Vyond vs Clipchamp
Vyond 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
Vyond vs Clipchamp at a glance
| Vyond | Clipchamp | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From US$58 a month billed yearly, or US$99 billed monthly | Free, with Premium or Microsoft 365 for extras | Free, no paid plan |
| Account | Required | Microsoft account required | Not needed |
| Export resolution | Up to 1080p | 1080p free, 4K with Premium or Microsoft 365 | Any size, 4K included |
| Transparent video | GIF and WebM, on paid plans | No | Free, as WebM |
- Price
- VyondFrom US$58 a month billed yearly, or US$99 billed monthly
- ClipchampFree, with Premium or Microsoft 365 for extras
- smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
- Account
- VyondRequired
- ClipchampMicrosoft account required
- smooth.videoNot needed
- Export resolution
- VyondUp to 1080p
- Clipchamp1080p free, 4K with Premium or Microsoft 365
- smooth.videoAny size, 4K included
- Transparent video
- VyondGIF and WebM, on paid plans
- ClipchampNo
- smooth.videoFree, as WebM
As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Vyond and Clipchamp before you decide.
Vyond
- Free option
- A trial, with watermarked exports
- Characters with lip sync, AI avatars
- Yes
- SCORM export
- Yes
When Vyond fits better
You make training or internal videos with characters that talk, need AI avatars, publish to a learning platform as SCORM, or share brand controls across a company. smooth.video has no characters, no avatars and no SCORM export.
Vyond vs smooth.videoClipchamp
- Watermark
- Never
- Formats
- MP4, GIF under 15 seconds, M4A audio
- 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 motion graphics, not characters: a title, a stat, a lower third, a logo reveal or an overlay for a video you're already making, and a yearly contract doesn't make sense for it.
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 smooth.video export SCORM?
No. It exports video files, which you can upload anywhere a video is accepted.
Does it have characters or avatars?
No. It animates text, images, video, shapes and drawings.
Is there a free trial?
There's no need for one: everything is free, with no time limit and no watermark.
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