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What it doesThe agentic animation studio where AI agents build and edit videos for you Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inIN DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree tier: unlimited local renders at 720p with watermark and no expiry. Lifetime licence: $299 one-time (tax included) unlocks 4K export, premium plugins, research mode, watermark-free exports, use on 2 devices, and one year of feature updates included. Extra device slots: $29 each one-time. Option 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
  • Unlimited local rendering with no credit system or per-render fees
  • Works with existing AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity and OpenClaw
  • Live preview as AI agent builds animation, timeline and narration
  • Built-in TTS voiceover generation integrated into the timeline
  • Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux with offline rendering
  • Research mode to help AI agents build accurate scripts based on product information
  • Projects stay editable as plain files so videos can be re-rendered when content changes
  • Templates with documented effects and sample projects for each video format
  • 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 rendering with no credits, meters or per-export fees on any plan
  • Works with AI agents you already use rather than being locked into one vendor
  • Projects stay fully editable as plain text files on disk, allowing re-renders without redoing the entire video
  • 100% local rendering means your footage is never uploaded to any server
  • 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)25 −1 (down) since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)65
Citation Flow (Majestic)3132
Referring domains (Majestic)96160

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