VideoScribe
Animation software
Presentation software
Video software
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$150.00 per license per year
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- Education and training
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What is VideoScribe
VideoScribe is a desktop and web-based animation tool focused on creating whiteboard-style explainer videos using a drag-and-drop timeline, hand-drawn effects, and a built-in asset library. It is used by educators, trainers, marketers, and small teams to produce short animated presentations and instructional content without full 3D or character-animation workflows. The product emphasizes template-driven creation, stock illustrations, and simple motion paths rather than advanced scene building or rendering pipelines.
Fast whiteboard video creation
VideoScribe streamlines production of whiteboard-style animations with a simple canvas, timeline, and draw-on effects. Users can assemble scenes quickly from prebuilt assets and templates rather than building animations from scratch. This suits short explainers, training modules, and internal communications where speed matters more than complex animation control.
Accessible for non-animators
The workflow is oriented around drag-and-drop objects, basic transitions, and straightforward audio support. It reduces the need for specialized animation skills compared with general-purpose 3D and compositing tools. Teams can standardize output using templates and reusable scenes for consistent presentation-style videos.
Built-in asset and audio options
VideoScribe includes a library of images and elements designed for the whiteboard aesthetic, plus support for importing custom graphics. It supports adding voiceover and music tracks to align narration with on-screen drawing. These features help users produce complete explainer videos inside one tool without relying entirely on external asset creation.
Limited advanced animation control
The tool is optimized for 2D whiteboard and simple motion, not complex character rigs, physics, or detailed keyframe control. Users needing cinematic camera work, advanced timing curves, or sophisticated scene composition may find the controls restrictive. For higher-end animation pipelines, it typically functions as a lightweight alternative rather than a full production suite.
Style constrained to whiteboard look
While users can import assets, the core value and presets center on the hand-drawn/whiteboard presentation style. Organizations seeking diverse visual styles (e.g., full character animation, 3D scenes, or highly customized motion graphics) may need additional tools. This can limit brand differentiation if many teams rely on the same stock elements.
Collaboration and governance limits
Compared with enterprise-oriented video platforms, VideoScribe is less focused on centralized brand governance, review workflows, and multi-user production management. Teams may need external processes for approvals, versioning, and asset governance. This can add overhead for larger organizations producing high volumes of content.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | $0.00 — 7-day free trial (no credit card required) | 3 video downloads, max 5-minute videos, 9,000+ images & icons, watermarked downloads. |
| Lite | $12.50/month per license ($150.00 billed annually) | 5 video downloads/month, max 5-minute videos, 9,000+ images & icons, watermarks on premium images only. |
| Core | $18.75/month per license ($225.00 billed annually) | 30 video downloads/month, max 10-minute videos, 5 million premium images & icons, no watermark on videos, preview links, add training bundles. |
| Max | $23.33/month per license ($280.00 billed annually) | Unlimited downloads/month, max 20-minute videos, reseller rights, add custom fonts, add training bundles. |
Seller details
Sparkol Limited
Bristol, United Kingdom
2008
Private
https://www.videoscribe.co/
https://x.com/videoscribe
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkol/
