mySimpleshow vs Sketchie
mySimpleshow
simpleshow.comSketchie
sketchie.aiSide by side
| Figure | mySimpleshow | Sketchie |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · AI Explainer Video Makers | 9.0 (#4) | 7.9 (#13) |
| API | The public API accepts text, templates and avatars, supports branding controls, previews, rendering and webhooks, and connects CRM, LMS, CMS, intranet and custom applications. | The HTTP API returns a rendered video and editable scene graph, and supports edits to individual scenes. |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Lima, Peru |
| Integrations | Official integration listings include Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo, Wistia, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest and Neogov. | Sketchie provides an MCP server with setup instructions for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and the Claude app; a hosted connector for Claude web and mobile is described as roadmap work. |
| Security | simpleshow says it completed a SOC 2 assessment and complies with TISAX security standards. | The privacy policy says Sketchie uses industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest and does not guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | The pricing page directs questions to [email protected] and says Enterprise includes dedicated support and services. | The Team plan includes priority support, and Enterprise offers dedicated support. |
Plans
mySimpleshow
- ClassroomFree
- FreeFree
- Fun$5.99 a month
- Business$129 a month
- Pro$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Sketchie
- Solo$9.99 a month
- Plus$19.99 a month
- Pro$49.99 a month
- Max$99.99 a month
- Team$499.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
mySimpleshow
mySimpleshow is a browser-based video maker that uses AI to turn text into animated explainer videos. Its Simplifier analyzes pasted text or uploaded files and makes a short script from key information; the AI Story Generator creates scripts from answers to a few questions. Users can make illustrated videos, AI avatar videos, or narrated videos from PowerPoint slides. Scripts are supported in more than 40 languages, and videos can be translated with one click into more than 20 languages. The Free plan costs nothing and includes three video renderings per month, two AI avatars, three illustration styles, and video-link sharing. Eligible schools and universities can use Classroom at free for up to 50 students, with collaboration, downloads, and subtitle editing. The API can create videos from text, templates, and avatars and return completed links through webhooks. Integrations include Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo, Wistia, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Neogov. The SaaS platform runs in a browser and is hosted in an AWS virtual private cloud.