Placeit vs Wideo

Placeit and Wideo 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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Placeit vs Wideo at a glance

PlaceitWideosmooth.video
PriceSingle purchases, or a subscription from US$89.69 a yearFree plan, then Basic at US$19 a month billed yearly, or US$59 monthlyFree, no paid plan
WatermarkOn previews, until you buyWideo branding on the free planNever

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Placeit and Wideo before you decide.

Placeit

What you can change
Text, colours, images and music in the template
Formats
MP4 for videos, PNG for designs
Product mockups and logo generator
Yes

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.

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Wideo

Account
Required
Download as a file
Paid plans only: MP4 and GIF
Export resolution
Up to 1080p, on Pro
Video length on the cheapest plans
1 minute free, 90 seconds on Basic
Interactive videos, text-to-speech
Yes

When Wideo fits better

You make marketing videos and presentations as a team, want interactive videos or an AI voice, generate videos from a spreadsheet through Zapier, or publish straight to YouTube or HubSpot.

Wideo vs smooth.video

When 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.

You want a short animated video as a file you can put anywhere, today, in full HD or 4K, without a plan and without branding.

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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.
Can I download my video for free?
Yes, always: as an MP4, a WebM, a GIF or a still image, at the size you set.
Can I add a voiceover?
Yes, recorded elsewhere: add the audio file and line it up on the timeline. There's no text-to-speech.