Pros and cons. What Shade does well, and what to expect.
Pros
- Search and review within the media library.
- Mounted drives and comment exports.
Cons
- Seat and storage costs.
- Test performance with your files.
Shade
Shared media library, AI search and review for creative teams.
In practice. What you can do with Shade.
Shade combines media storage, search, metadata and review comments. Mounted drives let you work with files from local applications. Growth includes one workspace and 500 GB of active storage per seat; Enterprise expands capacity and access controls.
ToolTrim sees value in finding and sharing production media without multiplying copies. Test large formats, access times and permissions on a real project. Downloads and view/comment exports are documented but do not replace an independent backup. Price additional storage and validate original-file recovery before moving your entire media library.
Practical uses
- Shared media library, AI search and review for creative teams.
Features & use cases
Cloud storage
Review client video
Organization
When it makes sense. Keep Shade, or challenge it?
Keep if
- Your team shares and searches many production assets.
Challenge if
- A simple shared folder meets your need.
Pricing. What does Shade cost ?
Growth
ToolTrim reference price$29.75/mo
Billed annually · Growth: $29.75/seat/month equivalent with annual billing, $35 shown as the reference price. 500 GB active storage per seat, up to 15 seats. Enterprise by quote. Confirm extra storage and taxes. Trial advertised; confirm duration and terms.
Enterprise
Confirm the complete quote, usage costs and exit terms with the publisher.
Official pricingChecked on September 27, 2026
Our verdict. What to know about Shade.
Why this verdict
Average
Added value
Combined media search and review. Desk research, not a hands-on test. https://shade.inc/pricing (2026-09-27).
Simplicity
Check mounted drives and permissions. Desk research, not a hands-on test. https://shade.inc/pricing (2026-09-27).
Fit for purpose
Recurring production-team use. Desk research, not a hands-on test. https://shade.inc/pricing (2026-09-27).
Performance
Search, metadata and storage; per-seat limits. Desk research, not a hands-on test. https://shade.inc/pricing (2026-09-27).
Reversibility
Exports documented; test original recovery. Desk research, not a hands-on test. https://shade.inc/pricing (2026-09-27).
Shade Summary
- Category
- productivity tool.
- Price from
- $29.75/mo (Growth).
- Best for
- professionals.
- Avoid if
- A simple shared folder meets your need.
- ToolTrim verdict
- Test large files, permissions and original-file recovery before migrating.
Frequently asked questions.
What to know before choosing Shade.
What is Shade used for?
Shared media library, AI search and review for creative teams.
How much does Shade cost?
Trial advertised; confirm duration and terms. Growth: $29.75/seat/month equivalent with annual billing, $35 shown as the reference price. 500 GB active storage per seat, up to 15 seats. Enterprise by quote. Confirm extra storage and taxes. Price verified on 2026-09-27.
Is Shade suitable for beginners?
Shade suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.
Is Shade worth the price?
Test large files, permissions and original-file recovery before migrating.
What are the best alternatives to Shade?
The main alternatives to Shade are: Frame.io, Dropbox, Eagle. Free alternatives: Eagle.