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Spec score 8.7 #8 of 36 in Video Review Software

What it is

SyncSketch is a visual review and collaboration platform for images, video, 360-degree content, and 3D models. Teams can review media together in real time or at different times, including offline, through shared links. Drawing and annotation tools support frame-accurate feedback. Its 3D viewer handles static and animated assets, with review of shading, textures, and UV maps. The service includes time-coded comments, approval workflows, version comparison, and custom reviewer roles. Named integrations include Unity, Maya, and ShotGrid; a documented API supports connections to other apps. Its integration index also lists Jira, SAML identity providers, and customer AWS S3 storage. The free Light plan is limited to non-commercial use and includes five seats, 1 GB storage, 2 GB of uploads per month, and two projects. Indie costs $12 a month and provides up to 15 seats, 50 GB storage, 100 GB monthly uploads, and unlimited projects. SyncSketch states that it is SOC 2 compliant, uses 256-bit encryption, follows an MPAA-approved framework, and aligns its security framework with ISO 27001 standards. Free 14-day trials are available; the selected subscription starts after the trial unless canceled.

Spec sheet

What it does
SyncSketch is a cloud collaboration service for reviewing images, videos, 360-degree media and 3D models in synchronized sessions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Purpose
SyncSketch is a visual collaboration platform for reviewing images, videos, 360-degree content, and 3D models.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Trial
The product page states that free 14-day trials are available and that the selected subscription begins after the trial unless the user cancels.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Integrations
Official integrations include Autodesk Flow Production Tracking, Jira, Maya and Unity, plus a generic Python API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · syncsketch.com
Security
The product page says SyncSketch follows an MPAA-approved framework, is SOC 2 compliant, uses 256-bit encryption, and aligns its security framework with ISO 27001 standards.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Support
Support is provided through a help-center ticket form and email, with the company describing direct access to its small product team.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · syncsketch.com
Company
Unity announced that SyncSketch joined the Unity family on November 30, 2021.Read 4 Oct 2026 · blog.syncsketch.com
3D review
The 3D viewer supports review of static or animated assets, including shading, textures, and UV maps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
3D viewer
The 3D viewer supports OBJ, FBX, GLB, GLTF and DAE files, while animated models are restricted to Enterprise and Education Plus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Acquisition consideration
Unity reported approximately $30.4 million in cash consideration for its November 2021 SyncSketch acquisition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Additional integrations
SyncSketch's support integration index includes Jira, ShotGrid, Maya, SAML identity providers, and customer AWS S3 storage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Annotations
The platform provides text comments and drawings tied to specific frames or viewing angles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
API availability
The public API is available only to Enterprise or Education Plus accounts and requires an administrator role to obtain credentials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
API documentation depth
The Python repository links generated documentation, examples and source code, and documents Python 3.8 through 3.14 compatibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
API scope
The API documentation covers accounts, projects, reviews, items, frames, users and webhooks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · api.syncsketch.com
Company ownership
Unity announced that SyncSketch joined the Unity family on November 30, 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Company profile
Crunchbase lists SyncSketch as a private Berkeley, California company acquired by Unity, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists SyncSketch as a media-production company with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Drawing tools
Its review player includes ballpoint, brush, eraser and laser-pointer tools with configurable brush behavior.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Enterprise security
Enterprise security features include SAML/OAuth/OpenID SSO, policy controls, activity logging, watermarking, API-key rotation and IP/domain restrictions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Headquarters listing
LinkedIn lists San Francisco, California as SyncSketch headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Image-sequence limitation
Image sequences cannot be uploaded directly and must first be converted to supported movie files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Indie restriction
Indie accounts are limited to 15 seats, 50 GB storage, and 100 GB of uploads per calendar month.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Light plan restriction
The Light plan is limited to non-commercial use and allows five seats, 1 GB storage, 2 GB monthly uploads, and two projects.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Limit: free tier
The Light plan is limited to non-commercial use, 1 GB storage, 2 GB monthly uploads, five seats and two projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Limit: pricing
A G2 reviewer said pricing was high for startup organizations because charges are based on user count.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: seat billing
SyncSketch changed its plans so every user role with project access counts toward paid seat limits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Markup
Its drawing and annotation tools support precise, frame-accurate feedback.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Maya plugin
The Maya plugin uploads playblasts and videos, downloads notes and annotations, and is documented as tested with Maya 2024 and compatible with Maya 2020 or later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Notable news: Unity integration
SyncSketch said in its December 3, 2021 announcement that it would remain platform-agnostic and continue supporting tools beyond Unity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.syncsketch.com
Praise: real-time collaboration
A G2 reviewer praised synchronized editing, team commenting and low-delay playback for collaborative reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: review player
G2 describes the review player as powerful for comments, visual notes and drawing directly over video.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Python SDK
SyncSketch publishes a Python package with CRUD methods for reviews and related resources, installable with pip.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rating on Capterra
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
5 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Real-time reviews
Review participants can share a link and work synchronously or asynchronously with synchronized playback and frame-linked feedback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Review
Teams can review media offline or in real time, synchronously or asynchronously, using shared links.Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com
SDK licence
The public Python API repository is marked as BSD-3-Clause licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security encryption
All account types use 256-bit HTTPS/TLS encryption, encrypted S3 storage and signed media URLs with optional expiration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Security framework
SyncSketch states that its AWS environment follows a SOC 1/2/3 and MPAA-approved framework and that its information-security framework aligns with ISO 27001.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Self-hosting
A standalone player is not currently planned; SyncSketch says on-premise options require contacting its security team.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Supported media
Supported formats include MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, PDF, PSD, EXR, PNG, JPG, TIFF, OBJ, FBX, GLB, GLTF and DAE.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
System access
Unity describes SyncSketch as usable from any browser on laptops, desktops, mobile devices and tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Upload limits
Light accounts can upload files up to 300 MB, store 1 GB and upload 20 media items in a seven-day period according to the upload guide.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com

Plans and prices

Light Free For non-commercial use · 5 seats · 1 GB storage · 2 GB uploads per calendar month · 2 projects Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Light Free non-commercial use · 1 GB storage · 2 GB uploads/month · 5 seats · 2 projects Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Indie $9 a month per seat, paid annually up to 15 seats · 50 GB storage · 100 GB uploads/month · unlimited projects Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Education Plus $60 a year per seat, billed annually; no new subscriptions accepted 50 GB storage included · advanced drawing · API · webhooks · SSO · watermarking · advanced integrations Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.syncsketch.com
Enterprise Priced on request advanced security · SSO · custom storage · integrations · API · webhooks Read 15 Oct 2026 · unity.com
Team Priced on request For teams working across multiple projects · 3D model viewer · custom brushes Read 4 Oct 2026 · unity.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports image, video, 360-degree, and 3D reviews.
  • Shared links support real-time, asynchronous, and offline review.
  • 3D viewer includes shading, textures, and UV maps.
  • Frame-accurate annotation tools support specific feedback.
  • Free Light plan includes five seats and two projects.

Limits

  • Light is limited to non-commercial use.
  • Light includes 1 GB storage and 2 GB monthly uploads.
  • Indie is limited to 15 seats.
  • Trial subscription begins afterward unless canceled.

Who it suits

SyncSketch suits teams that need to review visual media and 3D assets together or asynchronously. Light is specifically for non-commercial use, while Indie supports up to 15 seats.

Verdict

SyncSketch brings visual review, annotation, and 3D viewing into one collaboration service. Its free plan has defined use and capacity limits; Indie costs $12 a month for larger stated allowances.

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