ViewGum vs Zebracat
Zebracat is an AI video generator that turns a prompt, script, URL or audio file into a finished video with visuals, voiceover and captions, and schedules it to social channels. ViewGum is a short-form video editor that makes a finished vertical short from a typed topic or one talking-head take, and you change it by asking in chat.
Facts about Zebracat 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
- Zebracat turns a prompt, script, URL or audio file into a video with voiceover, music and captions, per its home page, checked October 20, 2026.
- Zebracat lists Cat Mode at $39 a month, Super Cat at $99 and Unlimited Cat at $199 on monthly billing, per its pricing page.
- Zebracat's Free plan gives 5 free videos a month with a Zebracat watermark.
- Zebracat connects TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn and posts approved videos on a schedule.
- Both have an MCP server with account sign-in; Zebracat's runs on your plan and credits.
Side by side
| Row | ViewGum | Zebracat |
|---|---|---|
| What it makes | A finished vertical short: script, voiceover or your own take, pictures, captions, music and sound | Finished videos with visuals, voiceover, music and captions, including faceless Shorts, Reels and TikToks2 |
| Starts from | A typed topic, or one talking-head take you upload | A prompt, script, URL, website or audio file1 |
| Editing | Ask for changes in plain words in chat, swap a part, or pick another style | Edit text, visuals, voice and pacing before publishing1 |
| Vertical sizing | One 9:16 export that fits TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels | One finished file in the ratio the platform wants; its MCP page shows vertical and 16:9 requests2 |
| Length | 15 to 90 seconds for a faceless short | One finished video up to 5 minutes, per its faceless video page2 |
| Captions | Burned in, timed to each spoken word, kept inside one safe zone that clears all four apps' buttons | Accurate captions added to every video automatically1 |
| Voice | AI voiceover on faceless shorts; your own voice on talking-head edits | Standard AI voices in 170+ languages; voice clones on paid plans, 5 a month on Super Cat3 |
| Presenters | Your own on-camera take | Library avatars on Cat Mode; 120+ premium avatars and 5 custom avatars a month on Super Cat3 |
| Posting | MP4 export with post copy written for each platform; no direct posting | Connect TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn; approved videos are scheduled and posted2 |
| Free tier | No free plan; welcome bonus credits once, plus a small daily sign-in bonus | Free plan with 5 free videos a month and no credit card required2 |
| Watermark | No ViewGum watermark | The Free plan contains a Zebracat watermark3 |
| Price from | Bonus credits to start, then Creator at $19.00 a month | Cat Mode, $39 a month (15 videos a month, 350 generative AI credits, voices in 170+ languages, 1 brand kit)3 |
| API | No public REST API; software uses the MCP server | A Zebracat API is listed, with API access on its custom top plan3 |
| Agent (MCP) access | An MCP server at https://viewgum.com/mcp for paid plans | MCP server at https://mcp.zebracat.ai/mcp with Zebracat sign-in; it uses your plan and credits4 |
Two ways to make a short
| Step | ViewGum | Zebracat |
|---|---|---|
| Script | Script: included with ViewGum.A script built for a short: a hook, a build and a payoff | Script: included with Zebracat.Generates scripts that hook the audience1 |
| Voice | Voice: included with ViewGum.An AI voiceover, or your own voice on a talking-head edit | Voice: included with Zebracat.AI voices in 170+ languages and voice cloning3 |
| Pictures or video | Pictures or video: included with ViewGum.A picture or animation for each scene | Pictures or video: included with Zebracat.Stock footage, AI footage or gameplay under the voice2 |
| Captions | Captions: included with ViewGum.Timed to each word, inside one safe zone that clears all four apps | Captions: included with Zebracat.Captions are added to every video automatically1 |
| Music and sound | Music and sound: included with ViewGum.Music and sound effects mixed under the voice | Music and sound: included with Zebracat.Stock clips and music are included on Cat Mode3 |
| Vertical export | Vertical export: included with ViewGum.One 9:16 export that fits all four apps, metadata stripped | Vertical export: included with Zebracat.Its MCP page shows requests for vertical video4 |
| 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 Zebracat.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 Zebracat.Not listed publicly |
The main difference
Zebracat takes a prompt, script, URL or audio file and returns a finished video, with an AI voice, captions, music and AI or stock footage. You edit text, visuals, voice and pacing, then it schedules and posts the video to your channels. ViewGum works from a typed topic or one talking-head take. It writes a script with a hook in the first seconds, a re-hook and a payoff, and puts a picture or animation under each scene on faceless shorts. It exports an MP4 with post copy for each platform; it does not post for you.
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
Zebracat
| Plan | Monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Mode | $39 | 15 videos a month, 350 generative AI credits, voices in 170+ languages, 1 brand kit |
| Super Cat | $99 | 40 videos a month, 1400 credits, 5 custom avatars and 5 voice clones a month, translation into 25+ languages, 5 brand kits |
| Unlimited Cat | $199 | Unlimited videos, 3,600 generative AI credits a month, unlimited brand kits |
Amounts are the monthly-billing prices shown on the pricing page. The page offers yearly billing at 40% off; the yearly amounts are not in the page text.
Source: Zebracat 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 Zebracat if
- You want posting built in: Zebracat connects TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn and posts on a schedule.
- You want AI avatars, voice clones or translation into 25+ languages on a paid plan.
- You turn a URL, a script or an audio file into a video.
Pick ViewGum if
- You want a short written for a hook, a payoff and a close.
- You start from a typed topic with no filming, or from one talking-head take you upload.
- You want to change a short by asking in chat and see the credit price first.
Questions
Is ViewGum or Zebracat better for YouTube Shorts?
It depends on what you start with. Zebracat turns a prompt, script, URL or audio file into a video and can post it for you. ViewGum makes a finished Short from a typed topic or one talking-head take and exports an MP4 with post copy.
Does Zebracat have a free plan?
Yes. Zebracat lists a Free plan with 5 free videos a month and no credit card required, and its videos contain a Zebracat watermark (Zebracat site, checked October 20, 2026). ViewGum gives new accounts welcome bonus credits and a small daily sign-in bonus.
How much does Zebracat cost?
Zebracat lists Cat Mode at $39 a month, Super Cat at $99 and Unlimited Cat at $199 on monthly billing, per its pricing page in October 2026. Yearly billing is offered at 40% off.
Does Zebracat add captions?
Yes. Zebracat adds captions to every video automatically (Zebracat home page, October 2026). ViewGum burns in captions timed to each spoken word, 1 to 6 words at a time, inside one safe zone that clears all four apps.
Can I edit the video after Zebracat makes it?
Yes. Zebracat lets you edit text, visuals, voice and pacing before publishing (Zebracat home page, checked October 20, 2026). In ViewGum you ask for a change in plain words in chat, and ViewGum quotes it in credits first.
Does Zebracat have an API or an MCP server?
Yes, both. Zebracat lists an API on its custom top plan and has an MCP server at https://mcp.zebracat.ai/mcp that runs on your plan and credits. ViewGum has an MCP server at https://viewgum.com/mcp for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other MCP clients, and no public REST API.
Sources
Facts about Zebracat come from its own public pages, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, so check Zebracat's own pricing before you buy. All comparisons as data: compare.json
- www.zebracat.ai/
- www.zebracat.ai/features/faceless-video-generator
- www.zebracat.ai/pricing
- www.zebracat.ai/mcp
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.
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