FilmRelay vs ClipSource: an alternative built for independent films
ClipSource is a communications suite for media companies. FilmRelay does a narrower job: send a screener, share a film’s press kit and see who watched.
Free plan. No credit card required.
The short answer
Choose ClipSource if
- You run communications for a broadcaster, studio or large distributor and need a press room and a newsroom in one suite.
- You need geoblocking.
- A demo and a quote are a normal part of buying software for you.
Choose FilmRelay if
- You are an independent film team, a small distributor or a PR agency with a few titles.
- You want public prices and a free plan.
- You mostly need to send screeners and have posters, stills and press kits ready for journalists.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ClipSource | FilmRelay |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Communications teams of media companies | Independent films, small distributors, agencies |
| Price | No public price. Book a demo | Free plan. Paid from $6, €5 or £5 a month |
| How you start | Book a demo; a free trial is offered for film distributors | Create an account and start |
| Screening room | Yes | Yes, with a link per recipient |
| Press kits | Bundle screeners with related media | Film pages with posters, stills, press kits and trailer |
| Press room and newsroom | Yes | Not available |
| Geoblocking | Yes | Not available |
| Branding | Not stated on its screening page | Logo and workspace address like name.filmrelay.net, on paid plans |
| Viewing data | Views, plays, engagement and downloads in real time | Sessions, watch time, progress and completion per link |
| Watermark | Generic or individual, with text burned into the video | Free text with a position you choose |
| Team | Multi-user suite | 1, 3 or 10 members |
What ClipSource does well
ClipSource covers the whole communications workflow: press room, screening room, newsroom, press release distribution and geoblocking. For a team that publishes to journalists every week across many titles, one suite beats five tools.
Where FilmRelay is the lighter choice
Price you can see
ClipSource doesn’t publish prices. FilmRelay does, in dollars, euros and pounds, and starts free.
Starting alone
You can create an account, add a film and send a link today. No demo needed.
Built around the film
Everything belongs to a title: its screener, its poster, stills, press kit and trailer. For a team with five films rather than five hundred, that’s easier to keep tidy than a full newsroom.
Simple controls per link
Each link has its own recipient, optional password, expiry date, session and IP limits, and watermark text, and you can see who watched.
What FilmRelay doesn’t do
- No newsroom or press release distribution.
- No geoblocking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ClipSource cost?
ClipSource doesn't list prices on its site. You ask for a demo. FilmRelay publishes its prices on the pricing page.
Can FilmRelay replace a press room?
For one film, yes: a public page with posters, stills, press kit and trailer that you can switch on or off. For a full press room or newsroom, no.
Is FilmRelay suitable for PR agencies?
Yes, for sending press screeners and sharing press kits per film. See the page for press agencies.
Start with the screener and the press kit
Free plan. Public prices. No demo.