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Cage vs Louper
Both stand on video review software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cage combines media annotation, project coordination, approvals, and client presentations in one workflow. The free plan is tightly limited by users and projects, while paid plans add room for larger teams and storage needs.
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Louper combines live creative review with synchronized media playback and frame-specific comments. The free plan has short session and storage limits; paid plans add capacity, with Starter listed at $33 a month billed annually.
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| Cage | Louper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $8 per user a month | Starter: $33 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Louper |
| Website | cageapp.com | louper.io |
| On video review software | #5 of 36 | #9 of 36 |
Cage: what it does well
- Annotates more than 150 file formats.
- Includes timestamped approvals and file version history.
- Branded presentations support client reviews.
- Free plan includes unlimited reviewers.
- Paid plans can be changed or cancelled anytime.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one user and one project.
- Free plan includes 2 GB of storage.
- Professional costs $14 per user per month.
Louper: what it does well
- Frame-accurate livestreams support up to 4K.
- Synchronized playback includes frame-specific timestamped comments.
- Browser rooms include video chat and on-screen annotations.
- Native plugins for Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer.
What to know first
- Free sessions are limited to 20 minutes.
- Free plan includes only 2GB storage.
- Starter is billed annually at $394 per year.
- MediaSilo comment sync is beta and requires team enablement.