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VidGenn vs Pictory
Pictory turns scripts, articles and links into videos with stock footage. VidGenn is built for documentaries: it writes the script from a topic and puts a motion graphic on every fact. VidGenn's first plan costs $19 for 30 minutes, Pictory's $29 for up to 30.
VidGenn from $19/monthPictory from $29/monthPictory costs 1.5× more per minute on the starting plans
At a glance
| What | VidGenn | Pictory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | $29/month |
| Minutes on that plan | 30 min | up to 30 min |
| Price per minute | $0.63 → $0.44 | $0.97 → $0.66 |
| Longest video | 20 minutes (3 to 20) | 30 minutes from a script (5 on the trial) |
| Visuals | Licensed real footage, plus a motion graphic on every fact (184+ designs) | Stock footage (Getty, Storyblocks) plus AI images and clips |
| Made for | Long YouTube documentaries | Marketing and explainer videos |
| Free trial | None | 14 days: 10 minutes, 720p, with Pictory branding |
| Refund | Not stated; a video that fails gives its minutes back | None |
| Yearly discount | None yet | Save up to 40% |
Why pick VidGenn
- $0.63 a minute against $0.97 on the starting plans.
- A researched script from just a topic, and a motion graphic on every fact.
- Minutes are exact, not "up to".
Why pick Pictory
- A 14-day free trial.
- Stock footage from Getty and Storyblocks.
- Up to 40% off with yearly billing.
Prices
Monthly billing, in US dollars.
| Plan | Price a month | Minutes | Per minute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19 | 30 min | $0.63 |
| Creator | $38 | 60 min | $0.63 |
| Pro | $79 | 180 min | $0.44 |
| Plan | Price a month | Minutes | Per minute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | up to 30 min | $0.97 |
| Professional | $59 | up to 90 min | $0.66 |
| Teams | $199 | up to 300 min | $0.66 |
Verdict
Pick VidGenn for YouTube documentaries. Pick Pictory if you want a free trial first or make marketing videos from articles.
How we checked: Pictory's facts come from its own pricing page on 6 November 2026. Where it counts in videos or credits, the minutes are worked out from its numbers and marked "about". VidGenn publishes this page. Prices change, so check before you buy.