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Reelary vs SmoothCapture

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Reelary compared with SmoothCapture
DetailReelary logo ReelarySmoothCapture logo SmoothCapture
What it doesTalk to your footage. 3D app mockups and screen recording for Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: unlimited indexing and semantic search, exports capped at 720p with watermark, up to 60s. Reelary Pro: $79 USD one-time purchase, works on Mac and Windows, includes dialogue search, people recognition, places, team LAN sharing, full-resolution export (1080p/4K), FCPXML/EDL export, no watermark Basic $49 (1 Mac, 1 year of updates), Personal $79 (2 Macs, 1 year of updates), Lifetime $149 (3 Macs, all future updates), or Monthly $10/month (3 Macs, cancel anytime). Free to record and edit with no time limit; licence required to export.
Key features
  • Semantic search across every frame of footage by meaning
  • Script-driven timeline that assembles matching shots automatically
  • Export MP4 with burned-in captions and AI voice-over
  • Export FCPXML and EDL projects for Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve
  • Auto-reframe to 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1 aspect ratios
  • Dialogue search and transcription with Pro
  • People recognition and face grouping with Pro
  • GPS location mapping and city-based search with Pro
  • LAN team sharing to search from browser or mobile
  • MCP server and AI agent integration for Claude and Cursor
  • 3D device frames with real iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch models
  • Automatic zoom following mouse clicks and typing
  • Screen, window or area recording with system audio capture
  • Animated titles and motion graphics on separate tracks
  • Automatic transcription and word-by-word captions
  • Multi-track audio editing with separate system audio and microphone tracks
  • Export to MP4, ProRes with transparency or GIF up to 4K at 60fps
  • AI agent control through built-in MCP server for Claude Code and Cursor
What makes it different
  • Exports finished MP4 with AI voice-over in one app instead of requiring a separate NLE
  • Searches by meaning across every frame, not just filenames or manual tags
  • Works with AI agents like Claude and Cursor to automate rough-cut assembly
  • All features included in every plan with pay-once pricing, no subscription required
  • Records real iPhone and iPad devices over USB or wirelessly with clean status bar for App Store videos
  • System audio capture natively without BlackHole or virtual audio devices
  • AI agents can edit videos inside the open project with full undo support
  • Everything works offline on your Mac with no network requirements for recording and editing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check35 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1515
Citation Flow (Majestic)2433
Referring domains (Majestic)10157

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