Long video in · Shorts out

Tired of Slow Exports on Vidyo.ai? Try CrabCut.Faster processing. YouTube imports. Lower price.

Vidyo.ai costs $30-50/mo and can be slow. CrabCut starts at $12.99/mo, processes videos faster, and lets you paste YouTube links directly. No file download needed.

Long Video

Tom — long-form source still

Shorts by CrabCut

Tom — sample vertical short 1
Tom — sample vertical short 2
Tom — sample vertical short 3

Quick answer

What should you compare in an AI shorts maker?

Vidyo.ai Alternative | CrabCut vs Vidyo 2026

Compare highlight quality, caption control, vertical reframing, free credits, export quality, and whether the workflow fits solo creators or larger teams.

  • AI highlights and captions
  • Simple creator workflow
  • Free credits to test quality
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How it works

From long video to sharper, ready-to-post Shorts in five steps.

Workflow

01

Transcribe

We transcribe your video with high accuracy in 16+ languages.

TranscriptEN
00:04So the idea was never about going viral overnight.
00:11It was about showing up consistently, even when nobody was watching.
00:18That part is what actually compounds.

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Three things. Done well.

A focused tool that finds moments, captions, and reframes. Built for solo creators.

Reframing that actually tracks faces

Multi-speaker podcast? We follow whoever's talking. Single host moving around? We stay locked on. No cropped foreheads, no jaw-cut edges.

THIS CHANGED
EVERYTHING
for real

Captions in 16+ languages

Animated, accurate, customizable. Pick fonts, colors, position, and animation style. Keyword highlighting and emoji auto-placement included.

YOUR LOGO
BRAND-READY

Your brand, every short

Add your logo, fonts, and colors. Save style presets per channel. Every short exports looking like yours.

CrabCut vs Vidyo.ai

See how CrabCut compares to Vidyo.ai on speed, price, and features.

FeatureCrabCutVidyo.ai
No Watermark
1080p, no watermark on Light ($6.99)
Watermark on free plan
Starting Price$12.99/mo$29.99/mo
YouTube ImportYes, paste any linkNo YouTube import
Face Tracking
Yes, all plans
Limited
Before You Subscribe

What Vidyo.ai doesn't tell you

Slow Processing, Limited Imports

Vidyo.ai can take a long time to process videos. It does not support YouTube link imports. You have to download your video first, then upload it. Their caption styles are limited too.

Fast Processing, Direct YouTube Import

CrabCut processes videos quickly and lets you paste YouTube links directly. No downloads needed. Choose from multiple caption styles like Hormozi, minimalist, and neon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CrabCut faster than Vidyo.ai?
Yes. CrabCut processes videos quickly. Free supports uploads up to 1 hour, and paid plans support uploads up to 4 hours; Light includes 90 credits per month.
Can I import YouTube videos into CrabCut?
Yes. Just paste a YouTube link and CrabCut handles everything. Vidyo.ai does not support this. You would need to download the video first.
What caption styles does CrabCut offer?
CrabCut offers several caption presets including Hormozi style, minimalist, and neon. Vidyo.ai has fewer caption options.
Does CrabCut have a free plan?
Yes. You get 60 free credits on sign-up. Free exports are 720p with a small watermark. No credit card required.

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