--- title: cineSync Pricing description: Find the plan for your needs with our flexible cineSync pricing options. Discover cost-effective solutions for seamless video review and collaboration! --- - [Start Free Trial](https://account.ftrack.com/try/cinesync/) - [Purchase](https://account.ftrack.com/en-gb/login?return_to=%252Fen-gb%252Fpurchase%252Fcinesync) CINESYNC # Pricing Find the perfect plan that suits your needs. ## cineSync Play No commitment – just high-quality local review Free plan includes: Local review and approval tools Drawing and annotation tools High-quality visuals [Download Now](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/product/cinesync/download) ## Cinesync Essential The best way to get started Enhanced collaboration: Remote review and approval tools Synchronized, interactive review High-quality visuals, regardless of bandwidth Drawing and annotation tools [Calculate Pricing](https://5.cinesync.com/pricing/) [Free Trial](https://account.ftrack.com/try/cinesync/) ## Cinesync Pro The most powerful way to collaborate Everything in the Essential Plan, plus: Production tracking integrations Media transfer integrations Interactive color tools Zoom, masking, and aspect ratio tools LUT support And more [Calculate Pricing](https://5.cinesync.com/pricing/) [Free Trial](https://account.ftrack.com/try/cinesync/) ## Compare plan details Free Cinesync Cinesync Pro Local review Interactive review – Play, pause, skip, draw and add notes in total sync Post-session PDFs ftps/sftp transfers Annotations Add notes Ghosting Playback of files not supported in a browser Audio reviews Color-accurate review Integration with ftrack Studio Integration with iconik Wacom support Cross-platform support (Mac, Windows, and Linux) High-resolution frame sequence support Unavailable in sync File sequence support Unavailable in sync OTIO, OTIOZ support Unavailable in sync OCIO support Unavailable in sync Compare media (side-by-side, wipe, overlay, A/B) Unavailable in sync Zoom in/out Unavailable in sync LUTs Unavailable in sync Color tools and grading Unavailable in sync Digital color meter Unavailable in sync Color profiles Unavailable in sync 360 latlong review support Unavailable in sync Masking Unavailable in sync Pixel aspect ratio Unavailable in sync Watermarking Presentation mode Encrypted file transfers (via integrations) Integration with Shotgrid Media transfer integrations (AWS S3, AliCloud) Auto-deletion of transferred content following a review HDR support SDI output [Download Now](https://backlight-21349584.hs-sites.com/product/cinesync/pricing#) [See Pricing](https://5.cinesync.com/pricing/) [Free Trial](https://account.ftrack.com/try/cinesync/) [See Pricing](https://5.cinesync.com/pricing/) [Free Trial](https://account.ftrack.com/try/cinesync/) “Words alone often don’t tell enough of the story. Cinesync helps us to connect, discuss, and disseminate quickly and easily.” Huw EvansVFX Supervisor, DNEG ## FAQs Frequently asked questions about Cinesync 5 What features are new to cineSync 5, compared to previous versions?** Here are the significant new features of Cinesync 5: - A new infrastructure designed for more streamlined reviews. - A new local player, available via cineSync Play. - OTIO support. - OCIO v2.x (previous versions support OCIO v1). - Full support for frame playback in multiple formats, including OpenEXR. - Support for layers. - New compare modes – wipe, top/bottom, A/B. - Support for separate audio tracks. - On-screen text tool. - Localization/language support—the first version supports Chinese, with more languages to be added. - Encryption and Watermarking for transferred files - Integration with Amazon S3 & AliCloud for file transfer - SDI output - HDR support - Added support for Hires encoded files within the Ftrack Integration - Added ability to enable and disable Colour Grading - Added option to log all Ftrack and ShotGrid communication - Playlist Folders - Ability to mute guests' volume - Ability to revoke guests' ability to control and draw - Improved fullscreen controls and playlist - LUTs - File sequence support - Iconik integration What features are yet to be added to cineSync 5?** The majority of existing Cinesync 4 Pro features will be available in Cinesync 5 Pro, with some exceptions. Updates coming soon include: - Integration with Aspera for file transfer Can I join a cineSync 4 session using cineSync 5?** No, Cinesync 5 is a brand new infrastructure, and is not compatible with Cinesync 4. If you need to join a session with someone who is using Cinesync 4, you can download a legacy Cinesync 4 version at [www.backlight.co/product/cinesync/download](http://www.backlight.co/product/cinesync/download) I have an existing cineSync account—will accessing cineSync 5 come with a price?** No, accessing Cinesync 5 will not come with an additional price if you already have a Cinesync  account. Cinesync 5 is available today as a free upgrade to existing paid Cinesync subscriptions. If you have an existing Cinesync account, you can use and explore Cinesync 5 for free while retaining Cinesync 4 for current projects. **Please note:** When you have a paid Cinesync account with Cinesync 4, you cannot use the same credentials on Cinesync 5. You need to enter those credentials into this website:[https://5.cinesync.com/onboard/](https://5.cinesync.com/onboard/) or contact [support@cinesync.com](mailto:support@cinesync.com) for assistance I’m not an existing cineSync user. Can I access cineSync 5 as a trial?** If you sign up for a Cinesync trial, your trial will automatically include access to Cinesync 5. What are the minimum system requirements for running cineSync 5?** ### Macintosh - Mac OS X 10.14 or later - At least 4gig of ram - An internet connection that allows access to whitelisted addresses on port 443 ### Windows - Windows 10 or later - At least 4gig of ram - An Intel or AMD GPU that supports OpenGL 4.1 or greater - An internet connection that allows access to whitelisted addresses on port 443 ### Linux - Any 64 bit system that has GLIBC version 2.17 or later. - At least 4gig of ram - An Intel or AMD GPU that supports OpenGL 4.1 or greater - An internet connection that allows access to whitelisted addresses on port 443   **Please note**: System requirements are based on playing a 1920 x 1080 movie encoded using H.264 How do I setup my firewall to use cineSync 5?** Cinesync 5 communicates via port 443 and requires connections to the following addresses: - [https://ftrack-sync.ftrack.com](https://ftrack-sync.ftrack.com/) - [https://5.cinesync.com](https://5.cinesync.com/) Previous versions of Cinesync connected via port 5068, but Cinesync 5 does not need access to port 5068 What is 'cineSync Play'?** cineSync Play is the downloadable app used to run cineSync 5. The cineSync Play app is the fully-enabled local player version of cineSync, with local-only, frame-accurate playback and review of high-res frame sequences, OTIO and OCIO support, and more—all without needing to sign up for a license. cineSync Play also comes integrated with any Ftrack license, so you can browse media, notes, and information in cineSync Play and then add feedback to your production plan. We’re also working towards functionality enabling studios to easily integrate cineSync Play into their pipelines. What files can I view in cineSync 5?** Cinesync 5 supports most of the major video and image formats as well as multi-page PDFs and audio files including .mp4 and .wav cineSync 5 also supports frame playback for image sequences, including DPX, EXR, and Cineon, as well as file sequences, including OTIO sequences How do I report bugs or suggest features?** You can report bugs or suggest features by sending us an email at [support@cinesync.com](mailto:support@cinesync.com). Alternatively, you can send your ideas to us directly from the Cinesync interface via the Help menu. How secure is cineSync 5?** Cinesync 5 is secure by design; only synchronization data such as ‘I am on frame 10’ and ‘I have drawn a line here’ are sent to the other clients in a session. In addition to this, all communication is sent over an encrypted SSL connection. ### Get started with Cinesync today – Academy Award and Emmy-winning review and approval Download the Latest Version of cineSync ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "New York", "addressRegion" : "NY", "postalCode" : "10087", "streetAddress" : "P.O. 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