Animoto vs InVideo AI
Animoto
animoto.com
InVideo AI
invideo.ioSide by side
| Figure | Animoto | InVideo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · Social Media Video Makers | 9.2 (#1) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Spec score · AI Slideshow Makers | 9.1 (#2) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Spec score · Video Editing Software | 9.0 (#15) | 9.3 (#4) |
| Spec score · Video Creation And Editing Software | 9.1 (#3) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Spec score · Video Making Software | 9.1 (#3) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | CB Insights reports approximately $30 million raised across seven funding rounds and Redbrick as the acquirer in August 2023. | Crunchbase shows six funding rounds and lists investors including Weekend Fund, while the total funding amount is restricted on the public page. |
| Praise: ease of use | G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the intuitive interface, quick creation for beginners, and template and music libraries. | Independent Software Advice analysis says beginners praise the simple setup, intuitive workflow, drag-and-drop editing and tutorials. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 94 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 183 reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.7 out of 5 from 1,114 reviews | 1.8 out of 5 from 1,024 reviews. |
| System requirements | Animoto requires a powerful graphics card and recommends Chrome or Firefox; low-end hardware can prevent starting a project. | Invideo says no download is needed and the web tool works in popular browsers such as Safari and Chrome on mobile and desktop devices. |
| What it does | Animoto is a cloud video service that assembles user-selected images, text, elements and music into produced videos. | Invideo AI turns prompts into videos by writing scripts, selecting visuals, adding voiceovers, subtitles and music. |
Plans
Animoto
- FreeFree
- PremiumPriced on request
- PremiumPrice not published
- Basic$16 a month
- Professional$29 a month
- Professional Plus$79 a month
- BasicPrice not published
- ProfessionalPrice not published
- Professional PlusPrice not published
In their own words
Animoto
Animoto is a video creation service for assembling photos, video clips, text and music into shareable videos. It is available on the web and as an iOS app designed for making videos on an iPhone. The free plan includes unlimited videos, more than 50 music tracks, three standard fonts and 30 color swatches. Free videos carry a “Made with Animoto” watermark and cannot be downloaded. Animoto hosts videos and provides share links and embed codes. Professional and Professional Plus users can customize play pages with branding and a call-to-action button. Animoto 3 videos can export at 360p, 720p or 1080p; Professional and Professional Plus users can export at 4K. The mobile app sharing menu lists Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, Twitter and YouTube. For the website, Animoto recommends a desktop or laptop using Chrome or Firefox, and notes that some features may not work as intended in mobile browsers. Subscriptions can be monthly or annual and recur unless canceled; a single month can be purchased by turning off auto-renewal.
InVideo AI
InVideo AI is a cloud video-creation service available on the web and as a browser extension, with mobile apps listed. It can turn text or images into videos and includes AI avatars, output up to 4K, watermark-free export, and commercial use. Users can upload audio and import local video, image, and audio files. Support channels include email, chat, phone, community, and documentation. The company lists SOC 2 and GDPR compliance and positions the service for solo users, small businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprises. A free plan costs nothing, with a weekly quota reset. Ultra costs $60 a month, billed annually, and includes 3,000 credits per month, 20 seats, 80 GB, and 180 premium stock footage.