Open-Genjutsu: a free open-source alternative to $150/mo AI video recasting tools
matchaman11 · x · 2026-10-29
Developer Anil Matcha released Open-Genjutsu, an open-source alternative to AI video cloning services that typically cost $150/month ($2,000/year).
- Swaps the performer in a short video using a character reference while keeping original movement and location
- Local-first workspace: media stays on-device; exports a local MP4 after draft review and explicit HD approval, restoring the source soundtrack
- Built with Seedance, FFmpeg and FastAPI; MIT-licensed and already at 900+ stars on GitHub
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