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VidGenn vs StoryShort
StoryShort is built for Shorts and added long videos on its two biggest plans. VidGenn is built for long documentaries and starts at $19 a month; StoryShort's long videos start at $129.
VidGenn from $19/monthStoryShort from $39/month (Shorts); $129 for long videosStoryShort costs 1.3× more per minute on the starting plans
At a glance
| What | VidGenn | StoryShort |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | $39/month (Shorts); $129 for long videos |
| Minutes on that plan | 30 min | about 160–200 long-video min on the $129 plan |
| Price per minute | $0.63 → $0.44 | about $0.81 → $0.48 (long videos) |
| Longest video | 20 minutes (3 to 20) | 10 minutes from an idea; 20+ with your own script |
| Visuals | Licensed real footage, plus a motion graphic on every fact (184+ designs) | AI-generated |
| Made for | Long YouTube documentaries | Shorts first; long videos on big plans |
| Free trial | None | Free sign-up; videos need a paid plan |
| Refund | Not stated; a video that fails gives its minutes back | Within 15 days if no credits were used, at its discretion |
| Yearly discount | None yet | Save 40% |
Why pick VidGenn
- Long documentaries from $19 a month, against $129.
- Videos up to 20 minutes from a topic.
- Licensed real footage with a credits file.
Why pick StoryShort
- Shorts and long videos in one tool.
- 40% off with yearly billing; credits roll over.
- A low price per long-video minute on its biggest plan.
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 | $39 | Shorts only | — |
| Growth | $69 | Shorts only | — |
| Influencer | $129 | about 160–200 min | about $0.65–0.81 |
| Ultra | $199 | about 330–415 min | about $0.48–0.60 |
Verdict
Pick VidGenn if long documentaries are your main format. Pick StoryShort if you mostly make Shorts.
How we checked: StoryShort'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.