OpenFrame

What OpenFrame is

OpenFrame is a video review and approval platform for creative professionals and the clients they work with. Reviewers can attach comments to specific times, add voice notes, and draw on video frames. They can also compare two cuts side by side while scrubbing through them in sync. Live review synchronizes playback for as many as 10 participants, though it does not include voice or video calls and cannot be used with YouTube imports. The service keeps track of approval status and can export feedback as PDF or CSV files. Clients can open a browser share link and review without creating an account. The listed connections include YouTube and Google Drive imports, marker exports to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and Telegram notifications, with optional Stripe, Bunny, SMTP, OAuth, and S3-compatible storage integrations. OpenFrame is available as a free self-hosted option and as hosted Solo and Studio plans. Self-hosting uses Docker Compose with PostgreSQL and MinIO. Hosted storage has a defined capacity; when it is full, uploads pause while existing files remain, with no overage billed. The privacy policy describes encryption in transit and access controls.

Who it suits

OpenFrame suits creative professionals who need clients or colleagues to leave time-specific feedback and track approvals on video cuts. Teams that want synchronized group review, editor seats, or hosted storage can choose between its Solo and Studio plans, while those with their own infrastructure can self-host.

Limits

The free self-hosted plan runs on your infrastructure. Solo includes one editor and 200 GB; Studio includes unlimited editors and 1 TB. On hosted plans, uploads pause when storage is full, while existing files are retained and no overage is billed.

Getting started

1. Visit the OpenFrame website.
2. Choose the free self-hosted plan or a hosted Solo or Studio plan.
3. For self-hosting, use the Docker Compose setup with PostgreSQL and MinIO.
4. For hosted use, select monthly or annual billing where offered.
5. Invite reviewers or share a browser link with clients to collect feedback.

Verdict

Choose OpenFrame if your video review process needs time-coded feedback, cut comparisons, approval tracking, and client access without requiring client accounts. Solo is $10 per month or $96 per year for one editor and 200 GB; Studio is $29 per month or $290 per year for unlimited editors and 1 TB. Look elsewhere if synchronized review needs voice or video calls or must work with YouTube imports.