Plainly AI

Create data-driven videos on autopilotUpload your After Effects templates, connect your data source, and let Plainly automatically render & distribute your video variations.Try 14 days freeGet a demo Automating video creation for clients like these:Simplifying After Effects video automationAutomated video versioningVideo localizationSports videosNews videosDigital signageBroadcast contentDynamic video adsPersonalized videosVideo editing APIAutomated video versioningKeep your creative team sane - eliminate manual work and automatically create as many video variations as you need.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Video localizationBatch localize your videos, adapting text, assets, and audio to suit different languages and cultures.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Sports videosCapture the excitement, and create videos for match lineups, game updates, recaps, and exciting moments as they happen!See more Your browser does not support the video tag. News videosAutomate video creation using structured data such as RSS feeds, article metadata, and more.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Digital signageAutomate your digital signage video creation to deliver up-to-date, relevant content across multiple displays at all times.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Broadcast contentDynamically create lower thirds and other on-screen graphics for your broadcast content in no time.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Dynamic video adsAutomatically swap out elements of your ads and create thousands of variations for TV or social media.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Personalized videosEngage with your customers with videos personalized specifically for them.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. Video editing APIIntegrate Plainly into your app, or create custom video automation workflows with a powerful rest API.See more Your browser does not support the video tag. We automate video for these industriesIn-house creative teamsAgenciesSoftware companiesThe ease of video creation with Plainly was astounding; we were able to produce hundreds of videos within just three days, all thanks to their user-friendly platform and the exceptional support of their team.Linda SallaiGrowth and Product lead, Broker ChooserIncrease your team’s output by eliminating repetitive tasksLocalize your videos and reach multiple markets easily.Create data-driven video workflows and scale your video production like never before.Create engaging video content based on structured data your company has.See moreWe use Plainly for crucial tasks to automate creative production for our clients, and whilst they have a great product we’re even more happy about their support.Kasimir HellmanCEO, PlugScale your video production and offer clients more for lessAutomate video content versioning and keep your team focused on the creative tasks.Batch render video variations on a secure cloud environment.Create additional revenue streams by building video creation products on top of Plainly.See moreIntegrating Plainly into our web app was a simple process from day one. The service has allowed us to easily render After Effects templates and provide customized video content.David ChamberlainCo-founder, ViddyozeSave development time, integrate Plainly's API, and offer video automation to your users.Add automated video creation feature to your product faster than ever.Offer seamless compatibility with Adobe After Effects to match your users' existing workflow.Leverage a secure, cloud-based infrastructure to reduce maintenance headaches on your end.See moreAutomate video creation from a templateCreate your templateCreate your template in After Effects and upload it to Plainly.Native After Effects infrastructureCreate high-quality custom templates with no disruptions to your creative workflow.Complete creative controlMake no creative compromises and use all of After Effects' features without worrying about compatibility.Web applicationManage your projects and team members seamlessly in one place.See moreMark dynamic elementsMark elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio that will change in each video based on your data. Automated setupPlainly scans your project and automatically detects parameters in the video.Layer scriptingDynamically move the video layers in time or pin the duration of the output to a specific video element.Layer managementControl layer properties effortlessly during rendering execution.See moreConnect your data and render videosLink your data using CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations. Plainly renders your video variants in the cloud and distributes them automatically.Custom output formatsDifferent platforms have different requirements, export any kind of video format with custom encoding.Cloud-based renderingRender your videos securely, without compromising performance or quality.Unlimited scalabilityOur robust rendering infrastructure renders multiple videos at the same time—no need to worry about volume.See moreDesigned to help you scaleIntegrate with your toolsConnect your favourite tools with one-click integration to transform your data into custom videos, and automatically upload and distribute your content to different platforms effortlessly.See moreEnterprise-grade securityPlainly is an ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant company, so you can rest assured that your data is protected by the industry leading security standards.See moreYour success is our missionOur team has completed hundreds of video automation projects, and we’re ready to use that expertise to help with your next project.Ongoing support for all your projects.Lightning-fast email support.Help with API or integration setup.Custom template creation services.Training sessions & online meetings on higher plans.Contact usSome of our happy clientsRead All Success StoriesHow WPP Production uses Plainly Videos to automate After Effects at scaleHow UNICEF Australia thanked 20,000 donors with personalized videosHow Leads.io optimized their After Effects video versioning flowFrequently asked questionsWhat is video automation software?Video automation is the use of software and AI to automatically create and edit videos based on templates. It replaces manual tasks like inserting text, images, or data, making it easier to generate many videos at once. This approach is often used for marketing, personalized content, social media, product videos and anywhere speed and scale matter. It helps businesses save time, reduce repetitive work, and produce consistent content faster.What are the benefits of video automation?Faster production and time savings - Video automation removes repetitive tasks like editing, versioning, and rendering. This helps teams produce videos quickly, meet tight deadlines, and stay responsive to market changes.‍‍Scalability across channels and audiences - Automation makes it possible to create hundreds or thousands of videos from a single template. Whether for different products, languages, or audiences, it ensures consistent output at scale.‍‍Lower production costs - By reducing manual work, automation cuts production expenses. Teams can produce more videos without needing large in-house teams or external agencies.‍‍More time for creative work - Automated tools handle the repetitive parts, so creators can focus on storytelling, visuals, and strategy, where human input matters most.‍‍Easy integration with data sources - Video automation tools connect with spreadsheets, CRMs, APIs, and e-commerce platforms. This allows dynamic content like names, prices, or locations to update automatically.‍‍Better-performing campaigns - Personalized and relevant videos tend to perform better. Automation supports campaign testing, localized messaging, and fast turnaround, leading to higher engagement.Who should use video automation?Video automation is useful for anyone who creates videos at scale or on a regular basis. It’s especially valuable for marketers, educators, businesses of all sizes, and teams that work with repetitive or structured content. Instead of manually editing each video, users can set up a template and automatically generate dozens or thousands of videos with minimal effort.What types of videos can be automated?Many types of videos can be automated, especially those that follow a repeatable structure. These include product videos, personalized sales or onboarding messages, real estate listings, social media variations, recruitment videos, localized content, and even performance reports. As long as you have a template and structured data (like names, prices, or locations), automation tools like Plainly can generate as many versions as needed without manual editing. It works directly with After Effects templates, making it easy to plug in data and create thousands of dynamic videos at scale.Is an automated video editing tool the same as a video automation tool?An automated video editing tool is not quite the same as a video automation tool, although some people use these terms interchangeably. Check out our resource on automated video editing to learn more.Is Plainly compatible with After Effects?Yes, Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects and is built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects. You create video templates in After Effects, then upload them to Plainly for easy video versioning and personalization. We also have an After Effects plugin that can upload your template directly to Plainly.Is there a limit to the number of videos I can create?No, there’s no limit to the number of videos you can create. However, your plan includes a set number of rendering minutes, which determines how much video content you can render.How does Plainly handle video rendering?Plainly uses a cloud-based After Effects infrastructure to render your videos. Depending on your plan, multiple videos can be rendered simultaneously for faster processing.What others say about usPlainly has been an incredible partner in helping us develop new business models in the field of video. Plainly is quickly shaping the future of video and we are looking forward to continuing to work with them!Mark LuxenhoferTeam Lead AI Video, BurdaForwardCompared to my old in-house rendering setup, it’s like night and day. It scales effortlessly, performs consistently, and has been rock-solid reliable. Integration with third-party services was quick and straightforward, and getting started was super easy.Tony SajdakCTO, Perfect FoolsWorking with Plainly was a seamless experience, especially given our very tough timeline. Their team was incredibly helpful with technical support, always quick to respond and provide solutions. We highly recommend Plainly for any large-scale video personalization project.Joey ChallierCEO, Jungle.GuideCreate data driven videos at scale in a few clicks.Try 14 days freeGet a demoBy clicking "Accept", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.PreferencesRejectAcceptManage Consent Preferences by CategoryEssentialsAlways activeNecessary for the site to function. Always On.MarketingUsed for targeted advertising.PersonalizationRemembers your preferences and provides enhanced features.AnalyticsMeasures usage and improves your experience.Accept AllThank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. --- Flexible, transparent pricingNo strings attached - start your 14-day free trial and see Plainly in action.Yearly (up to 30% off)MonthlyBest valueStarterExplorerTeamProUnlimitedEnterprise$48/monthBilled yearly - $579$94/monthBilled yearly - $1,129$182/monthBilled yearly - $2,179$455/monthBilled yearly - $5,459Starts from $1,350/monthBilled yearly - $16,200CustomTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeGet a demoGet a demoMinutes per month50 min100 min200 min600 minUnlimitedCustomProject storage space1 GB2 GB5 GB15 GBUnlimitedUnlimitedConcurrent rendersUp to 2Up to 4Up to 8Up to 16Starts from 2CustomHigh rendering priority--Video retention24h48h72h7 days7 daysCustomMax output resolutionUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4k4k +Output formatsCustomCustomCustomCustomCustomCustomLayer scriptingThumbnails exportNative integrations20+20+20+20+20+CustomAPI accessUnlimited team members--Dedicated render nodes----Custom SLA-----Custom terms-----Security assessments-----Premium support-----Training sessions-----Payment by invoice-----Best valueStarterExplorerTeamProUnlimitedEnterprise$69/month$134/month$259/month$649/monthStarts from $1,500/monthCustomTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeTry 14 days freeGet a demoGet a demoMinutes per month50 min100 min200 min600 minUnlimitedCustomProject storage space1 GB2 GB5 GB15 GBUnlimitedUnlimitedConcurrent rendersUp to 2Up to 4Up to 8Up to 16Starts from 2CustomHigh rendering priority--Video retention24h48h72h7 days7 daysCustomMax output resolutionUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4kUp to 4k4k +Output formatsCustomCustomCustomCustomCustomCustomLayer scriptingThumbnails exportNative integrations20+20+20+20+20+CustomAPI accessUnlimited team members--Dedicated render nodes----Custom SLA-----Custom terms-----Security assessments-----Premium support-----Training sessions-----Payment by invoice-----They grow their businesses with PlainlyThe ease of video creation with Plainly was remarkable; we were able to produce hundreds of videos in just three days.Linda SallaiSquad Leader @ BrokerChooserWe literally had team members saying "It's like magic". Plainly team was amazing helping us bring everything to production.Filip RastovicLead Technical Artist, EterlastWith the help of their incredible team, we were able to seamlessly integrate Plainly’s technology within our own technological framework.Mark LuxenhoferTeam Lead AI Video, BurdaForwardFAQs about pricingIs Plainly compatible with After Effects?Yes, Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects and is built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects. You create video templates in After Effects, then upload them to Plainly for easy video versioning and personalization. We also have an After Effects plugin that connects After Effects directly with Plainly.Do I need to know After Effects to use Plainly?Technically, no. You don’t need to be an expert in After Effects to use Plainly. However, you or someone on your team will need to create the video template in After Effects first. Once the template is ready, you can upload it to Plainly and easily generate variations from there.How are you counting video minutes?Each second you export will be counted towards your monthly limit. We’re not rounding to a minute, and we’re not looking at rendering time, only the duration of your exported videos.What's video retention and cloud storage space?Video retention refers to the period your rendered videos are stored on our servers before they are automatically deleted. Cloud storage space is the amount of online storage allocated to your account for your projects. If you reach your storage limit, you may need to delete older projects or upgrade your plan.What's premium support?With any paid plan you will receive email support which is lightning-fast. With higher plans, you will be able to access training sessions from our team and support through Slack or online meetings.Can you create custom templates for me?Yes, we can. Our creative team can help you with your custom templates.Can you create integrations for me?Plainly already has over 12 native integrations to many of the most popular tools. On top, you can create custom integrations using our API. However, if you need a custom workflow or a new integration, our technical team will be happy to assist.What does layer scripting do?Layer scripting allows you to go beyond just changing values of the dynamic layers and set up conditional rendering, time based rules or change properties of layers such as font, duration, start time and more. Read more about scripting in Plainly here.How does the Unlimited plan work?The Unlimited plan provides unlimited video rendering minutes per month and unlimited cloud storage. However, at the base Unlimited plan, you can only render 2 videos at the same time. If you need more concurrent renders, you can easily upgrade your plan to accommodate additional rendering capacity.Do I pay extra for each team member?No, you can invite as many team members as you want, and you won’t be charged anything extra.What are dedicated rendering nodes?This is a dedicated rendering node that’s not shared with any other user. You will still use our shared rendering infrastructure, but your renders will be processed first on your dedicated node.Still have a question?Contact our support team! We’ll be happy to help you.Start automating video creation now.Try 14 days freeGet a demo By clicking "Accept", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.PreferencesRejectAcceptManage Consent Preferences by CategoryEssentialsAlways activeNecessary for the site to function. Always On.MarketingUsed for targeted advertising.PersonalizationRemembers your preferences and provides enhanced features.AnalyticsMeasures usage and improves your experience.Accept AllThank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. --- About PlainlyIn 2020, the idea of automating video creation brought Ivan, Daniel and Nebojsa together. After working on side projects and trying to create promo videos for them we realized how hard video creation actually is. Nebojsa was also working as a freelance motion designer so he had first hand experience in video creation and the lengthy process of the creation.What didn’t make sense to us is that a lot of video content doesn’t have to be 100% unique. In most cases you’re not creating the next Superbowl ad. It’s probably enough to use a template, change a few elements and create a semi-unique video. This is especially true when you need a lot of videos, or you need them on a continuous basis. Creating them from scratch just didn’t make sense. We thought, there must be a better way and that’s when Plainly started.We were all in our separate ways, working as employees or freelancing and we didn't want just to quit our jobs though to chase this idea. We needed validation that people actually want templated videos that are personalized to them and created automatically.We resorted to Indie Hackers, an online forum filled with internet entrepreneurs. We offered a free promotional video based on a template for anyone who posted a link to their product in the comments below. It was advertised as automated, but in reality we were doing it manually in the background. We expected a few replies. Sounds small, but it would give us at least something to work with.Turns out, a lot of people wanted videos. Our post shot up to the top quickly, with over 150+ enterpreneurs asking for a video in just one day. Upside - we validated the need. People didn’t care that it was a templated video, they just wanted a cool video for their product. The downside? Well…we had to make all of these manually.We worked with that small sample of people and iterated the product. We realized that our initial idea for the product also involved a lot of manual work. The user needed to manually enter the data that's going to be added in the video, and if you need large amounts of videos this was still a lot of manual work. We needed more automation.We decided to build out an API and also allow template creation in Adobe After Effects. This allowed our users to automatically create videos based on After Effects templates. Nebojsa had a lot of experience in After Effects as a motion designer, and we knew the power of it. After all it was an industry standard tool that video creators used.Things started working slowly. Users liked that they can upload their own projects, even their old ones, and more and more use cases started to appear.In early 2022 we got funded by the Serbian Innovation Fund which allowed us to focus full time on Plainly and expand our team. In late 2022 we became a part of TinySeed, a US based bootstrap accelerator, that will allow us to get Plainly to the next stage.Plainly today is much more than a simple video creator that offered a free promotional video to people on IndieHackers. We evolved both as a company, and as a product. Plainly today is a robust video automation platform that helps companies from various industries such as media, real estate, eCom, creative and similar to automate video creation. Video as a medium is more popular than ever, businesses need more and more of it but they also realize how hard is to actually create it. That’s where Plainly jumps in.InvestorsThe TeamOur team was mentioned on some of the top tech blogs such asIvan SenicCo-founderDaniel EleroCo-founderNebojsa SavicicCo-founderIvan VandotSystem EngineerIvan StankovCreative DirectorVladimir AleksicFull Stack DeveloperRelja DenicGrowth SpecialistStart automating video creation now.Try 14 days freeGet a demo By clicking "Accept", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.PreferencesRejectAcceptManage Consent Preferences by CategoryEssentialsAlways activeNecessary for the site to function. Always On.MarketingUsed for targeted advertising.PersonalizationRemembers your preferences and provides enhanced features.AnalyticsMeasures usage and improves your experience.Accept AllThank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. --- Data-driven video creation made simpleTurn raw data into engaging videos with minimal effort. Plainly makes video automation simple, fast, and scalable.Try 14 days freeGet a demoAutomating video creation for clients like these:All the features you need in one placeAfter Effects nativeCreate templates made in tools you already know and love.Cloud-based renderingRender your videos securely in the cloud.Unlimited scalabilityUtilize Plainly's robust infrastructure and render as many videos as you need.Any data sourceRender videos using CSV, native integrations, or API.Much more than textChange text, images, audio, videos, colours, and more in your video.Automate distributionSend rendered videos to your favorite tools automatically.Custom output formatsExport any kind of video format with custom encoding.Layer scriptingRender videos with dynamic length, move layers in time and more.Export thumbnailsCreate and export thumbnails automatically.Add captionsAutomatically add captions to your rendered videos.Web applicationControl every aspect of your workflow through an intuitive Web App.Team managementInvite team members and collaborate effortlessly.An Adobe Video Technology PartnerA solution that works the way you doAfter Effects pluginSet up direct communication between your After Effects and Plainly. Easily collect files, upload projects directly, and make the setup even faster.Download for freeNative integrationsPowerful one-click integrations let you automate the rendering and distribution of your custom videos with zero hassle.View all integrationsVideo editing APIOur flexible Video editing API lets you build workflows tailored to your business needs. Integrate Plainly into your app, pull data from multiple sources, automate video creation, distribute content directly to customers, and more!Read API DocumentationPlainly Videos MCPYour agents can trigger video rendering on demand, turning your templates and data into finished videos instantly.View all capabilitiesWhat others say about usThe ease of video creation with Plainly was astounding; we were able to produce hundreds of videos within just three days, all thanks to their user-friendly platform and the exceptional support of their team. This venture unveiled the promising potential of YouTube, boosting our traffic by an additional 17%.Linda SallaiSquad Leader, BrokerChooserWe decided on Plainly because we can quickly import an After Effects project, and the integration with their API was easy. It would take us ages to build a video creating feature in UltraViolet, so integrating with Plainly was a no-brainer and it paid off so far.Aabid ShamjiLeading AI/ML, UltravioletWe've used Plainly to automate the production of a large NFT collection. We literally had team members saying "It's like magic". To anyone who wants to automate video production, we recommend Plainly over any other alternative on the market!Filip RastovicLead Technical Artist, EterlastFrequently asked questionsDo I need to know After Effects to use Plainly? Technically, no. You don’t need to be an expert in After Effects to use Plainly. However, you or someone on your team will need to create the video template in After Effects first. Once the template is ready, you can upload it to Plainly and easily generate variations from there.Can I create one-off videos, or is Plainly just for videos in bulk?Yes, you can create single videos or generate them in bulk automatically.Can I preview my videos before rendering?You can generate preview versions of your videos. This lets you confirm that your data inputs and design look correct before processing the final version.Does Plainly work with automation tools like Zapier or Make?Yes, Plainly integrates directly with Zapier. For Make and other platforms, while there isn't a direct integration, you can use webhooks to connect and automate your workflows.What can I automate using Plainly’s API?You can automate the entire video creation process. This includes data input, video generation, rendering, and file delivery via the API.What pricing plans are available?We have multiple pricing options. Plans range from small-scale usage to high-volume automation, with custom solutions available. Check out our pricing here.What kind of support do you offer?With any paid plan you will receive email support which is lightning-fast. With higher plans, you will be able to access training sessions from our team and support through Slack or online meetings.Do you offer enterprise solutions?Yes, we provide custom enterprise solutions.Start automating video creation now.Try 14 days freeGet a demo By clicking "Accept", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.PreferencesRejectAcceptManage Consent Preferences by CategoryEssentialsAlways activeNecessary for the site to function. 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