Powtoon vs Clipchamp
Powtoon and Clipchamp 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
Powtoon vs Clipchamp at a glance
| Powtoon | Clipchamp | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, then Lite from US$15 a month billed yearly | Free, with Premium or Microsoft 365 for extras | Free, no paid plan |
| Account | Required | Microsoft account required | Not needed |
| Watermark | On free plan videos, and on all but 5 exports a month on Lite | Never | Never |
| Export resolution | 720p on the free plan, 1080p on paid plans | 1080p free, 4K with Premium or Microsoft 365 | Any size, 4K included |
- Price
- PowtoonFree plan, then Lite from US$15 a month billed yearly
- ClipchampFree, with Premium or Microsoft 365 for extras
- smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
- Account
- PowtoonRequired
- ClipchampMicrosoft account required
- smooth.videoNot needed
- Watermark
- PowtoonOn free plan videos, and on all but 5 exports a month on Lite
- ClipchampNever
- smooth.videoNever
- Export resolution
- Powtoon720p on the free plan, 1080p on paid plans
- Clipchamp1080p free, 4K with Premium or Microsoft 365
- smooth.videoAny size, 4K included
As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Powtoon and Clipchamp before you decide.
Powtoon
- MP4 download
- Paid plans only
- Animated characters and props
- Thousands, with a character builder
- PowerPoint import
- Yes
- Team review and brand locking
- Yes
When Powtoon fits better
You're making an explainer with characters and scenes, turning a PowerPoint deck into a video, or working with a team that reviews videos and locks the brand. smooth.video has no characters, no PowerPoint import and no shared workspace.
Powtoon vs smooth.videoClipchamp
- Formats
- MP4, GIF under 15 seconds, M4A audio
- Transparent video
- No
- Built for
- Editing videos: trimming, transitions, stock footage
- Screen recorder, AI voiceover, subtitles
- Yes
When Clipchamp fits better
You're putting a video together from clips: trimming, arranging, adding transitions, stock footage, an AI voiceover or subtitles, and you already use Windows or Microsoft 365. smooth.video isn't a video editor.
Clipchamp vs smooth.videoWhen smooth.video fits better
You need a short animated piece, like a title card, a stat, a product demo with a cursor or a social post, and a file you can download right away, with no watermark and no plan.
You want the text or the logo to move exactly the way you picture it, need a transparent overlay or a 4K export, or you'd rather not sign in to make a ten-second animation.
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
Can I import my PowerPoint?
No. Export your slides as images, add them to a scene and animate them there.
Can I put a smooth.video animation in a presentation?
Yes. Export an MP4 or a GIF and insert it into PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides.
Is there a watermark?
No, and the download is free too.
Can I use a smooth.video animation in Clipchamp?
Yes. Export an MP4 and add it to your Clipchamp project like any other clip.
Does it work on Mac, Linux and Chromebook?
Yes. It runs in a recent browser, whatever the computer.
Is it free?
Yes, completely: 4K, transparent WebM and GIF included, with no account.
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