Best Explainer Video Software in 2026
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In short: Animaker is ranked #1 of 40 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Powtoon and Steve AI. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Powtoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Renderforest Slideshow Maker at $0.67/mo.
Explainer videos can use characters, narration, and collaboration in different combinations to clarify an idea or process. Compare character libraries and AI voiceover with voiceover recording and each tool’s stated collaboration level. Maximum video length and 最高 export quality help you assess the output limits shown, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide access and cost details. Animaker and Powtoon are among the available options, alongside Steve AI. Think about the kind of video you want to make and how you plan to produce it, then weigh those needs against the listed features and plans.
40 explainer video software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Animaker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 2 Powtoon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$8/mo
- 3 Steve AI iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$10/mo
- 4 Doratoon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8£5/mo Character library: YesVoiceover recording: YesAI voiceover: Yes
- 5 Renderforest Slideshow Maker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$0.67/mo
- 6 Scribe Animator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Voiceover recording: YesAI voiceover: Yes
- 7 Explain Everything iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$7.49/mo
- 8 Plotagon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 9 Voki iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$5/mo Character library: YesVoiceover recording: Yes
- 10 Renderforest Animation Maker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Character library: YesVoiceover recording: YesAI voiceover: Yes
- 11 Vyond iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 12 Mango Animation Maker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$8.25/mo Character library: YesVoiceover recording: Yes
- 13 mySimpleshow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Character library: YesVoiceover recording: YesAI voiceover: Yes
- 14 Explideo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$19/mo
- 15 Fliki No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$28/mo
- 16 Golpo AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$2/mo
- 17 Wideo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 18 Whiteboard Video Maker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$8.33/mo
- 19 Jellypod No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0$25/mo
- 20 Todrawn Scribe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0$6.25/mo Character library: No
- 21 Biteable No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 22 Inkplainer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7Free
- 23 ToMotion AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6₹1,999/mo
- 24 Toonly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$40.83/mo Character library: YesVoiceover recording: YesAI voiceover: No
- 25 VideoScribe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Character library: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which explainer video software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Animaker is ranked #1 of 40 with a score of 7.9. Powtoon is second and Steve AI third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Renderforest Slideshow Maker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.