Parallux vs. Draftly
Parallux and Draftly both work the same way under the hood now - an AI-generated video backdrop, sliced into frames that play back as you scroll. That surprised us too; Parallux started out as a real-time 3D renderer and pivoted once it became clear that was the more honest comparison to make. The real differences are cost structure and content depth, not the rendering technique.
| Feature | Parallux | Draftly |
|---|---|---|
| How it renders | AI-generated video, scroll-synced | AI-generated video, scroll-synced |
| Generation cost model | Matched to a shared scene library - generate and refine for free, unlimited | A fresh AI video is generated per site, which is why it isn't free |
| Generation time | 15-20 seconds | Minutes (real video generation) |
| Price to publish | $25/mo, free to generate and refine first | $25/mo |
| Built-in content blocks | 11 types (pricing, FAQ, testimonials, stats, gallery...), available on every generation | Preset-dependent - varies by which of their ~50+ presets you start from |
| Preset/template library | 6 style archetypes shown publicly, scene-matched automatically | ~50+ presets, some (like their flagship "Aether") genuinely striking |
| Custom domain | Not yet built | Included |
| Code export | Not yet built | ZIP export available |
Where Parallux wins
- Free, unlimited generation and refinement - Draftly's per-site video cost means you're paying before you've seen your result
- Faster generation (15-20s vs. minutes) since nothing is rendered fresh per site
- The same 11-block content system on every site, not gated behind which preset you picked
Where Draftly wins
- A custom domain, included now - Parallux doesn't have this yet
- Code export (ZIP) for anyone who wants to self-host or hand off to a developer - Parallux doesn't have this yet either
- A much bigger, more mature preset library, with some genuinely impressive flagship presets
If you want to try before you commit and don't need a custom domain or code export yet, Parallux's cost model is the real advantage. If you need a custom domain or code export today, Draftly already has both.