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.
- Free
- No signup
- No watermark
Powtoon vs FlexClip at a glance
| Powtoon | FlexClip | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, then Lite from US$15 a month billed yearly | Free plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly | Free, no paid plan |
| Account | Required | Required to save projects | Not needed |
| Watermark | On free plan videos, and on all but 5 exports a month on Lite | On free plan exports | Never |
| Export resolution | 720p on the free plan, 1080p on paid plans | 720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business | Any size, 4K included |
- Price
- PowtoonFree plan, then Lite from US$15 a month billed yearly
- FlexClipFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly
- smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
- Account
- PowtoonRequired
- FlexClipRequired to save projects
- smooth.videoNot needed
- Watermark
- PowtoonOn free plan videos, and on all but 5 exports a month on Lite
- FlexClipOn free plan exports
- smooth.videoNever
- Export resolution
- Powtoon720p on the free plan, 1080p on paid plans
- FlexClip720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business
- smooth.videoAny 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.
Powtoon vs smooth.videoFlexClip
- 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.
FlexClip 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'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.
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 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. Save each one as a .smooth file and open it again whenever you need it. Only the project you're working on is autosaved in the browser.
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