FrameThrower vs Frameset: library, search and price compared
FrameThrower is a curated film and animation reference library, tagged by our in-house film team. It holds 2,291,009 frames and clips; Frameset holds 100,000. Here is how the two compare on library, search and price.
Short answer: FrameThrower holds about 23 times more (2,291,009 frames and clips against about 100,000), with deeper tagging (50 data points per frame against about 20), script search, an animation library and an API. It costs $84 a year against $131.88. Frameset leads on commercials and music videos.
Larger library
23× larger than Frameset
2,291,009 frames and clips on FrameThrower, against 100,000 on Frameset.
Deeper search
50 vs 20 data points per frame
Every frame is tagged by our in-house film team, so you can search by text, script and find the exact shot.
Trusted by professionals
Creatives from the top studios
Trusted by creatives from Netflix, ILM, Apple TV, Wētā FX, DNEG, Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Eyeline Studios.
FrameThrower vs Frameset, side by side
| Feature | FrameThrower | Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Library | ||
| Library size | 2,291,009 (1,362,742 frames, 928,267 clips) | 100,000 (100,000 frames, no clips) |
| Data points per frame | 50 | 20 |
| Library types | Movies, Ads, Animation | Ads, Music videos, Movies |
| Features | ||
| Search by text | Yes | Yes |
| Search by image | Yes | Yes |
| Search by script | Yes | No |
| Search by colour | Yes | Yes |
| Filter by lens, lighting, shot size | Yes | Yes |
| Moodboard canvas | Yes | No |
| Browse without logging in | Yes | Yes |
| Public API | Yes | No |
| Works inside AI agents (MCP) | Yes | No |
| Pricing | ||
| Monthly plan | $14 | $15.99 |
| Yearly plan, total | $84 a year | $131.88 a year |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
Which one should you use?
Choose FrameThrower when
- · You want a far larger library — 2,291,009 frames and clips.
- · You want the deepest craft tagging: 50 data points per frame.
- · You want to search by uploading a script.
- · You need animation reference as well as film.
- · You build tools or AI agents that need a frame library.
Choose Frameset when
- · You mostly need commercials and music videos.
- · You want slide-style treatments built in.
Questions
Is FrameThrower bigger than Frameset?+
Yes. FrameThrower holds 2,291,009 frames and clips; the last public figure for Frameset is about 100,000 frames, mostly from commercials.
Does Frameset have script search or an API?+
No. Frameset searches by text, image, colour and visual filters. FrameThrower adds search by script, a public API and an MCP server for AI agents.
Is FrameThrower cheaper than Frameset?+
Yes. FrameThrower Pro is $84 a year. Frameset Pro is $10.99 per member per month billed yearly, or $131.88 a year.
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How these numbers are measured, and how often they are checked: how we compared. Trusted-by names are individual creatives who work at 8 studios, not company endorsements.
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