Video & Audio Production · head to head
VEGAS Pro vs Frame.io
VEGAS Pro
Video & Audio Production
Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX
- From
- $19.99/month
- Rated
- -
Frame.io
Video & Audio Production
Cloud-based video review and collaboration platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Frame.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: VEGAS Pro windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.; Frame.io storage limits on Free and Pro tiers can be restrictive for large video projects.
- They diverge on capability: VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Frame.io covers Time-coded review comments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which VEGAS Pro and Frame.io actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video & Audio 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 VEGAS Pro
- Timeline-based editing
- Color grading tools
- Audio mixing
- Sound Forge integration
- VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
- Perpetual or subscription licensing
Only in Frame.io
- Time-coded review comments
- Camera to Cloud
- Editing app integrations
- Custom-branded sharing
- Forensic watermarking
- Single sign-on
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
VEGAS Pro
- Professional video editing on Windowsnot Frame.io
- Color grading and finishing for video projectsnot Frame.io
- Audio post-production paired with Sound Forgenot Frame.io
- Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensingnot Frame.io
Frame.io
- Reviewing and approving video edits with remote clientsnot VEGAS Pro
- Live camera-to-cloud uploads during a shootnot VEGAS Pro
- Managing media assets across a production teamnot VEGAS Pro
- Enterprise video workflows requiring SSO and watermarkingnot VEGAS Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
VEGAS Pro
- Windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
- Subscription pricing across Edit/Post/Suite tiers can be more expensive than one-time-purchase competitors.
- Smaller plugin/effects ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Perpetual license versions can lag behind the latest subscription features.
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.
Pricing, plan by plan
VEGAS Pro
$19.99/month- VEGAS Pro Edit$19.99/month
- Core non-linear editing
- Color grading
- Audio tools
- VEGAS Pro Post$29.99/month
- Everything in Edit
- Advanced finishing and VFX tools
- VEGAS Pro Suite$49.99/month
- Everything in Post
- Full VFX and compositing suite
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
Which should you pick?
Choose VEGAS Pro if
- You need timeline-based editing.
- You work on windows.
- You also want color grading tools.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is VEGAS Pro or Frame.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month and Frame.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, VEGAS Pro or Frame.io?
- Frame.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for VEGAS Pro and Free for Frame.io.
- Does VEGAS Pro or Frame.io run on more platforms?
- VEGAS Pro runs on windows. Frame.io runs on web, ios, android.
- Can I use Frame.io for free?
- Yes. Frame.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month.
- What is VEGAS Pro best used for?
- VEGAS Pro is most often used for professional video editing on windows, color grading and finishing for video projects, audio post-production paired with sound forge, long-form video editing needing perpetual licensing. Of those, professional video editing on windows and color grading and finishing for video projects are not what Frame.io is typically brought in for.
- What can VEGAS Pro do that Frame.io cannot?
- VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Color grading tools, Audio mixing, Sound Forge integration. Frame.io covers Time-coded review comments, Camera to Cloud, Editing app integrations, Custom-branded sharing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
VEGAS Pro: What does VEGAS Pro cost?
VEGAS Pro offers three subscription tiers: Edit at $19.99/month, Post at $29.99/month, and Suite at $49.99/month, each bundling more finishing and plugin tools than the last.
SourceFrame.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.
SourceVEGAS Pro: Is there a free trial of VEGAS Pro?
Yes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.
SourceFrame.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.
SourceVEGAS Pro: Can I buy VEGAS Pro as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?
Yes, VEGAS Pro is available as perpetual licenses priced at $399 (Edit), $599 (Post), and $799 (Suite), in addition to the monthly subscription tiers.
SourceFrame.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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