True set-and-forget
Once a series is configured, new videos are written, rendered and posted without you touching them.
CartoonMakerAI vs AutoShorts.ai
AutoShorts.ai wins on automation: it posts for you, with narration. CartoonMakerAI wins on the footage itself: each scene is generated video in a chosen cartoon style, and stories can run up to 10 minutes. But you post manually and add narration yourself.
Facts checked October 14, 2026 · Written by the CartoonMakerAI team
Side by side
The comparison table.
The two products start from different places. A faceless-channel autopilot: set up a series once and it writes, renders and posts a new short on a schedule. CartoonMakerAI is a cartoon video generator: one brief and one style in, a finished multi-scene video out.
What it makes
CartoonMakerAI
AI-generated cartoon scenes from a written prompt, rendered in a chosen style and stitched into one video file.
AutoShorts.ai
Short vertical videos from AI still images with voiceover; some scenes animated with motion credits.
Starting price
CartoonMakerAI
Free for images; video from $19/mo (125 credits ≈ 62 s of video).
AutoShorts.ai
$19/mo ($16/mo yearly).
Free plan
CartoonMakerAI
3 images a month. No video on the free plan.
AutoShorts.ai
Listed, but currently paused by AutoShorts.
Video length
CartoonMakerAI
Up to 10 minutes per generation: an LLM splits the story into scenes of up to 15 s each. Credits are the practical limit.
AutoShorts.ai
30–90 seconds. No long-form.
Finished multi-scene video
CartoonMakerAI
Yes. Scenes are rendered and joined into a single downloadable file automatically.
AutoShorts.ai
Yes, generated and posted automatically.
Cartoon / animation styles
CartoonMakerAI
Eight cartoon directions: Cel Classic, Anime, Claymation, 3D Toon, Watercolor, Pixel Art, Noir Comic, Kids Song.
AutoShorts.ai
Disney Toon, Childrens Book, Comic Book, Lego, Minecraft, GTA V and others.
Character consistency
CartoonMakerAI
Each scene starts from the last frame of the one before it, and the character and setting wording is repeated in every scene. No reference-image upload yet.
AutoShorts.ai
Not documented.
Voice and audio
CartoonMakerAI
Music track in Kids Song mode. No narration or text-to-speech yet.
AutoShorts.ai
Voiceover in many languages, voice cloning, background music.
Commercial use
CartoonMakerAI
Paid plans: you own the videos and may use them commercially, including monetized channels.
AutoShorts.ai
AutoShorts' FAQ says the videos are yours, including to sell to clients.
How you pay
CartoonMakerAI
Credits: 2 per second of video. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
AutoShorts.ai
Monthly plan by posting frequency, plus motion credits.
Pricing
Plans and what they buy.
CartoonMakerAI
- FreeFree
3 images/mo + 5 one-time credits. No video.
- Starter$19/mo
125 credits/mo ≈ 62 s of video. No watermark.
- Creator$49/mo
325 credits/mo ≈ 162 s of video. Priority queue.
- Pro$99/mo
650 credits/mo ≈ 325 s of video. Highest priority, batch generation.
AutoShorts.ai
- FreeFree
Temporarily paused by AutoShorts (as of our check).
- Starter$19/mo · $16/mo yearly
1 series posting 3×/week, 27 motion credits/mo.
- Daily$39/mo · $33/mo yearly
1 series posting daily, 62 motion credits/mo.
- Hardcore$69/mo · $58/mo yearly
1 series posting 2×/day, 124 motion credits/mo.
All paid plans include auto-posting, HD, background music, voice cloning and no watermark. AutoShorts states it does not offer refunds.
Strengths and trade-offs
Where each one wins.
AutoShorts.ai is stronger at
Simple pricing
Plans are defined by how often you post, and none of the paid plans carry a watermark.
Narration included
Every video comes with a voiceover and music, so it is postable as-is.
For cartoon creators, AutoShorts.ai is weaker at
Mostly still images
Motion is rationed by motion credits (27–124 a month), so most scenes are stills with camera movement rather than animation.
Shorts only
Videos max out at 90 seconds and the product is built around series, so one-off or long-form videos do not fit.
No refunds, limited retention
AutoShorts says it cannot offer refunds, and videos are deleted after 120 days.
CartoonMakerAI's own limits
No free video
The free plan is for testing styles with images. Video starts on Starter, so you cannot try a full video without paying.
No narration yet
There is no built-in voiceover or text-to-speech. Faceless channels that rely on a narrator add the voice track in an editor afterwards.
Prompt-driven, not frame-by-frame
You direct each video through the brief and style, not a timeline. If you need to place a character's hand at an exact frame, an animation editor gives you more control.
Long videos cost real credits
Video is 2 credits per second. A 10-minute story is 1,200 credits, more than any single monthly plan includes, so long formats need top-ups.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your format.
Choose AutoShorts.ai if
- You want a faceless TikTok or Shorts account that posts daily without your involvement.
- Narrated still-image stories are good enough for your niche.
- You value a low monthly price tied to posting frequency.
Choose CartoonMakerAI if
- You want every scene animated, not stills with motion effects.
- You want to review each video before it goes out.
- You make longer cartoon stories or kids' songs.
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CartoonMakerAI vs AutoShorts.ai: FAQ
AutoShorts.ai and CartoonMakerAI both start at $19. What is the difference?
AutoShorts' $19 buys a series posting three times a week from narrated still images. CartoonMakerAI's $19 buys about a minute of fully generated cartoon video a month, with no narration or auto-posting.
Which looks more animated?
CartoonMakerAI, because each scene is generated video. AutoShorts animates only as many scenes as your motion credits allow.
Can I use both together?
Some creators use automated shorts for volume and generated cartoon videos for flagship episodes. They serve different jobs.
Sources and method
AutoShorts.ai details were checked against AutoShorts.ai's own website on October 14, 2026. Prices are in USD before tax. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before buying. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@cartoonmakerai.com and we will correct it.
See the styles for yourself.
Three free images a month let you test every cartoon direction before choosing a plan.