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Anjin Media vs Smartshort
Anjin Media edits long-form footage into brief videos, while SmartShort creates brand-new short videos from text/audio.
Which to pick
Pick Anjin Media if you want…
- AI-driven long-form to short video composition
- AI-assisted long-form video editing
Pick Smartshort if you want…
- One-click AI short video generation
Side by side
- What it is
- Anjin Media:Anjin Media is an AI video editor that turns long-form footage into brief, finished edits from a written brief.
- Smartshort:SmartShort generates AI-powered short videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts from a script, audio or prompt.
- Best for
- Anjin Media:AI-driven long-form to short video composition
- Smartshort:One-click AI short video generation
- Who it’s for
- Anjin Media:Content creators, marketers, and developers needing automated short videos from long recordings.
- Smartshort:Creators, freelancers, marketers and entrepreneurs who need quick, faceless social videos.
- Pricing
- Anjin Media:Paid
- Smartshort:Paid
- Plans
- Anjin Media:Essentials £99/month + VAT per month · Studio £499/month + VAT per month · Agency £999/month + VAT per month
- Smartshort:—
- Works with
- Anjin Media:REST API, MCP server
- Smartshort:—
Anjin Media features
- Brief-to-edit workflow. Upload footage, provide a written brief, and receive a rendered edit with a cut plan.
- Word-level indexing. Footage is transcribed with timecodes, making every moment searchable.
- REST API & MCP. Programmatic access lets agents and tools request edits via API.
- Multi-camera support. Multiple camera recordings are included and count against source minutes.
- Export formats. Outputs in 16:9, 1:1, or 9:16 at custom durations.
- Source-minute accounting. Source minutes are tracked per camera, with clear allowances per plan.
Smartshort features
- AI video generation. Creates a complete video with voiceover, captions, B-roll and effects from text or audio in seconds.
- Premium voice library. Choose from 30 built-in premium voices or upload your own for the narration.
- Customizable branding. Add your brand, emojis, templates and edit captions with 99.7% accurate subtitles.
- Auto-schedule posting. Automatically schedule and publish videos to TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Unlimited AI generations. Generate as many video drafts as needed within your subscription limits.
- Full-HD download. Download videos in Full HD at 60 fps without watermarks.
- Smart Calendar. Plan and organize video releases with an integrated calendar (Expert & Pro plans).
- Live support. 24/7 live chat assistance for all plan tiers.
Anjin Media vs Smartshort FAQ
Is Anjin Media or Smartshort free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. Smartshort is paid, with a free trial.
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Anjin Media
11 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Aug 25, 2026
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