Best video and whiteboard animation software

3 products compared on who they suit and what to pick instead. Facts checked November 4, 2026.

Our top picks

Doodly Best for marketers, trainers and teachers who want the classic hand-drawn whiteboard look on a Windows or Mac computer Powtoon Best for occasional animated videos on a small budget, from a free plan you can keep Vyond Best for training and HR teams making animated explainer videos at scale

All video and whiteboard animation software

Doodly Desktop app that makes hand-drawn whiteboard videos for explainers, sales pitches and lessons. Best for marketers, trainers and teachers who want the classic hand-drawn whiteboard look on a Windows or Mac computer Free trial
Powtoon Browser-based maker of animated explainer, training and whiteboard videos, with templates and AI tools. Best for occasional animated videos on a small budget, from a free plan you can keep Free plan
Vyond Browser-based animated and AI avatar video maker for corporate training, HR and internal communications. Best for training and HR teams making animated explainer videos at scale Free trial