Comparison

RecReview vs Screenlight

Advanced review and full production management.

Screenlight is a simple, clean review tool for video feedback. RecReview builds on that foundation with project management, AI analysis, and production tools for teams that need more.

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8,000+videos delivered by the team behind RecReview
10 yearsrunning a production company

Built by a video production company that has delivered 8,000+ videos for B2B clients like

  • QuintoAndar
  • XP Educação
  • Algar Telecom
  • Thoughtworks
  • Bernoulli
  • Letras.mus.br
  • Fundação Dom Cabral

Feature-by-feature comparison

See how RecReview and Screenlight compare across video review, project management, and production tools.

FeatureRecReviewScreenlight
Video Review
Timestamped commentsYesYes
Frame-accurate annotationsYesPartial
Version comparison (side-by-side)YesNo
Client review portalYesYes
Video/audio comment recordingYesNo
Comment assignments & mentionsYesNo
Project Management
Kanban board with custom statusesYesNo
Task assignments & due datesYesNo
Production phases (pre/prod/post)YesNo
Subtasks & checklistsYesNo
Client & project organizationYesPartial
Time trackingYesNo
AI & Automation
AI video analysis (errors, quality)YesNo
AI text/typo detectionYesNo
Technical quality scoringYesNo
Workflow automations (triggers/actions)YesNo
Automation presetsYesNo
Collaboration
Workspace members & rolesYesPartial
External sharing with passwordYesYes
Visitor sessions (no login required)YesYes
Webhook integrationsStudio planNo
Email notificationsYesYes
Production Tools
Script editor with side-by-side viewYesNo
Production plans & calendarsYesNo
Teleprompter displayYesNo
Blocker managementYesNo
Delivery tracking & approvalsYesNo
Pricing
Flat monthly pricingYesYes
No per-seat chargesYesYes
Included storage (500 GB+)Yes50 GB
AI minutes includedYesNo
15-day free trialYesYes

Key differences

Simple review vs. complete platform

Screenlight keeps things simple — which is great for basic review. RecReview gives you the same clean review experience plus kanban boards, time tracking, and production management.

AI catches errors automatically

RecReview's AI scans every video for typos, media offline errors, and quality issues. Screenlight relies entirely on your team to catch every detail.

Scale without switching tools

Screenlight works well for freelancers, but growing teams need project management, automation, and workflow tools. RecReview scales with you so you never outgrow it.

Platform Overview

Screenlight is a focused video review and delivery platform built for post-production houses, editors, and small production teams. It provides a clean review interface, secure file delivery, and client-facing portals where clients can stream, review, and download their projects.

RecReview offers a broader feature set that includes video review, AI-powered quality control, kanban project management, time tracking, workflow automation, and client portals. It is designed to be a complete production management platform rather than just a review and delivery tool.

Screenlight's simplicity is its strength for teams that only need review and delivery, while RecReview appeals to teams looking to consolidate multiple tools into one.

Review and Delivery

Screenlight offers a straightforward review experience with time-coded comments, version management, and the ability to share review links with clients. Its delivery features allow clients to download approved files securely, making it a popular choice for post-production houses that need to get files to clients quickly.

RecReview provides a similar review experience with time-coded comments, drawing annotations, threaded discussions, and review statuses. It adds AI-powered quality control that automatically flags technical issues in uploads, and includes a branded client portal for external collaboration and secure delivery.

On the delivery side, RecReview supports webhook notifications for delivery events and automated workflows that can trigger actions when deliveries are approved, providing more automation around the delivery process.

Pricing

Screenlight offers tiered pricing based on storage and features. Its plans are generally affordable for small teams, but costs can increase as storage needs grow and more features are required.

RecReview's flat pricing scales by resources, not seats: Creator at $49/mo with 500 GB storage, Pro at $99/mo with 2 TB, and Studio at $279/mo with 5 TB. All plans include AI quality control, project management, and time tracking. A 15-day free trial is available with no credit card required.

While Screenlight may offer a lower entry price for basic review needs, RecReview provides significantly more functionality per dollar when you consider the project management and AI features included in every plan.

Project Management

Screenlight does not include project management features. It is designed as a review and delivery tool, so teams using Screenlight typically manage their projects in a separate tool like Trello, Monday.com, or spreadsheets.

RecReview includes built-in kanban boards, workflow automations, production phases, blocker tracking, and time tracking. These features allow teams to manage the entire production process from planning through delivery within a single platform.

For post-production teams that want to reduce context switching between their review tool and project management tool, RecReview's integrated approach can improve efficiency and provide better visibility into project status.

Verdict

Screenlight is an excellent lightweight option for post-production teams that need straightforward video review and secure file delivery without the complexity of a full project management platform. Its simplicity and focused feature set make it easy to adopt.

RecReview is the better choice for teams that want to go beyond review and delivery with built-in project management, AI quality control, and workflow automation at a flat price with unlimited users. If you find yourself supplementing Screenlight with other tools for task management and time tracking, RecReview may simplify your workflow.

Pricing comparison

RecReview uses flat monthly pricing. Screenlight charges $19/mo.

ScenarioRecReviewScreenlight
Solo / freelancer$49/mo$19/mo
Small team (5)$99/mo$19/mo
Growing team (10+)$99/mo$39/mo
Project managementIncludedNot available
AI analysisIncludedNot available

Frequently asked questions

Does RecReview support secure file delivery like Screenlight?

Yes. RecReview supports secure shareable links with optional password protection and expiration dates. The client portal provides a branded experience where clients can stream, review, and access their deliverables securely.

Is RecReview as simple to use as Screenlight?

RecReview is designed to be intuitive while offering more features. Teams can start with just the review features and gradually adopt project management, time tracking, and automation as needed. The learning curve is minimal for basic review workflows.

Can I switch from Screenlight to RecReview quickly?

Yes. You can start a free 15-day trial and begin uploading your projects immediately. RecReview's unlimited users mean you can invite your entire team and all your clients from day one without worrying about per-seat costs.

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