Plainly
Automate Video Creation.
Overview
Plainly is an API-first video automation platform designed for developers and businesses that need to generate large quantities of personalized videos programmatically. Users create a template in Adobe After Effects and then use Plainly's API to dynamically change elements like text, images, videos, and audio for each render. It's a powerful tool for automating video creation for e-commerce, personalized marketing, social media, and more.
✨ Key Features
- API-First Video Automation
- Adobe After Effects Integration
- Dynamic Content (Text, Images, Videos, Audio)
- Cloud-Based Rendering
- No-Code Automation (Integromat/Make, Zapier)
- Webhooks for Render Status
- Template Management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Leverages the power and flexibility of Adobe After Effects for templates.
- Simple, developer-friendly API.
- Transparent, usage-based pricing.
Unique Value: Plainly allows you to turn any Adobe After Effects project into a dynamic video template that can be automated via API, giving you unlimited creative freedom for personalized video campaigns.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Generating personalized video ads for large product catalogs.
- Automating the creation of daily news summary videos.
- Creating personalized end-of-year summary videos for users.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users with no technical or video editing (After Effects) knowledge.
- Quick 1-to-1 sales videos.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike platforms with built-in template editors, Plainly offers the full creative power of After Effects, which is a major advantage for creative teams. It is more developer-focused than platforms like Idomoo.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 50 video exports, watermarked.
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