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BeamTake vs Pictory

Pictory builds videos from scripts, articles and slides; BeamTake cuts clips out of recordings of people talking. Here they are side by side.

No card needed30 min free every monthLast checked: October 3, 2026
At a glanceBeamTakePictory
Free plan

30 min of source video a month, watermarked

No free plan; 14-day trial with 15 video minutes at 720p

Starting price

$12/mo billed yearly · $19 monthly

Starter $29/mo or $25/mo billed yearly (200 video minutes)

What you pay for

Minutes of source video processed; unlimited clips and exports

Exported video minutes a month, plus AI credits

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At a glance

Two tools, two approaches

BeamTake

BeamTake is an AI clip tool that picks the best moments of long videos, frames the speaker, adds captions, cleans out filler sounds and schedules clips to six platforms.

Pictory

Pictory is an AI video creation platform that turns scripts, articles and slides into stock-footage videos and edits recordings by transcript.

Verdict

For podcasts, interviews and webinars, BeamTake follows the speaker in 9:16, splits two-person shots, starts on a free plan and exports 4K on Studio.

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Comparison

BeamTake vs Pictory: feature by feature

Last checked: October 3, 2026

BeamTakePictory
Free plan30 min of source video a month, watermarkedNo free plan; 14-day trial with 15 video minutes at 720p
Starting price$12/mo billed yearly · $19 monthlyStarter $29/mo or $25/mo billed yearly (200 video minutes)
What you pay forMinutes of source video processed; unlimited clips and exportsExported video minutes a month, plus AI credits
AI picks the best moments✓✓
Virality score per clip✓Not stated
Word-by-word animated captions✓✓
Vertical framing that follows the speaker✓Not stated
Split screen for two speakers✓Not stated
Filler sound (um, uh) removal✓✓
Silence removal✓✓
Background noise removal✓Not stated
Caption translation✓✓
Automatic B-roll✓✓
Scheduled posting to social platforms✓Not stated
Brand kit and templates✓✓
4K exportOn the Studio plan✕

Pictory details are compiled from its official pages; prices and plans may have changed since. If you spot a mistake, write to us and we'll fix it. Sources: pictory.ai/pricingpictory.ai/pictory-features/edit-video-using-textpictory.ai/all-features

FAQ

Questions about BeamTake and Pictory

What's the difference between BeamTake and Pictory?

Pictory is an AI video creation platform that turns scripts, articles and slides into stock-footage videos and edits recordings by transcript. BeamTake is an AI clip tool that picks the best moments of long videos, frames the speaker, adds captions, cleans out filler sounds and schedules clips to six platforms.

Is Pictory free?

Pictory: No free plan; 14-day trial with 15 video minutes at 720p. BeamTake: 30 min of source video a month, watermarked.

How much do Pictory and BeamTake cost?

Pictory: Starter $29/mo or $25/mo billed yearly (200 video minutes). BeamTake: $12/mo billed yearly · $19 monthly.

How does Pictory charge for usage?

Pictory: Exported video minutes a month, plus AI credits. BeamTake: Minutes of source video processed; unlimited clips and exports.

Is it hard to switch to BeamTake from Pictory?

No. Paste the same link or upload the file and set up your brand kit once; your first clips are ready in minutes. No card needed.

Your first video is free

Try BeamTake instead of Pictory

Process 30 min free every month of source video, see the results, upgrade only if you like them.

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