Animaker vs FlexClip
Animaker and FlexClip side by side, as of September 2026: what each one costs, what it's made for, and when smooth.video, a free animation tool that runs in your browser with no account, does the job instead.
- Free
- No signup
- No watermark
Animaker vs FlexClip at a glance
| Animaker | FlexClip | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, 1080p from the Starter plan at US$19 a month billed yearly | Free plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly | Free, no paid plan |
| Account | Required | Required to save projects | Not needed |
| Watermark | On free plan exports | On free plan exports | Never |
| Export resolution | 1080p on Starter, 2K on Pro, 4K on Enterprise | 720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business | Any size, 4K included |
- Price
- AnimakerFree plan, 1080p from the Starter plan at US$19 a month billed yearly
- FlexClipFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly
- smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
- Account
- AnimakerRequired
- FlexClipRequired to save projects
- smooth.videoNot needed
- Watermark
- AnimakerOn free plan exports
- FlexClipOn free plan exports
- smooth.videoNever
- Export resolution
- Animaker1080p on Starter, 2K on Pro, 4K on Enterprise
- FlexClip720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business
- smooth.videoAny size, 4K included
As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Animaker and FlexClip before you decide.
Animaker
- Exports
- Counted each month: 10 on Starter, 30 on Pro
- Where your files live
- In your Animaker account
- Characters and lip-synced voiceover
- Yes
- AI video from a prompt
- Yes
When Animaker fits better
Your video tells a story with characters that walk, talk and react to a voiceover, or you want an AI to draft the whole video from a prompt. smooth.video has no characters and no voiceover.
Animaker vs smooth.videoFlexClip
- Projects
- 12 saved projects on the free plan
- GIF export
- 120p, 240p or 480p
- Motion
- In, Out and Loop animation presets
- Stock library, AI subtitles, voices, avatars
- Yes
When FlexClip fits better
You assemble marketing videos from stock clips and music, need AI subtitles, a voiceover or an avatar, or record your screen for a tutorial. smooth.video has no stock library and no AI tools.
FlexClip vs smooth.videoWhen smooth.video fits better
Your video is made of text, logos, photos, shapes and numbers, you'd rather not count exports, and you want 4K or a transparent overlay without paying for a plan.
You're animating a logo, a title, a product or a stat, want to set the motion yourself, and need a sharp GIF or a 4K video without paying for a plan.
Open the editor- Free, full stop
- No plan, no trial, no credits, no export limit.
- No account
- Open the page and the editor is already there.
- Nothing is uploaded
- Your files are read and rendered by your own browser.
- No watermark
- Every export is clean, at any size, 4K included.
Start from a template
See all 203 templatesOpen one, change the words, export. Every element stays editable.
Questions
Does smooth.video have characters?
No. It animates text, images, video, shapes and drawings. To animate a character, bring it in as an image, or as a layered PSD to move its parts separately.
Can I add a voiceover?
Yes, recorded elsewhere: add the audio file to the scene and line it up with the animation on the timeline.
Is there a limit on exports?
No. Export as many times as you want, at any size.
Can I make a sharp GIF?
Yes. The GIF comes out at the size of your scene, whatever you set it to. Keep it short so the file stays light.
Can I use my own music?
Yes. Add an audio file, and it's included in the MP4 or WebM you export.
Is there a limit on projects?
No. Save each one as a .smooth file and open it again whenever you need it. Only the project you're working on is autosaved in the browser.
Or skip the decision.
smooth.video is free, opens in a tab and exports without a watermark. Try it while you compare.
Open the editor- Free
- No signup
- No watermark