It’s challenging to track down video review software that can effectively replace the in-person flow, especially with so many options currently available. Finding the right software to keep your entire team in sync is key, especially when working across a remote team.

We took a deep dive into some of the best video review software options so that you can successfully communicate feedback and streamline your collaboration flow. 

In this guide, we’ll compare features, costs, and pros and cons to help you land on the right tool for your review process. 

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What makes a good video feedback tool?

Different video review tools offer plenty of bells and whistles, but here are the main factors we think you should consider when picking out software for your team: 

• Live and/or async feedback: To maximize productivity, prioritize a tool with live feedback features, whether that’s real-time chat, screen sharing, and/or video conferencing, to help recreate the in-studio experience. You want optimal software built around low-latency technology that doesn’t break up your workflow with disruptive lag. If that’s not an option, asynchronous feedback tools can be another way to go here.

• Software integration: The best video collaboration tools seamlessly integrate with popular production software like Adobe Suite and Avid Media Composer and color grading tools like Nuke and DaVinci Resolve. 

• Little lag: Having frame-to-frame accuracy is especially important when providing feedback or hosting a remote session. 

• Sharing tools: Your chosen review tool should have ample sharing tools to present internally and externally across crew members and producers. Reviewers should be able to take in feedback without undergoing an extensive download or sign-up process. 

• Capacity: If your review software doesn’t allow for direct streaming, it needs to be able to host files in their full resolution to get an accurate view of the current project stage. 

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Top 10 video review software options for remote collaboration

Now let’s compare some of the best video content collaboration tools to help you find the perfect solution for your team, starting with Evercast. 

1. Evercast

Remote work and production have certainly shifted the entertainment industry as we know it. Post-production teams often find their work split across multiple software applications and services, which can be challenging to streamline (especially on tight deadlines).

Evercast acts as the bridge between creative colleagues, facilitating a remote workflow that offers as close to an in-person studio experience as possible. 

“As if created by the editing gods, Evercast saved our production on ‘Maya and the Three!’ Our brilliant editor Myra López and I loved collaborating on it so much we might never be in the same room again."

— Jorge Gutiérrez, creator/writer/director of Maya and the Three

Unlike typical video review solutions, Evercast provides all the right tools at your fingertips. With low latency, high resolution, and frame-by-frame accuracy, you’re not just limited to reviewing footage—you're making changes in real time. 

This all-in-one software solution has video conferencing and streaming in one place without requiring any proprietary hardware or complex configuration. Participants simply click a button to hop in on a creative session. 

Evercast provides direct integrations with industry-trusted tools like Blackmagic Design DeckLink, Elgato Stream Deck, and AJA capture devices. You don’t lose pace moving from one stage of post-production to another. 

"We basically maintained the same pace that we would normally get done on a daily basis that I'm used to if the director was sitting right here next to me." 

— Billy Fox, editor

Key features:

• Video conferencing combined with content streaming in up to 4K resolution, 7.1 surround sound, and 10-bit 4:4:4 color
• Real-time collaboration features, including on-screen drawing, session recording, and time-stamped notes
• Ultra-low latency streaming (less than 150 milliseconds) from live cameras on set, screen-sharing software, or any other source
• 24/7 white glove technical support 
• Security protocol approved by every major studio; backed by the Motion Picture Association’s Trusted Partner Network 
• Desktop app, Apple TV app, and iOS mobile apps available
• No additional hardware required for most use cases; participants can join virtual rooms and stream instantly with a simple click 

What’s missing:

• Built for live collaboration, you can’t work asynchronously in Evercast by leaving notes for collaborators to see later unless you’re recording a session.

Pricing:

Studio plans start at $549 per month, with flexible pricing on request. Larger teams or studios can explore specialized pricing packages. 

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2. Frame.io

Frame.io is a cloud-based collaboration platform designed to gather feedback and approvals for on-set dailies, edits, final cuts, and everything in between. Frame.io integrates with popular software like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer. 

Key features:

• Text-based feedback platform allows your teammates to create time-stamped notes at any point in a video 
• Super-fast upload speeds (less than three minutes for 5GB of data)
• Branded presentation modes and password-protected sharing
• Integrates with plenty of popular editing tools and provides an API key for tailoring a custom workflow 

What’s missing:

• No real-time collaboration tools
• No support for video meetings or live streaming

Pricing:

Frame.io plans are free for up to two users. Paid packages start at $15 per user charged monthly, also called “seats.” Custom packages are available for larger enterprises or studios. 

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3. Filestage

This project management platform offers fast feedback on all media types, from first scripts to first cuts. Filestage allows you to annotate frame by frame for video. It also has a built-in organizer, making it easy to view a client’s documentation for commercials or a script when moving from video to text and back again. 

Key features:

• Built-in project organization with a one-click client approval process
• Great for hosting multiple file types 
• Unlimited file storage and version history 
• Send feedback over email

What’s missing:

• More of a project management tool than software specifically built for video 
• No real-time collaboration tools
• No software integrations

Pricing:

You can start using Filestage for free with limited features. Paid plans start at $59 per month for up to 10 active projects. 

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4. Wipster

Wipster's visually focused collaboration platform lets you organize and review projects and segments each stage of the process with tasks. You can upload video, audio, images, and PDFs to the multimedia platform, and reviewers do not have to pay for an account to provide feedback. 

Key features:

• Comments connect to the review’s click location for precise feedback
• Mobile-friendly companion app for feedback on the go
• Easily organize projects by “stages,” with individual tasks for effective project management
• Link notifications to Slack or email 

What’s missing:

• Not optimized for large-scale video
• No creative software integrations
• Platform requires manual upload of all projects
• No live collaboration features 

Pricing:

Most plans start at $25 per month, per seat, with HD video playback and 250GB of storage. You can begin using Wipster for free for two people. 

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5. Kollaborate

Kollaborate is a cloud-based video review platform that integrates directly with popular software like Adobe and Avid Suite. It also hosts some handy on-set features like the ability to automatically apply LUTs to all dailies or transcribe all video or audio files. 

Key features:

• Simple commenting and reviewing system
• Hosts real-time chat for remote work sessions
• Can host on your server
• Integrates with editing software for time-stamped notes 
• Unlimited link recipients for every plan 

What’s missing:

• User interface is a bit simplistic 
• Few other capabilities beyond commenting on time-stamped notes 

Pricing:

Basic plans (with 30GB of storage) start at $7 per month.