plainly-ai

plainly-ai

Plainly automates data-driven video creation by rendering After Effects templates in the cloud — letting teams upload AE templates, connect structured data (CSV, API, integrations) and produce, localize, and distribute large volumes of video variations automatically.

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Freemium API Enterprise 75/100
#75 in Video (75 tools)
Added 1 year ago
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Best for: Creative & Design

What it does

Video software for decision-makers comparing workflow fit and alternatives.

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Freemium from 14 days free

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plainly-ai

Plainly is a cloud-based platform for automating video creation from Adobe After Effects templates. Users create templates in After Effects (or use the After Effects plugin), upload them to Plainly, mark dynamic elements, connect structured data sources (CSV, API, or native integrations), and Plainly automatically renders, localizes, and distributes video variations. The product targets in-house creative teams, agencies, publishers, and tech companies and includes a web application, a REST API for integrations, and a cloud-based After Effects rendering infrastructure with enterprise-grade security.

Video automation software to create data-driven videos from After Effects templates.

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Key Features

After Effects-native infrastructure

Built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects so templates created in After Effects render natively without sacrificing features or compatibility.

Automated template scanning & setup

Plainly scans uploaded projects, automatically detects parameters and marks dynamic elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio.

Layer scripting & management

Supports layer scripting to dynamically move layers in time, pin durations to specific elements, and control layer properties during rendering execution.

Multiple data input methods

Connect data via CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations to drive dynamic video content from structured data sources.

Cloud-based rendering & scalability

Secure cloud rendering infrastructure that can render multiple videos simultaneously and scale to large volumes; plans include rendering minutes.

Custom output formats & encoding

Export any kind of video format with custom encoding to meet platform-specific requirements.

Video editing REST API

A REST API to integrate Plainly into apps and create custom automation workflows (API documentation referenced on site).

Localization & personalization

Batch localize videos by adapting text, assets, and audio for different languages/cultures and create personalized video variations at scale.

Integrations & distribution

One-click integrations to connect favorite tools, automatically upload and distribute generated videos across platforms.

Security & compliance

Enterprise-grade security with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

14 days free

Free trial

14 days free
  • Trial access to the platform
  • Create and test automated video workflows

Use Cases

Automated video versioning

Eliminate manual work by automatically creating many variations of a single creative for different platforms, languages, or audiences.

Video localization

Batch adapt text, assets, and audio to local languages and cultural contexts for multi-market distribution.

Sports & news videos

Generate match lineups, game updates, recaps, or news summaries automatically from structured feeds like RSS or game metadata.

Digital signage & broadcast graphics

Automatically create up-to-date digital signage content and dynamic on-screen graphics such as lower thirds.

Dynamic video ads & personalization

Produce thousands of ad variations by swapping ad elements to tailor creatives to different audiences or test campaigns at scale.

Embedding video automation in products

Software companies can integrate Plainly’s API to offer automated video creation features to their users and reduce development time.

Integrations

Adobe After Effects

Native compatibility and an After Effects plugin to upload templates directly and preserve AE features.

CSV / structured data sources

Connect spreadsheets or CSV files to feed dynamic content into templates.

Plainly REST API

API integration to drive video creation programmatically and integrate into apps or pipelines.

One-click integrations

Connect favourite tools and automatically upload or distribute generated content to different platforms (one-click integrations referenced).

Benefits

Faster production and time savings by automating repetitive editing, versioning, and rendering tasks.
Scalability to produce hundreds or thousands of videos from a single template across channels and audiences.
Lower production costs by reducing the need for large teams or external agencies for repetitive tasks.
Allows creative teams to focus on storytelling and design while automation handles repetitive work.
Easy integration with data sources (spreadsheets, CRMs, APIs) to drive dynamic content.
Improved campaign performance through personalized and localized video variations.

Limitations

Plans include a set number of rendering minutes which limit how much video content can be rendered; usage beyond included minutes may require a higher plan.
Requires templates created in Adobe After Effects (or use of the After Effects plugin) — workflows must be built around AE-compatible projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is video automation software?
Video automation is the use of software and AI to automatically create and edit videos based on templates, replacing manual tasks like inserting text, images, or data and enabling large-scale generation of videos.
What are the benefits of video automation?
Benefits include faster production and time savings, scalability across channels and audiences, lower production costs, more time for creative work, easy integration with data sources, and better-performing campaigns.
Who should use video automation?
Anyone who creates videos at scale or regularly — especially marketers, educators, businesses of all sizes, and teams that work with repetitive or structured content.
What types of videos can be automated?
Repeatable-structure videos such as product videos, personalized messages, real estate listings, social media variations, recruitment videos, localized content, and performance reports — essentially any template-driven video fed by structured data.
Is Plainly compatible with After Effects?
Yes. Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects, built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects, and offers an After Effects plugin to upload templates directly.
Is there a limit to the number of videos I can create?
There is no limit to the number of videos you can create, but plans include a set number of rendering minutes which determine how much video content you can render.
How does Plainly handle video rendering?
Plainly uses a cloud-based After Effects infrastructure to render videos; multiple videos can be rendered simultaneously depending on your plan.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Create a template in Adobe After Effects (use Plainly's After Effects plugin if desired).
  2. 2 Upload the After Effects template to Plainly and let Plainly scan the project to detect dynamic parameters.
  3. 3 Mark dynamic elements (text, images, video, animations, audio) and configure layer scripting or timing if needed.
  4. 4 Connect your data source via CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations.
  5. 5 Render and distribute video variations using the cloud rendering infrastructure.

Support

Email

Lightning-fast email support for customers (site references 'Lightning-fast email support').

Documentation

API documentation and a Help Center are referenced on the site for integration and setup guidance.

Consulting & training

Help with API/integration setup, custom template creation services, and training sessions or online meetings on higher plans; demos available.

API

Available: Yes

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