Canva vs FlexClip

Canva 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.

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Canva vs FlexClip at a glance

CanvaFlexClipsmooth.video
PriceFree plan, with many templates and features in Canva ProFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearlyFree, no paid plan
AccountRequiredRequired to save projectsNot needed
MotionAnimation presets and timing per elementIn, Out and Loop animation presetsKeyframes on a timeline: position, size, rotation, opacity, colour

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Canva and FlexClip before you decide.

Canva

Built for
Every kind of design: social posts, slides, print, documents, video
Transparent video
Not available
Where your files live
In your Canva account
Library
A huge library of templates, photos and graphics

When Canva fits better

You need a flyer, a presentation and a social post that all match, drawn from a huge library of templates, photos and brand assets, with animation as a finishing touch.

Canva vs smooth.video

FlexClip

Watermark
On free plan exports
Export resolution
720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business
Projects
12 saved projects on the free plan
GIF export
120p, 240p or 480p
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.video

When smooth.video fits better

The animation is the deliverable: a YouTube intro, a lower third, an animated stat, a Reel. You want exact control over timing, a transparent export to put over video, and no account.

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.

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Questions

Can I bring my Canva designs in?
Yes, as images: download your design or its parts from Canva, add them to a smooth.video scene and animate them there.
Does smooth.video have templates?
Yes, a gallery of ready-made animations, from YouTube intros to sale banners. Each one opens in the editor with every element editable.
Is there a watermark?
No. Every export is free and clean, transparent WebM included.
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. Keep as many as you want in your browser, and save any of them as a .smooth file.