Motion vs Pictory: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Motion
Apple Creator Studio plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
Pictory
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
| 10 people | Motion | Pictory |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Apple Creator Studio | No plan for this billing option |
| Vendor price | $129 per year | |
| Monthly cost | $10.75 | |
| Annual cost | $129 | |
| Per user / year | $12.90 | |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Motion vs Pictory: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Motion
- 2D, 3D and 360° titlesDesign titles, transitions and effects in 2D, 3D and 360° in real time.
- Magnetic MaskIsolate people and objects from the background instantly.
- Timeline and keyframe editorBuild motion graphics with layers, a full timeline and a keyframe editor.
- Final Cut Pro publishingSave titles, transitions and effects to Final Cut Pro and return to Motion to edit.
- Smart Motion TemplatesDesign templates that include USDZ 3D models.
- Behavior presetsAdd natural motion with presets such as Gravity, Throw and Vortex.
- GeneratorsBuild custom animated backgrounds that can be styled or applied to 3D text.
- Real-time playbackMetal architecture lets Motion play back projects in real time.
Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion ·
Pictory
- Text to videoTurn text, prompts, scripts, articles and blog posts into videos.
- Script to scenesEach script line gets a scene, visual, voice and captions.
- URL to videoConvert URLs, blog links and web pages into videos.
- Audio and slides to videoTurn audio recordings, podcasts and PowerPoint decks into videos.
- Transcript-based editingEdit the video by editing its transcript.
- Consistent charactersReference images keep the same person or product in every scene.
- AI clips with audioGenerate clips with audio, including talking characters.
- Team brand kitsShare projects and brand kits with your team.
Source:pictory.ai ·
Motion vs Pictory pricing questions
How much do Motion and Pictory cost?
Motion paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio). Pictory paid plans start at $25 /mo, billed annually (Starter).
Is Motion or Pictory cheaper for 5 users?
Motion is cheaper for 5 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $420 per year for Pictory on Professional. That is $291 less per year, before tax.
Is Motion or Pictory cheaper for 10 users?
Motion is cheaper for 10 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $420 per year for Pictory on Professional. That is $291 less per year, before tax.
Is Motion or Pictory cheaper for 25 users?
Motion is cheaper for 25 users: $129 per year on Apple Creator Studio, against $420 per year for Pictory on Professional. That is $291 less per year, before tax.