Tool overview
Lamina Labs is listed under Video AI tools.
What is Lamina Labs?
Lamina Labs builds Simi, a tool that converts prompts, PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint decks, Markdown, and plain text into narrated whiteboard explainer videos. It supports API workflows, SDKs, MCP, several paid credit tiers, and business options for branding and custom voices.
Best for
Educators, training teams, creators, and developers producing explainer videos
Who is it for?
Decision note
Confirm monthly or annual billing, credits, maximum duration, resolution, supported input formats, API rate limits, SDK terms, custom voice rights, business branding, data retention, support, and cancellation.
Key features
Prompt and document-to-video generation
Narrated whiteboard explainer format
PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Markdown, and text input
One-minute video generated in about 40 seconds
HTTP API, Python and Node SDKs, and MCP
Business branding, custom voice, and volume options
Use cases
Turning lessons into visual explainers
Creating employee training videos
Producing customer onboarding walkthroughs
Generating videos from software pipelines
Pros
- Public monthly prices start at $19.99
- Supports API and SDK automation
- Annual billing saves 40 percent
Cons
- Credit usage scales with video length
- Most plans limit videos to about five minutes
- Generated narration and visuals require verification
Limitations
Simi can simplify, omit, or misstate source material and may generate unsuitable visuals or narration. Users must verify every fact, citation, pronunciation, accessibility requirement, copyright, voice right, brand element, and final export.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Plus costs $19.99 monthly for 6,000 credits, Pro $49.99 for 18,000, and Max $99.99 for 45,000. Annual billing saves 40%. One credit is roughly one second of balanced-quality video. Business adds longer videos, branding, custom voice, API, and volume pricing.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
HTTP API
Python SDK
Node SDK
MCP server
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