OpenShorts at $1,343 MRR: an open source AI clip generator that turns long videos into vertical clips, with a hosted paid version
Podcasters and streamers paste a long video and get vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Subject: OpenShorts (Carlos Gracia)Subscription software
Case Overview & Background
Carlos Gracia runs OpenShorts, started July 2026. Figures: $1,343 MRR, $2,250 all-time.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
Podcast, webinar or stream.
Moments, reframing and captions.
Post to short-form platforms.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- MRR is revenue, not profit; costs are not shown
- Figures on TrustMRR change over time
- No founder interview, so the build story is not documented
Key Takeaways
- Open source can be a funnel to a hosted paid plan
- Founded in July 2026, so revenue is very early
Sources
TrustMRR Stripe-verified page: OpenShorts
Note: TrustMRR listing with revenue pulled from Stripe. Viewed October 20, 2026. The description on the page is a listing description, not a signed founder quote.
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