CineSend alternative
Comparing CineSend and LightVAULT.
CineSend does a lot: screeners, DRM, OTT and file transfer. If what you need is a safe place for your library and a reliable way to send it to buyers, you may not need to pay for the rest.
| CineSend | LightVAULT | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Teams managing video: file transfer, secure screeners and OTT | Sales agents and distributors storing and sending their library |
| Published starting price | $797/month (Files, Teams plan): 6 TB, 5 users | Simple monthly cost per TB stored. Get an instant quote |
| Users | 5 users (Teams plan) | No limit on users. A monthly active user allowance, scaled to the data you store: only people who send files, or receive more than two files, that month count. How it works » |
| Transfer charges | Sending Aspera links: $0.50/GB on the Teams plan | None |
| Transfer technology | Aspera and HTTP | Signiant Media Shuttle |
| Secure screeners with DRM | Yes | No. We store and send files only |
| OTT / streaming platform | Yes | No |
CineSend figures are from cinesend.com/pricing, checked October 2026, in the currency shown there. Check their site for current pricing.
What transfer fees add up to
A 500 GB title package, sent once.
At $0.50/GB, sending a 500 GB package with an Aspera link on CineSend's Teams plan adds $250. Send it to four buyers and that's $1,000. With LightVAULT, sending costs nothing extra.
When CineSend fits better
If you need screeners.
LightVAULT doesn't do screeners, DRM or streaming. If those are central to your business, CineSend is built for them. If you store and send, LightVAULT keeps it simple.
Every title in one place
Masters, M&E, stems, trailers and art in one library, open 24/7. Deliverables »
Your own branded portal
Built on Signiant Media Shuttle. Media Shuttle »
Easy to move in
We'll help bring titles over from hard drives, LTO tapes or post facilities. Moving in »
See what your library would cost.
CineSend is a trademark of its owner. LightVAULT is not affiliated with CineSend. Signiant and Media Shuttle are trademarks of Signiant Inc. LightVAULT is an independent service and is not affiliated with Signiant.