Powtoon vs FlexClip

Powtoon 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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Powtoon vs FlexClip at a glance

PowtoonFlexClipsmooth.video
PriceFree plan, then Lite from US$15 a month billed yearlyFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearlyFree, no paid plan
AccountRequiredRequired to save projectsNot needed
WatermarkOn free plan videos, and on all but 5 exports a month on LiteOn free plan exportsNever
Export resolution720p on the free plan, 1080p on paid plans720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on BusinessAny size, 4K included

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Powtoon and FlexClip 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.

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FlexClip

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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When 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'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 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 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.