The best Frame.io alternative for DaVinci Resolve in 2026: Krock.io, with a native DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin that syncs timecoded client comments back to the timeline as markers, starting at $10/user/month. For live, real-time review sessions, Evercast fits better. For teams already on Dropbox, Dropbox Replay covers basic async review.
In 2021, Adobe acquired Frame.io for $1.275 billion. For teams working in the Adobe ecosystem — Premiere Pro, After Effects — the integration deepened. Frame.io became a native part of the Creative Cloud workflow, with Camera to Cloud, direct timeline integration, and a review pipeline built for Premiere users.
For teams working in DaVinci Resolve Studio, the picture looks different. Blackmagic Design and Adobe are direct competitors in the professional editing market. Frame.io had a DaVinci Resolve plugin prior to the acquisition. Since then, that integration has received far less investment than the Premiere Pro side. The platform’s development focus has shifted toward the Adobe ecosystem.
That’s not surprising from Adobe’s perspective. It’s straightforward corporate logic. But it leaves a lot of professional editors — who chose DaVinci Resolve specifically because it isn’t Adobe — without a clean Frame.io alternative for their DaVinci Resolve workflow.
This article covers what changed, why it matters for your production workflow, and which Frame.io DaVinci Resolve alternatives actually work well in 2026.
Why DaVinci Resolve Editors Need a Dedicated Review Tool
DaVinci Resolve Studio is one of the most capable editing, color grading, and audio post platforms available. Its built-in collaboration tools — shared projects, multi-user timelines via Blackmagic Cloud — handle internal team workflows well.
What it doesn’t solve: getting time-stamped, frame-accurate feedback from clients who aren’t inside your Resolve project. Clients don’t have DaVinci Resolve. They don’t need it. They need a link, a video, and a clean way to say “change this, at 1:14:08.”
That’s the gap a review tool fills. And for years, Frame.io filled it for a lot of Resolve editors. For a broader look at what’s available now, see our full comparison of Frame.io alternatives — including tools that work across Premiere, Resolve, and Final Cut.
What Frame.io Offered DaVinci Resolve Users
Before the Adobe acquisition, Frame.io’s DaVinci Resolve plugin let editors:
- Upload video to Frame.io via the plugin panel
- Share client review links without leaving the editing environment
- Receive frame-accurate comments from clients in a browser (no client login required)
- Sync timecoded feedback back into Resolve as markers
It was a functional workflow. Not perfect, but it closed the loop between edit and client without requiring editors to leave Resolve or manage files manually.
What Changed After the Adobe Acquisition
Frame.io didn’t pull the DaVinci Resolve plugin overnight, but the endpoint of that slow decline is now official. Since Frame.io’s V4 rollout, Frame.io’s own update guide confirms the DaVinci Resolve integration is explicitly labeled Legacy and capped at Resolve 16/17 Studio — it isn’t available on the current V4 platform at all. If you’re editing in a current version of Resolve, the plugin-level integration simply doesn’t work anymore. (Comments already sitting in Frame.io can still be brought over via an EDL export, which is a separate, still-functioning path.)
The more fundamental issue is strategic. Adobe has every incentive to make Frame.io work exceptionally well with Premiere Pro and After Effects, and limited incentive to develop the Resolve experience. DaVinci Resolve Studio users looking for the same tight integration they had before the acquisition aren’t finding it — and now, on V4, aren’t finding it at all through the native plugin.
Meanwhile, Frame.io’s pricing runs $15–25 per member per month, with plan caps that limit team size. For editors who aren’t in the Adobe ecosystem, it’s an increasingly poor value for a tool that’s been optimized for Premiere Pro workflows. Adobe’s own announcement of the Frame.io acquisition made the strategic direction clear from day one.
What DaVinci Resolve Editors Actually Need From a Review Tool
Before looking at alternatives, it’s worth being specific about what the workflow actually requires:
- Upload from inside (or alongside) the Resolve environment — via the plugin panel, without a separate manual export step that breaks the editing flow
- Frame-accurate, timecoded comments — not email feedback with timestamps like “around the 1:10 mark”
- No client account required — clients aren’t going to install software or create accounts in your review tool
- Comments that sync back to the timeline as markers — the review loop closes inside Resolve, not in a browser tab you have to cross-reference
- Reasonable per-seat pricing — at $15–25/user/month for team members, Frame.io is expensive for teams not embedded in Adobe CC
The Best Frame.io Alternatives for DaVinci Resolve Users in 2026
| Tool | Best for | Resolve integration | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krock.io | Frame-accurate review with marker sync to the timeline | Native Resolve Studio plugin | $10/user/month (Pro), free plan available |
| Evercast | Live, real-time review sessions | Resolve integration, streaming | From $549/month (room-based), up to custom enterprise |
| Dropbox Replay | Teams already on Dropbox | Resolve integration, no marker sync | $10–12/user/month add-on (requires Dropbox Plus or higher) |
| Frame.io | Existing Adobe CC workflows | Legacy plugin — not supported in V4, capped at Resolve 16/17 Studio | $15/member (Pro), $25/member (Team) |
Krock.io — Native DaVinci Resolve Studio Plugin
Krock.io has a DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin built specifically for this workflow. Editors upload via the plugin panel to a Krock.io project. Clients get a review link — no account required — and leave frame-accurate, timecoded comments in the browser. Those comments sync back to the DaVinci Resolve Studio timeline as markers, pinned to the exact frame.
The loop between edit and client review closes without leaving Resolve.
What sets it apart from Frame.io for Resolve editors:
- The DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin is actively developed — it’s not an afterthought
- Timecoded comments from Krock.io sync back to the Resolve timeline as markers
- Unlimited reviewers on every plan — same as Frame.io (both give client reviewers free access via share links)
- $10/user/month on the Pro plan vs. Frame.io’s $15–25/user per team member
- Covers more of the workflow: storyboard, production stages, review, and approval in one platform
- See how it stacks up in the full Krock vs Frame.io breakdown
Limitation: Requires DaVinci Resolve Studio (the paid version). Doesn’t work with the free DaVinci Resolve.
Pricing: Free plan with 2 projects and unlimited reviewers. Pro starts at $10/user/month.
Download the DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin →
Evercast — Live Review Sessions
Evercast is built for synchronous collaboration — real-time streaming review sessions where multiple people watch the same playback together, with voice and video, and frame-accurate annotations.
For teams that need to run live review calls with clients or remote collaborators, Evercast is strong. It integrates with DaVinci Resolve and supports broadcast-quality streaming with low latency.
Where it falls short: Evercast is built around live sessions, not async review. If your workflow is “editor sends cut, client reviews on their own time,” Evercast is over-engineered for that use case. Pricing starts around $549/month for room-based access and scales to custom enterprise pricing — a different cost model than per-user review tools.
Best for: Post-production teams running live, collaborative review sessions requiring real-time streaming.
Dropbox Replay — Simple Async Review
Dropbox Replay is a lightweight video review tool integrated with Dropbox. It supports frame-by-frame commenting and version history, and there’s a DaVinci Resolve integration for sending work directly from the timeline.
Where it stands out: Clean, simple interface. Low friction for clients already in the Dropbox ecosystem. If your client organization runs on Dropbox, this is easy to sell internally.
Where it falls short: Dropbox Replay is review-only — no storyboard, no production stages, no approval tracking beyond comments, and no marker sync back to Resolve. It’s also not bundled into standard Dropbox plans: it’s a $10–12/user/month add-on that requires a Dropbox Plus plan or higher, putting it in the same per-seat price range as Krock.io for a narrower feature set. And if your clients aren’t already Dropbox users, you’re adding another tool to their stack.
Best for: Teams already embedded in the Dropbox ecosystem who want basic async video review without switching platforms.
Frame.io — Still an Option for Some Teams
Frame.io still lets teams review video generally, but its dedicated DaVinci Resolve integration is now Legacy — Frame.io’s own V4 update guide confirms it’s capped at Resolve 16/17 Studio and isn’t available on current V4 accounts. Teams still on an older Resolve version, or not relying on the plugin at all, can keep using Frame.io day to day; teams on a current Resolve release looking for that native panel-to-timeline workflow won’t find it.
Be realistic about the trade-offs: The DaVinci Resolve integration isn’t a priority for Adobe, and it shows — this isn’t a slowdown anymore, it’s an explicit Legacy label with a version cap. At $15/member/month (Pro, up to 5 members) or $25/member/month (Team, up to 15 members), it’s an expensive price for a Resolve workflow that no longer has a current native plugin.
Best for: Existing Frame.io users already embedded in Adobe CC who aren’t in a hurry to switch, or teams still running Resolve 16/17.
How to switch from Frame.io to a DaVinci Resolve alternative
The migration isn’t complicated. Frame.io doesn’t hold your history hostage — there’s nothing to export. You finish any projects that are mid-review in Frame.io, then start new projects in Krock.io.
The setup:
- Download the Krock.io DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin from krock.io/davinci-resolve-studio-integration/
- Install it (see the full step-by-step guide)
- Connect your Krock.io account inside the plugin panel
- Upload your video via the plugin panel
Most editors are reviewing their first project inside Krock.io within the same day. The client experience — link, browser, frame-accurate comment, no account — is immediately familiar and simpler than Frame.io’s current flow.
A Note on the Free Plan
Krock.io’s free plan includes 2 projects, unlimited reviewers, and full video review functionality. If you’re evaluating tools before committing, you can run a complete production round — upload, share with clients, collect feedback, sync markers back to Resolve — without paying anything or entering a credit card.
That’s a zero-risk way to see whether the workflow actually fits before switching anything. If you’re still deciding between tools, our roundup of best video review software covers all the major options side by side — including how video proofing software differs from simple file-sharing tools.
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FAQ
Does Krock.io work with the free version of DaVinci Resolve?
No. The Krock.io plugin requires DaVinci Resolve Studio (the paid version from Blackmagic Design).
Does Frame.io still have a DaVinci Resolve plugin in 2026?
Only a Legacy version, and only for Resolve 16/17 Studio — Frame.io’s own V4 update guide confirms the integration isn’t supported on the current V4 platform. If you’re on a current Resolve version, there’s no native Frame.io plugin path anymore; comments already in Frame.io can still be exported and imported elsewhere via EDL.
Does Frame.io work with DaVinci Resolve?
Only partially. Frame.io still has a DaVinci Resolve integration, but it’s now Legacy and limited to Resolve 16/17 Studio — it isn’t available on Frame.io’s current V4 platform. If you’re editing in a current version of Resolve, that native integration doesn’t work; Krock.io’s DaVinci Resolve Studio plugin is the actively developed alternative.
Can clients leave comments without creating a Krock.io account?
Yes. Krock.io sends a shareable review link. Clients click it, watch the video in a browser, and leave timecoded comments without signing up or logging in.
How do the timecoded comments get back into DaVinci Resolve?
Through the Krock.io plugin panel inside Resolve Studio. You sync the feedback, and the timecoded comments transfer directly to your timeline — click any comment and your playhead jumps to that frame.
What does Krock.io cost compared to Frame.io?
Krock.io Pro is $10/user/month. Frame.io Pro is $15/user/month (up to 5 members); Team is $25/user/month. Both platforms give client reviewers free access via share links. The difference is per-member seat pricing.
