ViewGum vs VidRush
VidRush is an AI production tool for long-form YouTube video: narration over B-roll, 6 to 60 minutes long, in 16:9 only. ViewGum is a short-form video editor that makes vertical shorts of 15 to 90 seconds for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels, from a topic or your own take.
Facts about VidRush checked October 20, 2026, from its own public pages
ViewGum is an AI short-form video editor for creators who want to grow and earn on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels. It turns a topic or a talking-head take into a finished short: faceless explainers, cartoon shorts and talking-head edits, with script, voice, captions and music.
ViewGum is best for
- Make monetizable YouTube Shorts with AI
- Faceless cartoon shorts for TikTok
- Edit a talking-head take into a Short
- Faceless explainer shorts for Instagram Reels
- Turn a topic into a finished short with captions and voice
At a glance
- VidRush makes horizontal 16:9 videos for long-form YouTube; its FAQ says it only produces horizontal video.
- ViewGum makes vertical 9:16 shorts of 15 to 90 seconds for four platforms.
- VidRush plans start at $99 a month for 2,000 credits, about 45 minutes of video.
- VidRush has no free trial; ViewGum gives new accounts welcome bonus credits.
Side by side
| Row | ViewGum | VidRush |
|---|---|---|
| What it makes | A finished vertical short: script, voiceover or your own take, pictures, captions, music and sound | Long-form documentary, explainer and listicle videos: research, script, voiceover, footage, edit and thumbnails1 |
| Starts from | A typed topic, or one talking-head take you upload | A short brief, a full script, your own narration (MP3 or WAV), or raw footage2 |
| Editing | Ask for changes in plain words in chat, swap a part, or pick another style | A timeline editor with Replace Media, plus a chat agent called Rush Agent2 |
| Vertical sizing | One 9:16 export that fits TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels | Horizontal 16:9 only2 |
| Length | 15 to 90 seconds for a faceless short | 6 to 60 minutes2 |
| Captions | Burned in, timed to each spoken word, kept inside one safe zone that clears all four apps' buttons | Not listed publicly |
| Voice | AI voiceover on faceless shorts; your own voice on talking-head edits | A voice library, cloned voices by Voice ID, or your own narration2 |
| Presenters | Your own on-camera take | A reusable custom avatar built from one photo2 |
| Posting | MP4 export with post copy written for each platform; no direct posting | Not listed publicly |
| Free tier | No free plan; welcome bonus credits once, plus a small daily sign-in bonus | No free trial; access is controlled2 |
| Watermark | No ViewGum watermark | Not listed publicly |
| Price from | Bonus credits to start, then Creator at $19.00 a month | Starter, $99 a month (2,000 credits a month, about 45 minutes of video, no extra seats, 1 concurrent job, 5 brand profiles)3 |
| API | No public REST API; software uses the MCP server | Not listed publicly |
| Agent (MCP) access | An MCP server at https://viewgum.com/mcp for paid plans | Not listed publicly |
Two ways to make a short
| Step | ViewGum | VidRush |
|---|---|---|
| Script | Script: included with ViewGum.A script built for a short: a hook, a build and a payoff | Script: included with VidRush.Writes the script1 |
| Voice | Voice: included with ViewGum.An AI voiceover, or your own voice on a talking-head edit | Voice: included with VidRush.A voice library, cloned voices or your own narration2 |
| Pictures or video | Pictures or video: included with ViewGum.A picture or animation for each scene | Pictures or video: included with VidRush.Footage for each section1 |
| Captions | Captions: included with ViewGum.Timed to each word, inside one safe zone that clears all four apps | Captions: not listed publicly for VidRush.Not listed publicly |
| Music and sound | Music and sound: included with ViewGum.Music and sound effects mixed under the voice | Music and sound: included with VidRush.Licensed stock music2 |
| Vertical export | Vertical export: included with ViewGum.One 9:16 export that fits all four apps, metadata stripped | Vertical export: not included with VidRush; you do this yourself.Horizontal 16:9 only2 |
| Change a part by asking | Change a part by asking: included with ViewGum.Ask in chat and ViewGum changes that part of the short | Change a part by asking: not listed publicly for VidRush.Not listed publicly |
| Price before it runs | Price before it runs: included with ViewGum.Quoted in credits first and charged exactly the quote | Price before it runs: not listed publicly for VidRush.Not listed publicly |
The main difference
The two tools make different formats. VidRush is built for long-form YouTube: a 6 to 60 minute horizontal video narrated over B-roll. ViewGum is built for the vertical feed: a 15 to 90 second short with a hook in the first seconds, captions inside one safe zone that clears all four apps and post copy for each platform. A channel that wants both formats would use a tool for each.
Made for monetizable content
- An original script written for your topic, not a template.
- Your own voice on a talking-head edit, or an AI voiceover on a faceless short.
- Visuals made for each scene, in a Cutout, Paper or Cartoon look, so the short is transformed, not reposted.
- Guidance on labeling AI content: How to label AI videos
Each platform decides what it pays for, and nothing here promises views or earnings. The rules in plain words: Can you monetize AI shorts?
Pricing
VidRush
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $99 | $990 a year | 2,000 credits a month, about 45 minutes of video, no extra seats, 1 concurrent job, 5 brand profiles |
| Creator | $239 | $2,390 a year | 6,000 credits a month, about 136 minutes of video, 1 seat, 2 concurrent jobs, 10 brand profiles |
| Pro | $639 | $6,390 a year | 18,000 credits a month, about 409 minutes of video, 3 seats, 3 concurrent jobs, 20 brand profiles |
| Scale | $1,750 | $17,500 a year | 50,000 credits a month, about 1,136 minutes of video, 1no extra seats, 5 concurrent jobs, 30 brand profiles |
| Studio | $4,990 | $49,900 a year | 150,000 credits a month, about 3,409 minutes of video, 15 seats, 6 concurrent jobs, 50 brand profiles |
Yearly billing charges 10 months for 12. Unused credits roll over, up to half the monthly allotment. docs.vidrush.ai pricing pages returned 404; dev.docs.vidrush.ai was used.
Source: VidRush pricing, checked October 20, 2026
ViewGum
| Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Free | No free plan; welcome bonus credits once, plus a small daily sign-in bonus |
| Creator | $19.00 |
| Pro | $49.00 |
| Studio | $149.00 |
Credits are shared across shorts, edits and exports. Every paid action is quoted first and charged exactly the quote.
Who should pick which
Pick VidRush if
- You make long-form YouTube videos of 6 to 60 minutes, narrated over footage.
- You want research, script, voice, footage and thumbnails handled for a horizontal video.
- You work as a team: VidRush's larger plans include seats and more concurrent jobs.
Pick ViewGum if
- You make vertical shorts for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or Facebook Reels.
- You want to start from one talking-head take, or from a typed topic with no filming.
- You want to try it on bonus credits before you pay.
Questions
Can VidRush make YouTube Shorts?
No. VidRush's FAQ says it only produces horizontal (16:9) videos suitable for long-form YouTube (checked October 20, 2026). ViewGum makes vertical 9:16 shorts.
Does VidRush have a free trial?
No. VidRush's FAQ says it does not provide a free trial and is in a controlled-access phase. ViewGum gives new accounts welcome bonus credits and a small daily sign-in bonus.
How much does VidRush cost?
VidRush's plans run from Starter at $99 a month for 2,000 credits to Studio at $4,990 a month, per its pricing docs in October 2026. Yearly billing charges 10 months and gives 12.
Can I use VidRush and ViewGum together?
Yes, for different formats: long-form in VidRush and vertical shorts in ViewGum. ViewGum does not import VidRush projects.
Does VidRush have an API or an MCP server?
Neither is listed on VidRush's public pages (checked October 20, 2026). ViewGum has an MCP server at https://viewgum.com/mcp for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other assistants.
Sources
Facts about VidRush come from its own public pages, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, so check VidRush's own pricing before you buy. All comparisons as data: compare.json
ViewGum's own pages
Make a short you can post
Start from a topic or your own take. ViewGum writes it, voices it, captions it and hands you one vertical export, then you change it by asking.
Sign in with Google. New accounts get bonus credits to start.