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What it doesThe first unlimited AI video clipper with no credits, no cloud uploads, and no per-minute billing Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNL DE
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingPro plan: $17.99/month or $169/year (approximately $14/month when billed annually). Currently free during open beta with no credit card required. Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
  • AI clip detection identifying high-engagement moments
  • Engagement scoring based on audio energy, speech clarity, and hook strength
  • Automatic silence and filler word removal
  • Word-by-word animated subtitles with AI emphasis detection
  • Format-aware export for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
  • 100% on-device processing with no cloud uploads
  • Watermark-free exports on all plans
  • Automatic reframing from landscape to vertical (9:16) with speaker tracking
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Offline processing without internet connection requirement
  • Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
  • Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
  • Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
  • Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
  • Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
  • GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
  • Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
  • Unlimited clipping with no per-minute charges, monthly caps, or cloud credits
  • Truly on-device processing means complete privacy and no cloud uploads
  • Single plan with everything included and no features held back
  • Dynamic subtitles with AI emphasis detection showing up to 40% longer watch time
  • Works completely offline after installation with no dependency on cloud services
  • Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
  • Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
  • RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
  • p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
  • No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)38 no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)165
Citation Flow (Majestic)3132
Referring domains (Majestic)52160

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