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Ella by Novella

AI video creation Chrome extension letting creators switch between Kling, Seedance, and other models in one editor.

4.0 Video
4.0 Very good 4.0
Multi-model access avoids being locked into one video generator's style or limitations Annual billing ($384-$780/year) is a bigger upfront commitment than month-to-month competitors
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PricingFrom $32/mo
Free planYes
CompanyNovella AI
PlatformsChrome Extension, Web
CategoryVideo
Founded2023
Last reviewedAug 2026
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Overview

Ella is an AI video creation platform built by Novella AI, founded in July 2023 by Gasper Chiaramonte, Michael Morello, and Averee Chang, delivered as a Chrome extension that combines generation, editing, and export in one workspace.

Rather than locking users into one underlying video model, Ella lets creators switch between Kling, HappyHorse, Seedance, and other generation models from a single prompt-driven interface, paired with a built-in cloud video editor for assembling final cuts. Per public revenue data, Novella AI reached roughly $440K in revenue with a four-person team, indicating real paying usage rather than a pre-revenue prototype.

Ella is built for creators, editors, and marketers who want a faster loop between AI video generation and finished output, rather than teams needing frame-level manual VFX control. It includes a free plan plus credit bundles, with the Pro plan billed annually at $384/year (about $32/month) and the Max plan at $780/year for high-volume output.

Key features

  • Single interface spanning multiple AI video models, including Kling, HappyHorse, and Seedance
  • Built-in cloud-based video editor for assembly and export
  • Prompt-to-cinematic-video generation
  • Chrome extension delivery with no separate desktop install
  • Credit bundle purchases alongside subscription plans
  • Free plan for testing generation and editing before upgrading

Screenshots & demo

Pricing

Free
$0
  • 10 generations per month
  • Explore the platform
  • Access to basic features
Starter
$14/mo
  • 1000 generative credits/month
  • 1000 text or 200 images or 30 videos
  • 50 GB cloud storage
  • Access to all models
  • Standard email support
Pro
$32/mo
  • 3000 generative credits/month
  • 3000 text or 600 images or 90 videos
  • 150 GB cloud storage
  • Access to all models
  • Priority email support

Is Ella by Novella expensive?

Ella by Novella starts at $32, which is 112% above the Video median of $15.1 a month across the 142 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Video starts at $0.5 and the most expensive at $295.

65% of Video tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Video, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multi-model access avoids being locked into one video generator's style or limitations
  • Free plan lets creators test the full generate-edit-export loop before paying
  • Real revenue traction, roughly $440K per public data, from a four-person team signals product-market fit
  • Chrome extension delivery skips a desktop software install

Cons

  • Annual billing ($384-$780/year) is a bigger upfront commitment than month-to-month competitors
  • Chrome-extension-only delivery limits use on other browsers or mobile
  • Four-person team size, per public data, constrains support capacity at scale
  • Access to third-party models like Kling and Seedance depends on those providers' own uptime and pricing

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Ella by Novella (this tool)4.0Yes$32/moSingle interface spanning multiple AI video models, including Kling, HappyHorse, and Seedance
InVideo AI4.2Yes$25/moGenerates a complete video, script, voiceover, and footage, from one prompt
Animoto4.0Yes$16/moPatented Cinematic AI video assembly
AI Inspo3.7YesFreeUnified video, image and music generation in one account

Alternatives to Ella by Novella

4 tools matched to Ella by Novella on what they do, their category and their price.

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One account, one credit pool, across Seedance 2.5/Kling 3.0/Vidu Q3 Pro for video, image and music generation – 200,000+ creators.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ella by Novella?
Ella by Novella is a video tool. AI video creation Chrome extension letting creators switch between Kling, Seedance, and other models in one editor.
Is Ella by Novella free?
Yes, Ella by Novella offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $32/month.
How much does Ella by Novella cost?
Ella by Novella plans: Free $0; Starter $14/mo; Pro $32/mo.
What are the best Ella by Novella alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are InVideo AI, Animoto, and AI Inspo, compared side by side above.

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