FlexClip vs Brush Ninja

FlexClip and Brush Ninja 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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FlexClip vs Brush Ninja at a glance

FlexClipBrush Ninjasmooth.video
PriceFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearlyFree with ads, membership at US$7 a month or US$48 a yearFree, no paid plan
AccountRequired to save projectsOnly for membershipNot needed

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

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
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.

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Brush Ninja

How you animate
Frame-by-frame drawing, with onion skin
Layers
None
Video with sound
WebM, for members
Formats
GIF, image sequence, and WebM for members
Lesson plans for teachers
Yes

When Brush Ninja fits better

You want to draw every frame, like a flipbook, in a tool made for children and classrooms, with stickers, sound effects and lesson plans ready to go.

Brush Ninja vs smooth.video

When smooth.video fits better

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.

The animation is made of things that move: a title, a photo, a logo, a sticker, a chart. You want sound in the video, more than one layer, and no ads, without a membership.

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Questions

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.
Can I draw in smooth.video?
Yes, with a simple brush: the drawing becomes an image you can move, scale, rotate and fade on the timeline. It isn't made for drawing each frame.
Can I add sound?
Yes. Add an audio file and it's included in the MP4 or WebM. A GIF can't carry sound.
Are there ads?
No, and there's nothing to join.