No. 9 of 29 ·Video Production Management Software

Kitsu

Name: Kitsu
Price: 20 EUR

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API · paid plans from €1.67/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.6

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Kitsu is ranked #9 of 29 in video production management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at €1.67/mo.

Kitsu plans and pricing

All plans

Agency €20/yr billed annually 1–20 users · 100GB storage · Basic support · < 48h response time kitsu.cloud · 7 Oct 2026

Production €30/yr billed annually 1–100 users · 3TB storage · Premium support · < 24h response time kitsu.cloud · 7 Oct 2026

Studio €35/yr billed annually 1–300 users · 10TB storage · Diamond support · < 12h response time kitsu.cloud · 7 Oct 2026

Artist Schools €3,999/yr a year Up to 100 students kitsu.cloud · 7 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Unlimited users · On-premise installation · Single Sign On · Multiple instances and regions · Media encryption kitsu.cloud · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on video production management software

Free plan: Yes
Production scheduling: Yes
Budget tracking: Yes
Crew and cast management: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Kitsu is a collaboration platform and production tracker for animation, VFX, and game studios.
Planning: Teams can schedule tasks, assign them to artists, and balance workloads.
Task tracking: Users can dispatch tasks, set statuses, and discuss work with their team.
Review: The review engine creates playlists for shots and assets, collects feedback, and keeps preview versions for comparison.
Production reporting: Dashboards let teams report on production progress for partners.
Integrations: The integrations page names Blender, Harmony, Unreal Engine, Slack, Mattermost, Discord, Python, and JavaScript.
API: Subscriptions include REST routes, an event stream, and full-text search through the API.
Trial: All plans include a two-week trial with every feature and unlimited user access, running on low-end hardware by default.
Self-hosting: Kitsu is free and open-source software that users can install and use at no cost; the maker describes it as suitable for freelancers, small studios, or non-profit projects with limited budgets.
Cloud support: The subscription includes user support, and the maker says it can provide training sessions and a dedicated Discord channel.
Security: The Enterprise plan lists media encryption and on-premise installation, and is offered for large companies or TPN compliance.
Storage limits: The Agency, Production, and Studio plans list 100GB, 3TB, and 10TB of storage, respectively.
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Paris, France
Price from: €1.67/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Video Production Management Software in 2026#9 of 29

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Sources

kitsu.cloud/kitsu/· checked 7 Oct 2026
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kitsu.cloud/pricing/· checked 7 Oct 2026
kitsu.cloud/self-hosted/· checked 7 Oct 2026