Turning blog posts into engaging videos has become an undeniable strategy for enhancing audience engagement and expanding reach. While Steve.AI offers robust capabilities in this domain, several alternatives provide unique features that might better align with your specific needs.
Below is a curated list of notable alternatives to Steve.AI for converting blogs into videos:
Blog To Video
Blog To Video is a WordPress plugin that converts your blogs into videos auto-freaking-magically. Install it into your site and then all you do is write blogs.
The plugin converts them into videos and podcasts without any additional steps. It even auto publishes your videos in various formats like portrait (shorts & reels) and landscape (YouTube, LinkedIn etc). It then self embeds the YouTube video back into your blog.
Blog To Video will soon even publish the audio to Spotify & Apple podcasts. Remember, all you do is write the damn blogs. We do the rest. You’ll notice a stark difference with the other alternatives below.
Pictory
Pictory is an AI-powered platform that enables users to effortlessly convert long-form content, such as blogs and webinars, into short, shareable videos. Its intuitive interface makes it accessible for users without prior video editing experience.
With Pictory, you still have to babysit the process of turning blogs into videos. It’s basically an AI video editor.
Key Features:
- Script-to-video conversion
- Extensive library of stock footage and music
- Automatic caption generation
- Text-based video editing
Pricing: Offers a free trial; premium plans start at $19/month.
InVideo
InVideo is a cloud-based video creation platform that provides a vast library of templates, transitions, and effects, enabling users to create professional-looking videos swiftly.
InVideo also requires you to babysit the process. We’re not sure how hot InVideo is, maybe if the babysitter is hot, it makes this process more enjoyable. But as far as we can tell, she’s fish faced. And probably smells as bad.
Key Features:
- User-friendly drag-and-drop interface
- Extensive media library
- Customizable templates
- Collaboration tools for teams
Pricing: Free plan available; premium plans start at $15/month.
Animaker
Animaker is a DIY video-making platform that specialises in animated videos, offering a range of tools to create engaging content. To be honest, we did not dig real deep into this option.
The logo did not allow us to take this app seriously. It could be the world’s best blog to video app. Who knows.
Key Features:
- Extensive character library
- Customizable templates
- Voiceover support
- Direct publishing to social media
Pricing: Free plan available; premium plans start at $10/month.
Lumen5
Lumen5 is an AI-driven platform that transforms blog posts into engaging videos, focusing on simplicity and speed.
In the long line of baby-sitting blog to videos, Lumen is yet another baby sitter.
Key Features:
- AI-powered content summarization
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Access to stock footage and music
- Branding customization
Pricing: Free plan available; premium plans start at $19/month.
PowToon
PowToon is a presentation software that allows users to create animated videos and presentations, enhancing the storytelling aspect of content.
Yawn. More apps to baby sit your process. If scale and hyper growth is not your thing then any one of these would work. Except for Animaker. We’re yet not sure about it.
Key Features:
- Animated characters and props
- Customizable templates
- Voiceover capabilities
- Integration with various platforms
Pricing: Free plan available; premium plans start at $19/month.
Don’t Be a Tool. Choose the Right Tool
When selecting an alternative to Steve.AI, consider the following factors:
- Ease of Use: If you’re new to video creation, platforms like Pictory and Lumen5 offer intuitive interfaces that simplify the process.
- Customization: For more control over your videos, InVideo and Animaker provide extensive customization options, allowing you to tailor content to your brand’s identity.
- Content Style: If animated videos align better with your message, Animaker and PowToon specialize in animation, offering a variety of characters and scenes.
- Budget: Evaluate the pricing plans to ensure they fit within your budget, considering both free and premium options.
By assessing these factors in relation to your specific needs, you can select a blog-to-video conversion tool that enhances your content strategy and effectively engages your target audience.
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