Best Explainer Video Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Animaker is ranked #1 of 40 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Powtoon and Doratoon. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Powtoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Golpo AI at $2/mo.
Explainer video tools help turn ideas, processes, or stories into short visual presentations. Compare character libraries, AI voiceover, and voiceover recording to see which creation options suit your project, then consider collaboration level, maximum video length, and export quality. Free-plan availability and the listed paid-from price offer context on access and cost. Animaker, Doratoon, and Scribe Animator are among the names to weigh against your needs. Think about the kind of video you want to produce and how you’ll make it, then use the listed capabilities to compare possible fits.
40 explainer video software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
40ranked
16free plans on this page
$2/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Explainer Video Software 25 channels on this page · 64 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromCharacter libraryVoiceover recordingAI voiceover最高 export qualityCollaboration levelMaximum video length Spec sheet Score
01 Animaker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.7
02 Powtoon Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.5
03 Doratoon Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceoverYes最高 export quality1080pCollaboration levelteamMaximum video length20 min 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
04 Explideo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
05 Mango Animation Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceovernot stated最高 export quality4kCollaboration levelsingle-userMaximum video lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 Renderforest Slideshow Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 Steve AI Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
08 Scribe Animator Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceoverYes最高 export quality1080pCollaboration levelsingle-userMaximum video lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 VideoScribe Free planNoPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 Biteable Free planNoPaid from15/user/moCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 Explain Everything Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
12 mySimpleshow Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceoverYes最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelteamMaximum video lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
13 Vyond Free planNoPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
14 Golpo AI Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
15 Plotagon Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
16 Doodly Free planNoPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.7
17 Voki Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelteamMaximum video lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
18 Whiteboard Video Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
19 Fliki Free planYesPaid from8/user/moCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video length40 min 3/8spec lines stated 6.5
20 Renderforest Animation Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceoverYes最高 export quality720pCollaboration levelteamMaximum video lengthnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
21 Toonly Free planNoPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingYesAI voiceoverNo最高 export quality1080pCollaboration levelsingle-userMaximum video lengthnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
22 Wideo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video length30 min 2/8spec lines stated 6.5
23 InstaDoodle Free planNoPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryYesVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
24 Jellypod Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter librarynot statedVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.4
25 Todrawn Scribe Free planYesPaid fromnot statedCharacter libraryNoVoiceover recordingnot statedAI voiceovernot stated最高 export qualitynot statedCollaboration levelnot statedMaximum video lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Character library | Voiceover recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animaker | 7.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Powtoon | 7.5 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Doratoon | 7.1 | Free plan | £5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Explideo | 7.1 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | Mango Animation Maker | 7.1 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Renderforest Slideshow Maker | 7.1 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Steve AI | 7.1 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Scribe Animator | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | VideoScribe | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Biteable | 6.9 | No | — | No | 15 /user/mo | — | — |
| 11 | Explain Everything | 6.9 | Free plan | $4.92/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | mySimpleshow | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Vyond | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 14 | Golpo AI | 6.8 | Free plan | $2/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Plotagon | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Doodly | 6.7 | No | $40.83/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Voki | 6.6 | No | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | Whiteboard Video Maker | 6.6 | Free plan | $8.33/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | Fliki | 6.5 | Free plan | $28/mo | Yes | 8 /user/mo | — | — |
| 20 | Renderforest Animation Maker | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Toonly | 6.5 | No | $40.83/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Wideo | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | InstaDoodle | 6.4 | No | $47/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Jellypod | 6.4 | Free plan | $25/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | Todrawn Scribe | 6.4 | Free plan | $6.25/mo | Yes | — | No | — |
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Questions about this list
Which explainer video software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Animaker is ranked #1 of 40 with a score of 7.7. Powtoon is second and Doratoon third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Golpo AI has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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