Stop Uploading Terabytes
to the Cloud
Collaborate on massive video files instantly without uploads — transfer footage 2–4× faster — using your own computers and storage.
No credit card required • Works on your computers and existing storage
Trusted by leaders in media production
Built for Video Production Teams
Perfect for
- Post-production studios
- Video agencies
- Documentary teams
- Media companies
- Teams working with terabytes of video footage
Who struggle with
- Uploading terabytes to the cloud
- Slow downloads for editors
- Slow review loops with clients
- Expensive cloud storage
- Chaotic review workflows
Hivebot solves all of it in one platform.
Why Hivebot Is Better Than Cloud Solutions
| Feature | Cloud-based Tools | Hivebot |
|---|---|---|
| Share massive media files | Upload+Download required | Stream instantly |
| Transfer speed | Upload + Download speed | Direct P2P transfer (No uploads) |
| Storage costs | Expensive (Paid tiers) | Uses your storage |
| Privacy | Third-party servers | Uses your hardware |
| Client review / timestamped comments | Separate tools | Built-in |
| AI Modules | Separate tools | Optional modules: Speech Transcription, Video Search, Video Analysis |
| Internet connection | Required | Optional |
Time Savings Calculator
Estimate how much time Hivebot saves compared to cloud workflows
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Cloud Workflow
Upload → Wait → Download → Review → Repeat
Hivebot Workflow
Stream → Review → Repeat → Transfer final cut
The Hivebot Advantage
Slash video production times, simplify workflows, and reduce costs.
Never upload massive video files again
Hivebot transfers media directly between team computers using peer-to-peer technology.
Direct P2P Transfer
Files move directly between team member computers — no cloud middleman
Automatic Background Sync
Shared files appear on team members' computers automatically — no manual downloads
Transfer at LAN / Direct Connection Speeds
Skip the upload/download cycle entirely — transfer at LAN speed
Review videos instantly with clients
Stakeholders stream and comment on footage in their browser — no downloads required.
Browser-Based Streaming
Clients watch and review footage directly in their browser — no software needed
Timestamped Comments
Team members and clients leave precise, time-stamped feedback on any frame
Full Project Visibility
Project managers see the status of every file and every review in real time
Move projects through production automatically
Tag files like "Ready for Review" or "Final Cut" and Hivebot routes them to the next stage.
Zero Cloud Storage Costs
Use your own hardware — eliminate cloud subscriptions entirely
Tag-Based Routing
Files automatically move to the right person at the right production stage
Self-Hosted Security
All content stays on your hardware with full privacy and control
How Hivebot Works
Install Hivebot
Install Hivebot on your Mac/Win computer and connect to your local NAS, RAID, and USB drives in minutes.
Invite your team
Invite remote editors, producers, and reviewers. They can connect to your Mac/PC remotely using just a browser — no additional software needed.
Share instantly
Share media instantly with no uploads. Clients review videos in their browser. Projects move through your workflow automatically.
No credit card required • Works on your computers and existing storage
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“For any media professional or team looking to reclaim hours lost to slow transfers and complex, unsupportive systems, Hivebot is an indispensable solution. They deliver on their promise of instant, secure media collaboration and pair it with world-class support.”
— Ron Shapiro, SVP of Production, Pave Studios
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“We used Hivebot for our last project, and it completely eliminated our upload times, which is a big deal!”
— Patti Hobfoll, Head of Production, Trail Nine Media
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“My footage delivery workflow hadn’t changed since 2015. Hivebot finally gives me a way to offload camera cards directly to my system and make them instantly available to my editors overseas without uploading, it feels like magic and I believe it’s going to take off in a big way.”
— Mike Buffo, Producer / Director of Photography, House of 8 Media
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“The time-saving aspect of Hivebot is a monumental selling point for Pave Studios and my team. Our file transfers and remote collaboration speeds are now incredibly fast, and remote streaming works perfectly and quickly.”
— Ron Shapiro, SVP of Production, Pave Studios
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“We have loved working with Hivebot as it’s grown into a real competitor of cloud-based content delivery platforms. Check them out if you’re tired of spending all your time waiting for uploads!!”
— Patti Hobfoll, Head of Production, Trail Nine Media
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“Being able to access, tag, and share my media through a browser-based interface has been a game changer for managing multiple editors and projects at once. Hivebot has given me a powerful and cost-effective alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, or WeTransfer, and it’s become a core part of my workflow.”
— Mike Buffo, Producer / Director of Photography, House of 8 Media
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“Beyond sheer speed, efficiency tools like the Download Manager—which allows us to queue multiple files and leave downloads running overnight for files ready in the morning—have eliminated the time wasted on slow, unreliable cloud file sharing.”
— Ron Shapiro, SVP of Production, Pave Studios
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“Setting up a dedicated machine to host and serve my media through Hivebot has completely shifted how I operate my business. It feels like having a system running in the background at all times, allowing me to build automations and scale my project management in a way that simply wasn’t possible before.”
— Mike Buffo, Producer / Director of Photography, House of 8 Media
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“The team is highly responsive to our specific workflow needs. They quickly developed and rolled out new features and provided dedicated support by scheduling video calls just for troubleshooting. This level of hands-on support and adaptability truly sets them apart.”
— Ron Shapiro, SVP of Production, Pave Studios
Replace Your Cloud Stack
Typical video workflow tools:
That’s $500+/month for a 5-person team — before storage overages.
Hivebot replaces all of them — starting at $29.99/month.
Pricing Plan
Stop paying for storage. Use what you already own.
For Professionals & Freelancers
Pro Edition- 1 Server
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited users
- Remote Access
- Support: Chat/Email
For Companies
Business edition- Up to 10 Servers
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited users
- Remote Access
- Support: Chat/Email/Video
For Enterprises
Enterprise editionContact Sales
- Unlimited servers
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited users
- Remote Access
- Support: Chat/Email/Video
Common Questions
Install Hivebot on your Mac or Windows computer, point it at your existing storage (NAS, RAID, USB drives), and invite your team. Most teams are up and running in under 30 minutes. No special hardware or IT expertise required.
Remote team members connect through their web browser — no VPN, no additional software to install. They can stream video, leave timestamped comments, and download files directly from your storage, wherever they are.
Yes. Your files never leave your hardware. Hivebot runs on your own computers and storage — nothing is stored on third-party cloud servers. It can even run without an internet connection in air-gapped environments.
All browser sessions use strong encryption (HTTPS/TLS). Mobile devices add an additional layer of security with end-to-end encryption (AES + RSA).
Hivebot uses peer-to-peer technology, so local team members on the same network can continue working, transferring files, and reviewing content even without an internet connection. Remote access requires connectivity, but all local operations continue uninterrupted.
Cloud tools like Dropbox and Frame.io require you to upload your files to their servers, then download them on the other end. That means hours of waiting and ongoing storage costs. Hivebot transfers files directly between computers using P2P — no upload/download cycle, no cloud storage fees. Plus, video review, comments, and workflow automation are all built in.
The 14-day trial gives you full access to all Hivebot features — unlimited storage, unlimited users, remote access, video review, and AI modules. No credit card required. At the end of the trial, choose the plan that fits your team.
About Hivebot
Hivebot makes file sharing faster, less expensive, and more secure than traditional cloud-based solutions for media production companies.
Hivebot automatically discovers, organizes, and protects all your digital assets, and makes them instantly available from any authorized device, safely and privately.
Our patented virtual filesystem technology (US Patent 9,311,326) provides instant search, automated curation, seamless data replication, and secure access from any device (no VPN required).
We offer our product as both an on-premises and cloud-hosted solution.
Alterante Inc., the company behind Hivebot, is based in Menlo Park, California. We were founded in February 2013 in a small garage.
What Makes Hivebot Different
Peer-to-peer media transfer
Built-in video review
Self-hosted security
Unlimited storage
Tag-based production workflow
Stop uploading terabytes. Start working instantly.
No credit card required • Works on your computers and existing storage
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