
Shoot the video you never made
MakiRoll is a video recording application designed to help users create captioned talking-head videos in under 15 minutes without the pressure of performing for the camera. By removing the self-view mirror and replacing it with adaptive questions and cues, the app lets you talk naturally from a rough idea rather than memorizing a script.
The platform solves the common struggles of recording video, such as awkward takes, memorization, and staring at oneself, by automatically cutting silences and finding the strongest story from your ramblings. It is built for individuals who struggle with camera confidence, want to stop overthinking their takes, and need a frictionless way to record their thoughts.
Records you while showing questions and cues instead of your own live image, so you talk naturally rather than performing. Cues adapt as you talk, with guidance when you need it and nudges when you drift.
Bring a rough idea — it doesn't need to be fully formed — and MakiRoll helps you shape it into a recording session.
No scripts or memorization. You can stumble, think and pause; Maki cuts the silence and identifies the clips worth keeping and the strongest story in your ramble.
Maki assembles your strongest takes into a captioned video, then you rearrange, trim and approve the final cut yourself.
All plans include unlimited exports with no watermarks; posting is optional, so you can practice without publishing.
Try the first three videos free, then pick a plan based on how often you want to record. A yearly billing option saves up to 37%.
A rough idea is enough — MakiRoll helps you shape it.
Guidance when you need it, cues when you drift. You see questions instead of yourself, so you can stumble, think and pause without memorizing anything.
Maki identifies the clips worth keeping and finds the strongest story in your footage.
Rearrange, trim and approve the captioned video. Ready to share — posting is optional.
Three free videos to start, no credit card required. Paid plans: Casual $7.50/month ($89.99 billed yearly, save 25%) with 120 videos/year; Creator $14.50/month ($174.99 billed yearly, save 27%) with 250 videos/year; Unlimited $25.00/month ($299.99 billed yearly, save 37%) with unlimited videos. All plans include unlimited exports and no watermarks. Prices in USD and include VAT where applicable. C
$7.50/month or $89.99/year
Make 120 videos/year, unlimited exports, no watermarks. 'Great for getting started.'
$14.50/month or $174.99/year
Make 250 videos/year, unlimited exports, no watermarks. 'Build a recording habit.'
$25.00/month or $299.99/year
Make unlimited videos, unlimited exports, no watermarks. 'For whenever inspiration strikes.'
MakiRoll is an iOS app for making talking-head videos. Instead of watching yourself on camera, you see questions and cues that adapt as you talk. When you're done, Maki finds the strongest clips and story in your recording and cuts them together into a captioned video you can trim, rearrange and approve.
No. MakiRoll is built around talking without a script — you bring a rough idea, record while responding to on-screen questions, and can stumble, think and pause freely. Maki cuts the silence and assembles your strongest takes.
Three videos are free with no credit card required. After that: Casual at $7.50/month ($89.99 billed yearly) for 120 videos/year, Creator at $14.50/month ($174.99 billed yearly) for 250 videos/year, and Unlimited at $25.00/month ($299.99 billed yearly) for unlimited videos. All plans include unlimited exports and no watermarks. Prices are in USD and include VAT where applicable, and you can cancel anytime.
The site lists an iOS App; no Android, web or desktop version is mentioned.
Yes. Maki proposes the cut, but 'the final cut is yours' — you can rearrange, trim and approve before exporting. Exports are unlimited and watermark-free on every plan, and posting is optional.
No, MakiRoll is a commercial subscription product sold through monthly or yearly plans.
No. MakiRoll says it doesn't magically erase camera awkwardness — it removes things that make recording uncomfortable (like seeing yourself and memorizing scripts) so it's easier to get practice reps in. Posting is optional, so you can improve without an audience.
The site shows early-user testimonials: Antonis Evmorfopoulos reports making a 2–3 minute video from a 4–5 minute single take that he planned to post the same day, and Ed Richards, who had stopped recording after being told he was boring and monotone, describes using it to get back to recording his thoughts.