Shakr alternative
Create video variations with advanced workflows using time-based trimming rules, generate thumbnails from your videos, and export in any desired output format - all with enterprise-grade security. Design your template in After Effects, link it to any data source (API, database, spreadsheet…) and videos will be created & delivered to you automatically.
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A comparison table
Feature
Plainly
Shakr
Time-based trimming rules
Template duration limit
Unlimited
60 seconds
Custom video output formats
API
Webhook support
Native integrations
Cloud rendering
Thumbnail export
Pricing
Starts at $59/month
Starts at $200/month
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Shakr vs Plainly: Which is right for you?
You and your team don’t use After Effects and need a simple video creator tool.
You and your team are After Effects users who want to use all functionalities without any workflow disruptions.
You and your team need basic video variations.
You need time-based rules that will shift layers in time and adjust the final output based on the input assets.
You need pre-designed templates that you can edit quickly and create videos.
You need a powerful API to create custom workflows or white-label your video creation automation.
An honest comparison of Plainly as a Shakr alternative.
Shakr vs Plainly pricing
After being acquired by Shuttlerock recently, Shakr removed its pricing from the website. As per the latest info, Shakr’s pricing starts at $200 per month, but that’s only for their Video Creator, which doesn’t include dynamic video variations.
Pricing quickly becomes confusing with different plans. It jumps from $200 to $2000, then to $5000 per month, which can be challenging if you're looking for a more flexible option in between.
With Plainly, we’ve made our pricing as simple as possible. We charge based on usage, and our plans scale with your usage, with no add-ons, hidden fees or seat-based pricing.
Advanced vs Basic customization
Shakr enables marketers with basic video editing skills to create simple video variations.
It lacks advanced customization such as time-based trimming rules, automatic thumbnail generation, and custom video output formats.
With Plainly, an alternative to Shakr we solved these problems. Generate thumbnails, move layers in time with our scripting, export in any desired output format, and easily handle video versioning.
Using any data source
To use a source other than Google Sheets in Shakr, you need to purchase an additional add-on. However, the pricing for this add-on isn’t listed, and you’ll need to schedule a call with them to get the details.
Plainly gives you access to the API and native integrations at no additional cost. You can create your own custom integrations and use any data source, such as other APIs, databases, or spreadsheets.
This flexibility will allow you to build the exact workflow you need, and maximize efficiency.
Distributing videos
Shakr provides an API and integrations with Google Ads, Facebook, and TikTok, depending on your plan or add-ons. While they offer integrations with some social media platforms, which is beneficial for ad creation, they do not provide storage integrations.
This means you need to download your videos and manually upload them to your storage. On the other hand, Plainly offers native integrations and an API without any additional paywalls or hidden fees.
You can upload videos directly to your cloud storage or, even better, publish them directly to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Slack, and more—with just a few clicks.
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Shakr alternative - that's Plainly
Switching from Shakr to Plainly can be scary, that’s why we are giving you a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with our platform, simply let us know, and we'll refund your purchase.
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