Yes. Dusken lets clients open a browser-based review link without creating an account, entering a password or installing an app. Clients can watch the video, leave timestamped feedback, annotate frames and approve versions directly from their desktop or mobile browser.
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Clear answers about the Dusken video review and visual collaboration platform: zero-login client feedback, frame-accurate annotations, version comparison and workflow pricing.
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No. External reviewers do not need a Dusken account to leave comments or visual drawings. When opening a review link, reviewers simply enter a name so editors know who left each note. No email verification or account signup is required.
Yes. Dusken runs directly in mobile Safari, Chrome and modern desktop browsers. Clients can review cuts, inspect frames, read comments and approve versions on an iPhone, iPad or Android device without downloading a native application.
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Reviewers can leave feedback six ways pinned directly to the frame: text comments, freehand drawings and arrows, push-to-talk voice notes, webcam video replies, screen recordings or reference image attachments. Notes attach to the exact frame or timecode range so editors know precisely what needs revision.
When a reviewer clicks the video or types a comment, Dusken calculates the exact frame number and timecode from the playhead. The comment marker stays pinned to that frame even across resolution changes. Editors can click any comment to jump straight to that exact frame.
Yes. Dusken supports range comments across entire video sequences. Reviewers can set in and out loop points or speak a timecode range naturally (such as 'cut from 0:10 to 0:25'). Dusken highlights the entire range on the timeline so editors understand the full sequence in context.
Yes. Dusken includes canvas drawing tools directly over the video player. Reviewers can draw freehand sketches, add arrows, place rectangles and write text annotations on any frame. Drawings stay synchronized with the specific frame where they were drawn.
Hold ⌃ + ⌥ (or Ctrl + Alt) anywhere on the media player to speak and sketch simultaneously. Dusken records your voice note, transcribes it in the background, attaches the text to the exact frame and highlights any spoken timecodes. Reviewers can talk through feedback as the video plays instead of typing paragraphs.
Yes. Dusken automatically transcribes all voice notes and video replies into searchable text. You can search words across the project timeline and jump straight to the frame where the note was spoken, eliminating the need to scrub long voice recordings.
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Dusken allows editors to stack versions and compare them side by side with synchronized dual playheads. You can view changes across 5 modes: Split screen, Wipe slider, Opacity overlay, A/B toggle and Pixel Diff to detect subtle grading adjustments or VFX revisions.
Approving locks the version as final and records a permanent timestamped sign-off with the reviewer's identity. Everyone on the project sees that the cut is approved, preventing accidental edits to finalized deliverables and eliminating confusion over which file is current.
Editors can view feedback in a chronological list view or a Kanban status board. Each note can be marked as In-Progress or Done with an audit trail, filtered by production tag (such as Color Grade, VFX or Audio) and navigated using keyboard shortcuts.
Yes. Dusken exports review comments as native timeline markers for DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple Final Cut Pro without requiring third-party plugins. You can also export comments as a CSV spreadsheet.
Yes. Dusken exports review comments as an industry-standard Final Cut XML / XMEML file. When imported into Adobe Premiere Pro, every comment, drawing reference and voice transcript appears as a sequence marker pinned to the matching timecode.
Yes. Dusken exports review comments as a CMX3600 EDL file. When imported into DaVinci Resolve, every comment appears as a color-coded timeline marker with full note text at the exact project frame rate.
Yes. Dusken reviewers are 100% free and unlimited on every plan, including the Free and Solo plans. You only pay for core workspace users who create projects and manage assets. External clients, directors and stakeholders never consume paid seats.
Dusken offers simple, transparent pricing: Free ($0 forever for 1 workspace user, 1 workspace, 3 assets and unlimited free reviewers), Solo ($19/mo or $15/mo billed annually for 1 workspace user, unlimited workspaces and unlimited storage) and Team ($49/mo or $39/mo billed annually for 5 workspace users). Custom plans are available for larger teams.
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No. Dusken provides a Free plan that requires no credit card. You can sign up, create a workspace, upload cuts and invite unlimited client reviewers immediately. When upgrading to Solo or Team, all paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings with a single click. If you cancel within 30 days of your first charge, contact billing@dusken.io for a full refund with no questions asked.
The Team plan includes 5 workspace users across the account. If your studio or agency requires more than 5 workspace users, contact us through our contact page for a custom plan tailored to your team size.
The Free plan includes 3 active assets so you can evaluate real client review workflows. When you reach 3 assets, you can archive older assets or upgrade to the Solo or Team plan for unlimited storage.
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Frame.io charges per user, meaning external reviewers and collaborator seats quickly inflate monthly bills. Dusken charges only for internal workspace users: external clients and reviewers are unlimited and free. Dusken also includes version comparison (Split, Wipe, Pixel Diff), voice notes with transcription and NLE marker export on every plan.
Filestage is built as a general marketing proofing tool with tiered reviewer access and workflow gates. Dusken is built specifically for video editors and post-production teams, offering frame-accurate timecode navigation, push-to-talk voice feedback, pixel-level diff comparison and direct NLE timeline export for DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.
Yes. Dusken provides a direct alternative to Frame.io for video editors, agencies and production teams. You get browser-based HLS streaming, frame-accurate comments, canvas annotations, version stacking and NLE timeline exports without paying seat fees for client reviewers.
All media assets are stored encrypted at rest using AES-256 on AWS EU cloud infrastructure. Data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Review links use unguessable tokens with optional passphrases and link expiration dates. Full GDPR data export and account deletion are supported on request.
Dusken supports video and image review. Supported video formats include MP4, MOV and WebM. Supported image formats include PNG, JPG, JPEG and WebP. Videos stream using adaptive bitrate HLS playback directly in the browser.
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Dusken includes native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support on every plan. AI agents in developer environments like Claude, Codex or Cursor can access review comments, frame annotations and audio transcripts directly through MCP to iterate on project cuts automatically.
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Video review software is a web-based collaboration platform that lets video editors, directors and clients review video cuts, leave frame-accurate comments, draw annotations on the video, compare revisions and approve final deliverables without downloading large video files or relying on scattered email threads.
Dusken is founder-led. Support requests and technical questions go directly to Salman and the product engineering team. You get direct, technical assistance without passing through tier-1 customer support scripts or automated ticket deflection.
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