Simi by Lamina Labs
Fast whiteboard-style narrated explainer videos generated from a document or prompt, with an API for programmatic generation.
No NPMCA agreement. The provider's standard public terms apply.
What they offer
Simi generates narrated whiteboard videos from PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Markdown, plain text, or a prompt; about 40 seconds to generate a one-minute video per its site; plans listed 2026-09-09: Plus $19.99/month (6,000 credits), Pro $49.99/month (18,000), Max $99.99/month (45,000), Business custom, with annual discounts; one credit is roughly one second of video; HTTP API, Python and Node SDKs, and an MCP server.
Why it matters for pavement contractors
Optional bake-off candidate for short visual explainers from the Heat Safety packet. Young company (YC-backed); content accuracy and Spanish quality must be tested, and everything still needs NPMCA review.
Pricing
Credit-based subscription per author.