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Best Explainer Video Software 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Explainer video software helps you turn scripts or ideas into narrated videos with animated scenes, characters and visual assets. This guide helps buyers compare tools for making explainers on a computer, phone or through an API.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Explain Everything | Explain Everything is an online whiteboard for lessons, video tutorials and real-time collaboration. | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Doratoon | Doratoon creates animated videos and presentations online with AI, templates and stock assets. | 6.2 | £5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 mySimpleshow | mySimpleshow turns text into animated explainer videos with AI on the web and mobile. | 6.0 | $5.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Animaker | Animaker is an online animated video maker with a free plan and paid options. | 5.9 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Wideo | Freemium web, Android and API software for creating videos, with a free plan and seven-day trial. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Fliki | Fliki suits users creating videos from text or images, including those needing avatars, commercial use, or API access. | 5.7 | $28 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Plotagon | Plotagon apps make animated videos for fan fiction, original narratives, social stories, training and education. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Renderforest Slideshow Maker | Renderforest Slideshow Maker builds online slideshows from photos, video clips, captions and music. | 5.7 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Steve AI | It suits individuals and teams creating videos for marketing, social media, education, storytelling, or business training. | 5.7 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Explideo | Explideo makes hand-drawn whiteboard videos from narration or scenes and exports MP4 files. | 5.6 | $19 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
Use the maker-published fields to compare free plans, starting prices, platforms, voice features, collaboration, export quality and maximum video length. Platform support and plan terms vary by tool.
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Doratoon
Doratoon creates animated videos and presentations online with AI, templates and stock assets.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
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mySimpleshow
mySimpleshow turns text into animated explainer videos with AI on the web and mobile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
04
Animaker
Animaker is an online animated video maker with a free plan and paid options.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
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Wideo
Freemium web, Android and API software for creating videos, with a free plan and seven-day trial.
AndroidWebAPI Record5.8 Visit
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Fliki
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $28 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Fliki suits users creating videos from text or images, including those needing avatars, commercial use, or API access.
7
Plotagon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows Free plan Record5.7 Visit Plotagon apps make animated videos for fan fiction, original narratives, social stories, training and education.
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Renderforest Slideshow Maker
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $8 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Renderforest Slideshow Maker builds online slideshows from photos, video clips, captions and music.
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Steve AI
iPhone & iPadWebAPI $10 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit It suits individuals and teams creating videos for marketing, social media, education, storytelling, or business training.
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Explideo
WebWindowsMac $19 a month Record5.6 Visit Explideo makes hand-drawn whiteboard videos from narration or scenes and exports MP4 files.
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Powtoon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $8 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit Powtoon provides online 2D animation tools for creating animated videos and presentations.
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Whiteboard Video Maker
iPhone & iPadWebMac $9.99 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit The service is presented for education, marketing, sales, onboarding, training, and social video creation, including agencies and freelancers.
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Golpo AI
WebAPI $39.99 a month Record5.5 Visit Golpo AI may suit educators, creators, and teams making explainer videos from existing material or prompts.
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Biteable
Web Free plan Record5.4 Visit Web video maker offers a free plan, seven-day trial and team collaboration.
15
Muvizu
Windows $69.99 one-time Record5.4 Visit Muvizu is Windows software for 3D animation with character creation and AVI or Targa sequence export.
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Mango Animation Maker
WindowsMac Free plan Record5.3 Visit It suits personal, business, and school users creating animated explainers, training materials, promotions, whiteboard videos, or character pieces.
17
KolaVid
Web $14.99 a month Record5.2 Visit It suits teachers, creators, businesses, training teams, founders, NGOs, marketers, and organizations making short explainers.
18
VideoScribe
WebWindowsMac $12.50 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Animation software for custom explainer, marketing and training videos with drawing effects, AI scripts and voiceovers.
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CoAnimator
WindowsMacLinux $79 a year Record5.1 Visit CoAnimator is aimed at creators editing podcast clips, reels, and tutorials, as well as product teams producing demos, launch videos, or changelog updates.
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CreateStudio
WindowsMac $199 a year Record5.1 Visit Desktop studio for AI-generated explainers, 3D content, promo ads, shorts, VSLs and product demos.
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Todrawn Scribe
Web $75 a year Record5.1 Visit It suits developers, educators, and documentation creators making explainers, lessons, clips, documentation, or slides.
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Jellypod
iPhone & iPadWebAPI $25 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Jellypod may suit independent creators, marketers, educators, training teams, and organizations making audio or video content.
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Scribe Animator
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.9 Visit Scribe Animator is a browser whiteboard and explainer editor with screen recording and editable scenes.
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StrokeVideo
Web $99.90 a year Record4.8 Visit It suits teachers, workplace trainers, marketers, and faceless video creators who need narrated whiteboard explainers from text or source materials.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your workflow
Check whether a tool runs on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS or Android. An API option can matter when video creation needs to connect with another service.
A browser-based tool can suit mixed-device work, while a desktop or mobile app may fit a specific editing setup. Confirm the platform before choosing a plan.
Compare free plans and trials
A free plan lets you start without a subscription. The list also records free trials, which provide a separate way to evaluate paid features.
Read the plan note for limits and billing terms. Examples include Renderforest Slideshow Maker with a free plan and paid plans from $8 per month on annual billing, and Jellypod with a seven-day trial.
Check voiceover options
Compare voiceover recording with AI voiceover. Recording supports a voice captured for the project, while an AI voiceover option can provide generated narration.
Look for the voice method that matches your script, production process and need to revise narration.
Review characters and export quality
Character library size and maximum export quality affect the visual choices available for an explainer. Check both fields before committing to a plan.
A tool with the characters you need may still require a plan that supports the export quality you want.
Check video length and collaboration
Compare maximum video length with the duration of your planned explainer. A short limit can affect how you divide a lesson or presentation.
The collaboration level shows how a tool supports shared work. Review it alongside your team workflow before selecting software.
Questions
Which platforms are represented?
The comparison covers web, Windows, macOS, iOS, API and Android availability. Check the individual tool entry for its supported platforms.
Which tools have a free plan?
The list marks free-plan availability. Doratoon, mySimpleshow, Whiteboard Video Maker and Explain Everything are examples marked with a free plan.
Which tools list a free trial?
Free-trial availability is recorded separately from free plans. Jellypod lists a seven-day trial, while Voki lists a 15-day trial.
What starting prices are shown?
Examples include $8 per month for Renderforest Slideshow Maker on annual billing, $9.99 for Whiteboard Video Maker, $7.49 for Explain Everything on annual billing and $6.99 for Voki.
Can I compare voice and character features?
Yes. The comparison fields include character library, voiceover recording and AI voiceover, along with maximum video length and export quality.
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