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DetailPlainly logo PlainlyCourseSmith logo CourseSmith
What it doesAutomate video creation with After Effects templates Turn any source into narrated courses, shorts and product videos with rendered code, math and diagrams
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2020 Not given
Based inGB US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStarter: $48/month (yearly) or $69/month (monthly) for 50 min/month; Explorer: $94/month (yearly) or $134/month (monthly) for 100 min/month; Team: $182/month (yearly) or $259/month (monthly) for 200 min/month; Pro: $455/month (yearly) or $649/month (monthly) for 600 min/month; Unlimited: from $1,350 Free plan with 1 MotionCraft video up to 1 minute; Try pass $4.99 one-time for 7 days; Creator $29/month for 30 minutes; Pro $59/month for 60 minutes; Studio $129/month for 130 minutes; Enterprise from $399/month for 400+ minutes. Minute packs: 10 minutes for $15, 30 for $39, 100 for $119.
Key features
  • Native After Effects integration and rendering infrastructure
  • Cloud-based rendering with unlimited scalability
  • Dynamic content changes including text, images, audio, videos, and colors
  • Layer scripting for conditional rendering and dynamic changes
  • After Effects plugin for direct template upload
  • Video preview before rendering
  • 23 specialized formats including lectures, shorts and product videos
  • Support for 38 languages with native voices including Indian languages
  • Bring source from repos, documents, links, YouTube and recordings
  • AI storyboard that directs scenes granularly
  • Cutaway screen capture converts recordings into narrated walkthroughs
  • Full timeline editor edit by editing text or visually
  • Voice cloning on Pro plan and above
  • Quiz, flashcard and SCORM support for learning management
  • 4K export available on Pro and above
What makes it different
  • Built on Adobe After Effects infrastructure for compatibility with professional video templates
  • Generate unlimited videos with no rendering limits on higher plans
  • Rapid bulk video production capability demonstrated by clients creating hundreds of videos in days
  • Flexible API and integration options for custom workflows and embedded video creation
  • ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant for enterprise-grade security
  • Removes time barrier compared to traditional video editing tools like Camtasia
  • Code and math rendered from actual source not manual creation
  • Purpose-built formats for specific subjects not generic templates
  • Creator retains authorship with AI handling production automation
  • Converts technical content into multiple formats from single source
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)63 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)140
Citation Flow (Majestic)380
Referring domains (Majestic)5860

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