FreeFrame
Open source alternative for frame.io
What is it?
What it is
FreeFrame is a self‑hostable, open‑source media review platform that offers frame‑accurate commenting, annotations, and approval workflows for video, image, and audio assets. It serves as a collaborative alternative to commercial services like Frame.io, keeping all media and data on the user’s own infrastructure.
Why it exists
The platform was created to give production houses and creative teams a secure, on‑premises solution for reviewing media. It eliminates reliance on third‑party cloud services, provides granular control over permissions and sharing, and integrates tightly with NLEs by exporting comments as timeline markers. FreeFrame fills the gap for teams that need a feature‑rich, cost‑effective, and privacy‑preserving review workflow.
Who should use it
Production housesCreative teamsVideo editorsPost-production studiosMedia agenciesContent creators
Who should avoid it
Users requiring SaaS-only solutions (this is self-hosted)Users without Docker knowledge (for deployment)Individuals looking for a simple file storage solution without review tools
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How freeframe works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open freeframe, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (MIT)
- Active TypeScript ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
docker
git clone -b stable https://github.com/Techiebutler/freeframe.git cd freeframe cp.env.example.env.prod # Edit.env.prod — set your credentials, S3, email config # For SSL: also set DOMAIN and ACME_EMAIL (Traefik auto-provisions Let's Encrypt certs) docker compose --env-file.env.prod -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d --build
compose
git clone -b stable https://github.com/Techiebutler/freeframe.git cd freeframe cp.env.example.env.prod # Edit.env.prod — set your credentials, S3, email config # For SSL: also set DOMAIN and ACME_EMAIL (Traefik auto-provisions Let's Encrypt certs) docker compose --env-file.env.prod -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d --build
FAQ
What is freeframe?
freeframe is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is freeframe built with?
Primary language: TypeScript.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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