A free Placeit alternative for intros and logo animations
Placeit, by Envato, fills in templates: mockups, logos, designs and videos like YouTube intros and animated logos. You change the text, the colours and the image, then download the result with a single purchase or an unlimited subscription, from US$89.69 a year. smooth.video has intro and logo templates too, lets you change the motion itself, and downloads for free.
smooth.video vs Placeit
| smooth.video | Placeit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no paid plan | Single purchases, or a subscription from US$89.69 a year |
| Watermark | Never | On previews, until you buy |
| What you can change | Everything: text, images, colours, timing and motion | Text, colours, images and music in the template |
| Formats | MP4, WebM with transparency, GIF, PNG, JPG, WebP | MP4 for videos, PNG for designs |
| Product mockups and logo generator | No | Yes |
Placeit as of September 2026. Plans change, so check theirs before you decide.
How it works
- 1
Open smooth.video and pick an intro or logo template.
- 2
Put in your logo, your name and your colours, and change how and when each piece moves.
- 3
Export an MP4, or a transparent WebM to lay the logo over your footage.
Start from a template
See all 7 templatesWhen smooth.video fits better
You need one intro or logo animation rather than a subscription, want it to move your way, or need it on a transparent background.
When Placeit fits better
You sell merch and need photo mockups of your designs on shirts, mugs and phones, or want a logo generated for you along with matching assets. smooth.video only animates.
Questions
- Can I use my own logo?
- Yes. Import it as an image, remove its background in one click if it has one, and animate it.
- Does smooth.video make mockups?
- No. It animates: intros, logo reveals, titles and social posts. For product mockups, Placeit is the better tool.
- Is there a watermark?
- No. The download is free and clean.