Montaj vs Frame.io
The Frame.io alternative where your AI fixes the notes.
Clients comment on a link. Your AI reads the notes and fixes the edit. One flat price, and reviewers are free.
Say it. Your AI edits it.
fix the notes from the client review
- Read the 3 open notes
- Trimmed the pause at 0:12
- Fixed the caption at 0:31
- Rendered the new version for the same link
Done. It's in the editor if you want to change anything.
Notes your AI fixes
Your AI reads the open notes and fixes the edit. Claude or ChatGPT, at no cost from Montaj.
$49.99 flat
3 seats, then $9.99 a seat. Frame.io charges per member.
Free reviewers
No seat for anyone who reviews. Only the videos you send for review upload.
Side by side.
 Montaj | Frame.io | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | MontajEdits the video and runs the review | Frame.ioReview and sharing. Integrates with Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. No editor listed. |
| Clients comment | MontajWith just a name. No account. | Frame.ioComment from a Share link with no sign up or log in |
| Who approves | MontajA free sign in, or only the people you name (up to 10) | Frame.ioNot stated |
| AI fixes the notes | MontajYes. Your own AI reads them. | Frame.ioNot stated |
| A workspace per brand | MontajA profile per brand. No limit. | Frame.ioOne on Pro and Team. Several on Enterprise. |
| Team price | Montaj$49.99 a month for 3 seats. Extra seats $9.99. | Frame.ioPro $15 a member a month, up to 5. Team $25 a member a month, up to 15. |
| Reviewers | MontajFree. No seat. | Frame.ioFree to share with, outside your account |
| Your footage | MontajStays on your computer. Only review renders upload. | Frame.ioIn its cloud: 2 TB on Pro, 3 TB on Team |
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Questions.
How is Montaj different from Frame.io?
Frame.io is built for review, with Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro integrations. Montaj Studio edits the video as well: clients comment on a link, and your own AI (Claude or ChatGPT) reads the notes and fixes the edit.
When is Frame.io the better pick?
If your team edits in Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro and needs review alone, with version stacks, a comparison viewer and frame-accurate comments.
Do my clients need an account?
To comment, no. They open the link and type a name. Frame.io clients comment with no sign up or log in. To approve, they sign in free with Google, email or phone, or you name up to 10 approvers and only they can approve.
What does Studio cost?
$49.99 a month for 3 seats, or $479 a year. Extra seats are $9.99 a month. Reviewers are free. There is no free trial.
Do my videos get uploaded?
Only the videos you send for review, and they are deleted 90 days after you send them. Projects and footage stay on your computer.
Is there a Montaj for Windows?
Yes. Montaj runs on Mac and Windows.