Animoto vs YouTube
Animoto
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YouTube
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| Figure | Animoto | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Spec score · Social Media Video Makers | 9.2 (#1) | 8.3 (#13) |
| Spec score · Video Editing Software | 9.0 (#15) | 8.4 (#39) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Videos are private by default and accessible to others only when the user shares a link or posts the video elsewhere. | YouTube says it does not sell personal information and provides controls to review and manage data saved and used across Google services. |
| Support | Animoto directs customers who need help with their data practices to its Customer Team at [email protected]. | YouTube directs users to its Help Center, Help Community, and TeamYouTube for troubleshooting and updates. |
| What it does | Animoto is a cloud video service that assembles user-selected images, text, elements and music into produced videos. | YouTube lets people discover, watch, and share videos and other content, and provides a platform for creators and advertisers. |
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
YouTube
- Sports + News Plan$49.99 a month
- YouTube TV$59.99 a month
- Sports Plan$64.99 a month
- 4K Plus$9.99 a month
- More premium TV add-ons$1.99 a month
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.
YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers. People can browse and search without a Google account, though some features require one. Channel owners can upload videos, comment, and make Shorts and playlists; YouTube Studio is the place to post videos and edit a channel. Shorts are vertical videos of 60 seconds or less, alongside longer videos. Recommendations use signals such as viewing behavior, likes, dislikes, subscriptions, and satisfaction feedback. Users can pause, edit, or delete their search and watch history. Developers can use YouTube APIs to embed playback, search and manage content, review analytics, add subscribe buttons, and manage live streams. Eligible Partner Program creators may access multiple revenue streams, subject to regional availability and program criteria. The free service is listed for Android, iOS, and web, with an API. YouTube Premium adds ad-free viewing on millions of videos, offline downloads, background play, and ad-free music in YouTube Music, though some creator and event promotions may remain. Premium plan options include individual, household family, and annually verified student plans.