a Pro plan at $15/month per member, and a Team plan at $25/month per member, plus a custom-priced Enterprise tier.

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Uscreen: What does Uscreen actually cost per month?

The plan price plus a per-subscriber fee: 1.99 US dollars per subscriber on Growth, 0.99 on App Essentials and Custom. Budget on your member count, not the tier.

Frame.io: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

The Free plan supports up to 2 members, 2GB of storage, and up to 2 projects, including Camera to Cloud, transcription, and captions.

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Uscreen: Do I get real apps in the app stores?

Yes, branded apps published under your own name, with Uscreen handling submission. They start on the App Essentials plan at 449 US dollars per month.

Frame.io: Does Frame.io integrate with editing software?

Yes, all plans include integrations with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Lightroom.

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Uscreen: Is there a storage limit?

Yes, 20 hours on Starter and 100 hours on Growth and App Essentials, with more available on request.

Uscreen: Is there a transaction fee?

Yes on one-off sales: 10 per cent on Starter, 5 per cent on higher plans, separate from payment processing charges.

Uscreen: Who owns Uscreen?

PSG Equity took a 150 million dollar majority investment in 2025, so it is private-equity controlled.

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