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# Plainly

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> Plainly is a video automation platform designed to convert raw data into videos with minimal manual effort. It supports industries such as in-house teams, agencies, tech companies, publishers, real estate firms, and photo studios that require efficient creation of multiple video versions.

The platform includes features for creating templates using Adobe After Effects, allowing users to work with familiar tools. It offers secure cloud-based rendering with scalability to accommodate high volumes of video production. Videos can be generated from data sources such as CSV files or through a video editing API. The system supports dynamic content editing, enabling updates to text, images, audio, videos, and colors. Additional features include automated distribution, custom output formats with specialized encoding, layer scripting for adjusting video lengths, automatic thumbnail creation, and caption generation.

Plainly provides a web application interface for managing workflows and includes team management tools for collaboration. An After Effects plugin facilitates direct communication between After Effects and the platform for streamlined setup. The Video Editing API allows businesses to create custom workflows, integrate with other applications, and distribute content.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Plainly

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$69.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Plainly offers a 14‑day free trial with full access to Pro‑level features, including batch rendering, API workflows, template uploading, scripting, and integrations. This allows users to fully test the platform before committing.

Usage‑Based Plans (Starter, Explorer, Team, Pro)
These plans are designed around monthly video rendering minutes and scale with your production needs. All plans include access to the API, layer scripting, custom output formats, thumbnail export, and native integrations.

Unlimited \& Enterprise Plans
The Unlimited plan removes restrictions on rendering minutes and storage, and includes high priority rendering and higher concurrency.

The Enterprise plan is tailored for organizations with a larger scope and includes dedicated rendering nodes, extended retention, SLA support, onboarding, training, and invoice-based payments.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more

## Features

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Custom Development
- Data Import/Export
- File Transfer
- Media Library
- Multi-Channel Distribution
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Multimedia Support
- Multiple Format Support
- Preview Functionality
- Single Sign On
- Social Media Integration
- Social Sharing
- Speed Adjustment
- Split/Merge
- Subtitles/Closed Captions
- Template Management

## Integrations (18 total)

- Airtable
- Amazon S3
- Dropbox Business
- Frame.io
- Google Drive
- Google Sheets
- HeyGen
- Jotform
- Jotform Sign
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft Outlook
- OneDrive
- Signagelive
- Slack
- Typeform

... and 3 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Video Making Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4708/video-making/software)

## Related Categories

- [Video Making Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4708/video-making/software)
- [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4729/video-editing/software)

## Alternatives

1. [HumanPal](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371143/humanpal) — 4.7/5 (3437 reviews)
2. [TalkingPhotos](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/523824/TalkingPhotos) — 4.8/5 (2065 reviews)
3. [CreateStudio](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/195112/createstudio) — 4.8/5 (578 reviews)
4. [Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/317476/movavi-video-editor-plus) — 4.8/5 (1134 reviews)
5. [AVS Video Editor](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/263739/avs-video-editor) — 4.5/5 (519 reviews)

## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

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| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/525571/Plainly> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/525571/Plainly> |

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