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Steve.ai Company Profile

The company behind the AI video generator—its Animaker ownership, founders, history, technology, pricing, customers and 2026 market position.

AI Video GenerationText-to-AnimationCreative SaaS

Research checked:

Official Steve AI promotional visual showing its text-to-video creator branding
Steve AI company artwork · image hosted on steve.ai
2022Steve.ai launch · official parent timeline
7M+Steve AI site user claim · unaudited
35M+Animaker ecosystem users · not Steve.ai users
PrivateAnimaker Inc. operating company
Company facts

Steve.ai at a glance

Company fieldVerified or qualified finding
Product / public brandSteve.ai / Steve AI
Legal operatorAnimaker Inc., Delaware corporation
Corporate relationshipProduct within the Animaker software portfolio
Product release2022 (no precise launch day verified)
Parent company origins2014
Parent foundersR.S. Raghavan (founder / CEO); Loganathan Kodiyarasu (co-founder / COO)
Steve.ai-specific foundersSeparate founder group not publicly disclosed
Principal US address1160 Battery Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA (official terms)
Ownership statusPrivate software business (parent-company status)
Parent company users35M+ (Animaker-reported ecosystem figure; 2026)
Steve.ai users7M+ (Steve.ai homepage claim; accessed Oct 2026)
Funding / investorsNo independently verified institutional round for Steve.ai; parent describes itself as bootstrapped
Revenue / valuation / staff countNot publicly disclosed for Steve.ai as a standalone product
PlatformsWeb browser and iPhone/iPad app; native Windows/Android app not independently verified
Support contactteam@steve.ai
Official websitewww.steve.ai ↗

The product-versus-parent distinction matters: a claim about Animaker’s total audience or financial history should not be reported as a Steve.ai-only result. [1] [4] [5] [6] [21]

Company overview

About Steve.ai

Steve.ai is a browser-based video creation platform developed by Animaker Inc. It helps users transform prompts, written scripts, blog posts and recorded audio into visual stories. Instead of beginning with a blank video timeline, a user can supply an idea, choose a style, and let the software create a draft with scenes, visual assets, narration and motion. The user can then review and refine the result before exporting or sharing it.

The platform brings together two approaches: AI-assisted composition, which matches a script with existing stock video or animation assets, and generative media, which creates new imagery or motion. These are different technical operations and should not be described as interchangeable. Steve.ai also provides avatar-style video, narration, resizing and team workflows, with access varying by plan.

Steve.ai’s corporate identity is often misunderstood. It is not presented in its own legal terms as an independent startup: its operator is Animaker Inc., a video and creative-software business established in 2014. Animaker positions Steve.ai as its faster, more automated complement to the more hands-on Animaker editor. [6] [12] [13] [14]

In one sentence

Steve.ai turns ideas, scripts and audio into editable animated, live-action or AI-generated videos for creators and business teams.

Ownership & leadership

Who owns Steve.ai?

Steve.ai’s official Terms of Service name Animaker Inc., a Delaware corporation, as the service provider. The parent’s company page identifies Steve.ai as one of several products in its creative suite, alongside Animaker, Picmaker, Vmaker AI, Show, Deck and Nano LMS. This is a documented product relationship—not evidence of an independently incorporated Steve.ai subsidiary. [4] [5] [6]

Animaker’s public leadership materials identify R.S. Raghavan (also written Raghavan RS) as founder and CEO and Loganathan Kodiyarasu (Logu) as co-founder and COO. They are executives of Animaker, not independently verified individual inventors of every AI model or Steve.ai feature. Names and biographies of a separate Steve.ai founding team, CTO or lead model researchers are not publicly disclosed. [5] [10] [23]

01 · OPERATOR

Animaker Inc.

Legal provider, management and broader video-software ecosystem

02 · PRODUCT

Steve.ai

AI-assisted and generative video creation product launched in 2022

The US office address reported above is from the company’s current publicly available terms, not an independently confirmed physical headquarters inspection. No current parent ownership percentages were disclosed. [6] [7]

Documented milestones

Company history and evolution

Animaker begins

Animaker describes its origin in a creative studio struggling with costly, specialist video-production workflows; it develops a do-it-yourself animation product. This is the parent company’s history, not Steve.ai’s launch date. [4]

Voice technology and parent growth

Animaker’s timeline identifies an AI voice launch and a ten-million-user ecosystem milestone. Neither number should be attributed exclusively to Steve.ai. [4]

Steve.ai technology announced

Animaker publicizes script analysis and automatically composed videos/animations, describing its patent-related work. Steve.ai’s launch year is also listed as 2022. [4] [9]

Steve AI 2.0

Release announcement highlights text/audio inputs, more video styles, AI images, talking-head functionality and one-click resize. Its 2M+ user figure is a dated company-reported claim. [10]

Steve AI 3.0

The company launches a version aimed particularly at faceless creators, faster generation and expanded content options. [11]

Motion effects and broader formats

Steve.ai publishes guidance for image animation and audio-to-video in January. Its October website markets generative, animated and stock-based outputs, avatars, voices, 4K options on enterprise plans and custom enterprise API access. [2] [3] [19] [20]

Product ecosystem

Steve.ai products and features

AI-assisted scenes

Text-to-video

Turns a script or written brief into a draft video and storyboard. The output can use animated characters or selected existing footage.

Animation library

Text-to-animation

Produces 2D-style animated explainers with characters, scenes and actions. More control comes from later manual adjustments.

Generated media

Generative AI video

Produces new visual material for prompts instead of only selecting stock footage. Credits and duration limits can differ from regular video-minutes.

Content repurposing

Blog / URL to video

Converts written pages into an editable visual sequence. Editorial checks are still required for accuracy and rights.

Recorded voice workflow

Audio-to-video

Uses an uploaded MP3/WAV or recorded audio to create visual scenes, with the chance to edit a transcript.

Synthetic presenters

AI narration & avatars

Provides text-to-speech voices and talking-head / animated-presenter formats; custom avatars depend on plan.

Hybrid editing

Scene-level editing

Lets users change scenes, swap assets, adjust timing, resize outputs and manage voice, music or transitions.

Collaborative SaaS

Team & enterprise

Offers shared workspaces; enterprise marketing lists enhanced administration, dedicated infrastructure and API customization.

Official Steve.ai video editing interface with scene timeline and an educational video preview
Official Steve.ai product interface. Original source ↗

Availability and limits depend on the exact plan or workspace. For example, support documentation distinguishes which media files can be uploaded in live-action versus animation projects. [2] [3] [12] [14] [15]

Practical workflow

How Steve.ai works

1

Input

Paste a script, link a blog, describe a scene, or upload audio.

2

Choose

Select animation, live action or generative style and orientation.

3

Generate

Software drafts a storyline, scenes, visuals and narration.

4

Review

Correct text, assets, timing and any factual or visual errors.

5

Export

Publish or download within the available plan allowance.

For voice-to-video, Steve.ai specifically documents uploading audio, transcribing it, reviewing the script, choosing a design style and generating a video. Export processing happens on company-managed cloud servers, according to its help center. [15] [16] [20]

Technical evidence

AI technology and models

Confirmed product approach

Animaker’s 2022 announcement describes a text engine that analyzes scripts for relationships, subjects and context, and a design engine that chooses assets and composes layouts. Current Steve.ai documentation markets AI-generated imagery and video alongside stock-based selection, voice generation and avatars. [9] [14] [25]

A patent announcement describes intellectual-property activity, but it does not independently reveal model architecture, dataset composition, model training arrangements or current performance benchmarks.

General technical explanation

AI video services often combine language understanding, scene segmentation, retrieval of suitable stock imagery, image/video synthesis, text-to-speech, and rendering. That general description helps explain a class of software but must not be mistaken for a disclosed map of Steve.ai’s internal architecture.

Undisclosed: a complete named model inventory, training datasets, individual model weights, detailed compute infrastructure and independent generation accuracy benchmarks.

Technology areaStatus of evidenceWhat can be said
Script / semantic processingCompany describedUses script/context analysis in automated scene creation. [9]
Animated compositionConfirmed capabilitySelects or assembles animated characters and reusable visuals. [2] [14]
Generative image/videoConfirmed capabilityPlatform markets generated visual output; exact active underlying model inventory not fully disclosed. [25]
Text-to-speechConfirmed capabilityNarration with different voices/accents; language coverage is feature-specific. [2]
ChatGPT integrationHistorical product claimMentioned by Steve AI 2.0 launch in 2024; not proof that all current tools use GPT. [10]
Proprietary patentsCompany-reportedAnnouncements make patent claims; patent filing/publication must not be equated automatically with each model’s proprietary origin. [9] [10]
Training data / foundation modelNot publicly disclosedNo complete verified disclosure of datasets, model sizes or full model developer list.
Proprietary vs external

AI models: what is and is not known

Steve.ai presents several output modes—animation, live-action, generative styles and talking-head video. These modes are not themselves proof of separately trained Steve.ai foundation models. The 2024 release mentions ChatGPT integration, but a historical integration should not be treated as confirmation of every active backend in October 2026. [10] [14]

Steve.ai does not appear to publicly disclose all underlying AI model names. In particular, no primary-source inventory was found establishing that a specific named image, video, speech or language model is used in every workflow. The company’s patent publicity and current marketing of generative styles support the existence of AI workflows, not undisclosed model specifications. [9] [25]

Audience & use cases

Main users and practical use cases

Campaign content

Marketing teams

Turn promotional copy into short ads, explainer clips or product announcements.

Learning videos

Educators & trainers

Create lessons and animated explanations from teaching scripts.

Faceless content

Creators and YouTubers

Produce narrated clips or story videos without filming a presenter.

Repeatable production

Agencies

Create early client drafts and repurpose approved copy; check enterprise resell licensing.

Onboarding

HR and internal teams

Convert instructional text into visual onboarding or internal updates.

Audio repurposing

Podcasters

Make visual posts or short social clips from an audio recording.

These categories are grounded in the company’s public positioning and help documentation. They are applications of the software, not proof that a named customer achieved measurable ROI. [2] [12] [20]

Monetization & plans

Pricing and subscription plans

Pricing checked 14 October 2026. The public app pricing table currently shows the following USD prices, but a separate Steve.ai homepage shows different promotional figures. Treat the table as indicative published options, not a guaranteed checkout quote. Region, tax, discounts, billing selection and generative-credit add-ons may change the actual payable amount. [1] [3]

PlanAnnual-billed equivalentMonth-to-month publishedNotes
Free$0$0Limited credits and download access; homepage markets 1,200 video seconds and 200 AI/stock credits.
Basic$10/month ($120/year)$20/monthEntry-level paid plan; 720p shown on comparison table.
Starter$30/month ($360/year)$60/month1080p and a higher quota are advertised.
Pro$40/month ($480/year)$80/month2K export and expanded minutes/media quotas.
Generative AI$40/month displayed$80/month displayedGenerative credits and additional video options; annual presentation contains inconsistencies.
EnterpriseCustomCustomContracted limits, dedicated support and custom API provision.
Conflicting official prices

Steve.ai’s main homepage also displays offers such as $19, $39 and $99 per month, while the app pricing interface lists the amounts above. The two pages do not clearly reconcile all offers, so the final price must be confirmed in the live checkout. Some generative features and additional assets also consume separate credits.

See the live official pricing page ↗
Company economics

Business model and financial status

Steve.ai earns money through paid access to a video creation service. Its published offer combines a free trial-like entry tier, recurring paid plans, AI or media credits, and enterprise arrangements with negotiated access and API integrations. This is a SaaS-style model: customers pay for higher usage, exports, quality, media allowances and team features. [1] [3]

The legal operating company, Animaker Inc., describes itself on its press page as bootstrapped and as having been profitable from its early period. These are company statements rather than independently audited revenue figures, and they refer to the parent—not necessarily to Steve.ai product-level economics. No verified Steve.ai-specific funding round, institutional investor list, valuation, annual recurring revenue, profit margin or employee count was found. Such figures should be marked Not publicly disclosed. [5]

Financial / ownership itemFindingEvidence quality
Parent companyAnimaker Inc.Official legal terms
Steve.ai funding roundsNo verified public standalone round identifiedUndisclosed / not established
Investor namesNot publicly disclosed for Steve.aiNot established
Revenue / ARRNot publicly disclosedNo audited public figures
ValuationNot publicly disclosedNot established
Corporate profitabilityParent claims bootstrapped and profitableCompany-reported, unaudited
Enterprise monetizationCustom subscriptions, API, support and resell optionsOfficial pricing/terms
Usage statistics

Growth, customers and market presence

The Steve.ai homepage advertises 7 million-plus users as of this research. This is a company-reported cumulative reach figure without an independently audited active-user definition. In February 2024, the Steve AI 2.0 announcement cited 2 million-plus users at that time. The numbers are from different dates and should not be combined. [1] [10]

Animaker’s corporate site separately reports 35 million-plus users across its product ecosystem. That figure belongs to the parent company and cannot be converted into Steve.ai registered users, monthly active users or paying subscribers. [4]

MetricFigureScope / timeSource quality
Steve.ai users2M+Steve AI 2.0 announcement, Feb 2024Company-reported
Steve.ai users7M+Steve.ai homepage, Oct 2026Company-reported
Animaker users35M+All parent products, 2026Company-reported
Steve.ai paying subscribersNot publicly disclosed—No verified publication
Enterprise customer countNot publicly disclosed—No verified publication
Videos generatedNot publicly disclosed as a current audited product figure—No verified publication

Both Steve.ai and Animaker marketing pages display recognizable customer-brand logos, but a logo by itself does not verify a current Steve.ai customer relationship, company-wide procurement or measured business outcome. Detailed named Steve.ai-only enterprise case studies with independently validated metrics were not found in this research.

Platform connections

Integrations, developer API and availability

Steve.ai provides a web workflow and official iOS app listed under developer Animaker Inc.. Its website and help pages mention direct YouTube publishing, media upload, team workspaces and links within the broader Animaker ecosystem. A desktop-native application and Android app were not independently verified in the official sources reviewed. [2] [12] [21]

The official pricing comparison lists “Steve AI API” only under Enterprise — Custom. This supports a custom enterprise API offering; it does not establish a generally available self-service developer portal, published endpoint definitions, an SDK, an API price list or public authentication instructions. For API functionality, contact company sales. [3]

Connection / channelWhat is verifiedAvailability
YouTubeDirect publish is documentedProduct-dependent; see help and plan
Uploaded mediaImages, videos and audio; formats vary by project typeSupported, with format restrictions
iOSOfficial App Store listing under Animaker Inc.App Store / region dependent
Steve AI APICustom entry in enterprise comparisonBy sales agreement
Nano LMSMentioned in 2026 support as a related course deployment optionVerify workspace eligibility
Zapier / public SDKNo reliable current public integration documentation foundNot independently verified
Android / desktop installersNo verified first-party listing located in this researchNot independently verified
Export & language

Formats, voices, language and video output

Steve.ai supports editing for vertical, square and landscape social formats. Paid plans advertise MP4 downloads at 720p, 1080p and 2K by tier, while enterprise listings mention 4K and custom format needs. Free download rules and watermarks must be checked at the current checkout. [2] [3]

The official features page currently names ten voiceover languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Telugu and Hindi. This is a voiceover feature claim, not confirmation that every input, UI, caption, dubbing or avatar feature works identically in ten languages. The pricing UI also contains separate interface-language options. [2]

Support documentation records uploads of JPG/PNG images, MP4/MOV video in live-action projects, and MP3/WAV audio. It also says animation projects permit images and audio but not uploaded video in the same way. This is a meaningful workflow restriction, especially for users expecting a universal media editor. [15] [16]

Trust & rights

Privacy, data security and commercial rights

Steve.ai’s 2023 privacy policy names Animaker Inc. as data controller and describes collection and processing of account and service data. Its 2026 help center states that user-generated content is encrypted in transit and at rest, and lists authentication, SSL/TLS and enterprise identity options. These are vendor security statements; they do not by themselves prove a particular independent audit or guarantee that no security incident can occur. [7] [18]

The current homepage also claims ISO 27001 and third-party assessment practices. Since a directly verifiable scope and certificate was not independently reviewed here, these are presented as company-reported security claims, not certification independently confirmed by this report. [1]

Terms prohibit harmful, unlawful and rights-infringing AI content, including material that misuses someone else’s image, personal data or intellectual property. Individuals should retain permission for any uploaded footage, voice and likeness, especially where synthetic presenters could be mistaken for real people. [8]

Steve.ai support says paid subscribers receive commercial use rights for their exported videos, whereas resell rights for client work are described as an Enterprise feature. These distinctions may also depend on third-party media licences and contract terms; do not assume every stock item is unrestricted. [17]

Before uploading client material

Review the latest policies and plan-specific licensing; obtain permission for real faces, voices, scripts, logos and music; and confirm whether any third-party content is used to train models or retained after rendering.

Customer sentiment

Independent reviews and product reputation

Third-party review platforms contain mixed experiences. A September 2026 Capterra snapshot included 29 reviews averaging about 4.2/5, while G2 includes reviews reporting intuitive setup, animation convenience and helpful support. Individual reviewers also describe buffering, upload limitations, subscription prompts and inconsistent output expectations. These are user experiences, not controlled benchmarks or a representative survey of all customers. [22] [23]

Commonly reported positives

  • Approachable interface for new creators
  • Rapid creation of animated explainers
  • Scripts, visuals and narration in one workspace
  • Ability to refine scenes after initial generation

Reported drawbacks and trade-offs

  • Rendering or buffering problems in some individual reports
  • Credits and subscription prompts can confuse buyers
  • Generated results can require editing
  • Media and reference-image input rules vary by workflow
Market position

Steve.ai vs competing video tools

Steve.ai overlaps with AI video editors, animated explainer systems and narration-led video generators. The comparison below concerns product emphasis, not an independently scored quality ranking. Features and prices change frequently.

PlatformMain area of overlapDistinct emphasis
AnimakerAnimation, characters, team videoSibling platform with more manual animation/editor emphasis.
InVideo AIPrompt-based scripted videoAI-assisted media assembly and social-content workflows; verify plan and generation mode.
SynthesiaAI video and digital presentersCorporate avatar- and presenter-oriented content.
HeyGenAvatars, dubbing, video generationSynthetic presenters and multilingual communication.
VEEDBrowser video editing and AI toolsTimeline-based editing plus AI tools and business workflows.
PictoryScript/blog to videoScript-to-video and repurposing positioning.
CanvaSocial design and short videoBroad design platform with templates and integrated media tools.
Editorial assessment

Strengths, limitations and who should use it

Documented

Strength: flexible inputs

Prompts, scripts, links, blog text and audio can begin production.

Documented

Strength: animation heritage

Animaker’s character and scene library connects with automated video composition.

Company positioning

Strength: accessible workflow

The product favors prebuilt styles and editable scenes over a complex blank timeline.

Research finding

Limit: transparency

The full model stack, datasets, product-level financials and independent performance tests remain undisclosed.

Official pricing

Limit: plan complexity

Credits, annual/monthly offers and resell rights require careful verification.

Analytical

Limit: advanced editing

High-end VFX, detailed keyframing and highly controlled filmmaking may require specialized tools.

Recommended fit: marketers, educators, small teams, content creators and agencies producing repeatable short videos. Potentially weaker fit: teams needing frame-accurate professional VFX, fully published API docs, guaranteed character consistency or unrestricted generation without credits.

Forward view

Current direction and opportunities

Confirmed direction: Steve AI 3.0 targeted faceless creators in 2025, and the product continued publishing image-motion and audio-to-video workflows in 2026. The parent also emphasizes AI across its collection of creative and learning tools. [4] [11] [19] [20]

Analytical inference: its opportunity is to combine animation, generative visual media and quick editable composition for marketing and learning teams. Its risks include competitive pressure, generative model costs, dependence on external licensed media and the need for clearer rights, credit and model disclosures. No unannounced product roadmap, acquisition or funding plan should be treated as confirmed.

20 research FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is Steve.ai?

Steve.ai is an AI-assisted and generative video creation product operated by Animaker Inc. It turns prompts, scripts, blogs and audio into editable animation, live-action and generated video styles.

Who owns Steve.ai?

Its official terms identify Animaker Inc., a Delaware corporation, as the service operator. Steve.ai is a product in the broader Animaker ecosystem.

Who founded Steve.ai?

Animaker is led by founder and CEO R.S. Raghavan and co-founder and COO Loganathan Kodiyarasu. A distinct Steve.ai product-founding team has not been publicly established.

When did Steve.ai launch?

Animaker lists Steve.ai’s launch in 2022. A January 2022 announcement describes its text-to-video approach, but an exact public launch day is not consistently verified.

Where is Steve.ai based?

Its operator lists a US address in San Francisco, California. That legal address should not be mistaken for confirmation that every engineer or employee works there.

Is Steve.ai free?

There is a free-access tier with limited generation and download allowances. Features, watermarks and credits may change, so check the current pricing and plan eligibility.

How much does Steve.ai cost?

The app pricing interface lists Basic, Starter, Pro, Generative AI and enterprise arrangements in USD, but another official homepage lists different promotions. Confirm the actual billed price in checkout.

Can Steve.ai turn text into video?

Yes. Its main workflow interprets a written brief or script and produces an editable draft made from animation, stock footage, generated visuals or combinations of these.

Can it create animated videos?

Yes. Steve.ai markets character animations, scene templates and text-to-animation formats. Character options and output quality differ by subscription.

Does Steve.ai generate original AI footage?

It markets generative visual styles as well as stock and template-based compositions. Not every Steve.ai text-to-video workflow is end-to-end generation of new footage.

Does Steve.ai use ChatGPT?

The 2024 Steve AI 2.0 announcement mentioned ChatGPT integration. This historical claim does not establish which language model powers every current feature.

Does Steve.ai offer voiceovers?

Yes. AI narration and uploaded MP3/WAV voice recordings are supported. The official feature page lists ten narration languages; other language-related capabilities may differ.

Does it offer AI avatars?

The platform advertises talking-head and animated avatar options. Custom avatar access and included minutes depend on plan.

Does Steve.ai have an API?

The official pricing comparison lists a custom Steve AI API option for enterprise customers. A fully documented public self-service API was not independently verified.

Can I monetize Steve.ai videos?

Its help center says paid users have commercial publishing rights. Selling finished videos to clients as a reselling service is separately described as an enterprise right.

Is Steve.ai related to Animaker?

Yes. The company explicitly describes Steve.ai as a product by Animaker, intended for greater automation, while the Animaker editor provides more direct manual control.

How many people use Steve.ai?

The homepage advertises 7M+ users in 2026. It is a company-reported figure, not an independently verified count of monthly active or paying users.

Has Steve.ai raised funding?

No Steve.ai-specific institutional funding round was independently verified here. Its parent describes itself as bootstrapped; exact Steve.ai revenue and valuation are not disclosed.

Is Steve.ai suitable for businesses?

It targets marketers, educators, training teams and creators and offers paid collaboration and enterprise features. Businesses should check brand control, media licensing, privacy and export limits.

What are its alternatives?

Alternatives include Animaker, InVideo AI, Pictory, VEED, Canva, Synthesia and HeyGen. The right option depends on whether you prioritize animation, avatars, editing or prompt-based production.

Editorial method

Research notes and evidence limitations

  • Research conducted: 14 October 2026; pricing checked the same day.
  • Latest dated product materials located: January 2026 Steve AI blog posts, with current official features/pricing pages checked in October 2026.
  • Ownership: verified via Steve.ai legal terms and Animaker company pages.
  • Funding: no independently verified Steve.ai standalone round; parent reports bootstrapped history.
  • User numbers: 7M+ Steve.ai homepage and 35M+ Animaker-wide statements are company-reported and different in scope.
  • Pricing: official pages conflict; the app pricing table and homepage offers are deliberately reported separately.
  • Model disclosure: complete model vendors, training data and technical specifications remain undisclosed.
  • Customer proof: logos and testimonials are not treated as formal enterprise success studies with audited ROI.
  • Security: certification and encryption descriptions are company claims; independent audit details were not verified for this report.
  • Imagery: images shown are from Steve.ai’s official website, not generated product screenshots. Availability and reuse rights must be checked before publication. Images require internet access.
Research bibliography

Sources and references

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    Steve AI · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Current product, 7M+ platform claim, free tier and public address.

    https://www.steve.ai/ ↗
  2. 02
    Steve AI Features

    Steve AI · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Current features, animation, media library, voices, languages, social publishing.

    https://www.steve.ai/features ↗
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    Steve AI Pricing

    Steve AI / app.steve.ai · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Plan comparison, annual billing equivalents, enterprise API and limitations.

    https://app.steve.ai/pricing ↗
  4. 04
    About Animaker

    Animaker Inc. · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Parent company, 2014 origins, Steve AI 2022 launch, parent growth.

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    Animaker Press / Founders

    Animaker Inc. · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Founder and COO leadership; bootstrapped and profitable claims; address.

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    Steve AI Terms of Service

    Steve AI · Updated 25 Aug 2023. Animaker Inc legal operator and 2023 terms.

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    Steve AI Privacy Policy

    Steve AI · Updated 25 Aug 2023. Animaker Inc data controller, data categories and privacy frameworks.

    https://www.steve.ai/privacy-policy ↗
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    Steve AI AI Terms

    Steve AI · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Prohibited AI uses and copyright/privacy restrictions.

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    Animaker via PRWeb · 10 Jan 2022. Jan 2022 technology claims and script analysis.

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    Steve AI via PRWeb · 14 Feb 2024. 2024 release and historical 2M+ platform user claim.

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    What Is Steve AI?

    Steve AI Support · 30 Apr 2026. 2026 supported input types, free access, Nano LMS reference.

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    Why Steve AI Alongside Animaker?

    Steve AI Support · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Purpose: automated workflow vs manual editing.

    https://support.steve.ai/en/articles/8294294-what-is-the-motive-to-create-steve-ai-when-you-already-had-animaker ↗
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    Steve AI Text-to-Video

    Steve AI · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. Distinct animated, generative and stock-footage outputs.

    https://www.steve.ai/ai-text-to-video ↗
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    User Media Uploads

    Steve AI Support · 29 Apr 2026. Input media types and animation vs live action constraints.

    https://support.steve.ai/en/articles/8528156-can-i-upload-my-own-media ↗
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    Upload a Voiceover

    Steve AI Support · 29 Apr 2026. Audio MP3/WAV, voice recording and syncing.

    https://support.steve.ai/en/articles/8528197-how-to-upload-my-voiceover-to-the-project ↗
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    Commercial Rights for Videos

    Steve AI Support · 29 Apr 2026. Paid plan commercial use and enterprise reselling distinction.

    https://support.steve.ai/en/articles/8295555-can-i-monetize-the-videos-i-create-with-steve-ai ↗
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    Steve AI Security

    Steve AI Support · 29 Apr 2026. Vendor-stated encryption and SSO practices.

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    2026 Steve AI Motion Effects

    Steve AI Blog · 9 Jan 2026. Current image animation discussion.

    https://www.steve.ai/blog/use-ai-motion-effects-to-animate-images/ ↗
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    2026 Audio-to-Video

    Steve AI Blog · 23 Jan 2026. Current voice content workflow.

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    Steve AI iOS App

    Apple App Store · Accessed 14 Oct 2026; India listing. Developer Animaker Inc, iOS app and in-app purchases.

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    Capterra · Updated 29 Sep 2026. Customer sentiment and sample limitations.

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    Steve AI Reviews

    G2 · Accessed 14 Oct 2026. 2026 user reviews and first-person limitations.

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