Playhead · House #9,801

What it is

Calls itself “video intelligence API”.

• Calls itself: video intelligence API

“Playhead is a video intelligence API for AI agents.”

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“VS Code -> https://tryplayhead.com/watch-video-in/vs-code”

What it costs

Monthly subscription. A free tier up to a usage limit. Has an enterprise plan. Sales on request.

• Monthly: yes
• Free plan: free up to a limit
• Enterprise plan: yes
• Contact sales: yes

“50,000 credits a month free, then plans from $19”

“50,000 credits a month free”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Built for solo users and teams.

• Sells to: developers
• Company size: solo / indie · teams

“Your own software calls the same engine over the API.”

“For one person who reads ads and footage daily.”

How it runs

A API. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the npm. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product.

• Kind: api
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• Distributed via: npm
• API: yes
• AI role: core to the product

“Your own software calls the same engine over the API.”

“Playhead reads the video on its own servers and sends back the answer.”

What it works with

Integrates with ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and 1 more.

• Integrates with: ChatGPT · Claude · Cursor · +1

“Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor, or call it from your own code.”

“In any client with a filesystem, such as Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code, pass a path like ~/Movies/cut.mov.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “50,000”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Number claimed: 50,000
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Log in Sign up”

“…free · 2 questions a day without an account”