Best AI Explainer Video Makers in 2026
Updated
In short: HeyGen is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Powtoon and Steve AI. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Powtoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DistilBook at $7/mo.
From a written script to a finished explainer, video makers offer different combinations of scene creation, presenters, voice, and subtitles. Compared on script-to-video, AI scene generation, and AI presenters, these tools can be assessed by how they support your preferred production approach. Brand kits and export resolution add visual and output considerations; subtitle generation and voiceover languages help distinguish available production choices. HeyGen, Powtoon, and Steve AI are among the options to consider. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide context on access, while the listed language and export details can help you assess fit for your videos.
27 AI explainer video makers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
12 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HeyGenWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | PowtoonWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $8/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Steve AIWeb · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | VmakerWindows · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.5 | |
| 5 | mySimpleshowWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 6 | ngramWeb · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $23.20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | DistilBookWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $7/mo | 6.3 | |
| 8 | SynthesiaWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $29/mo | 6.3 | |
| 9 | WondercraftWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $25/mo | 6.3 | |
| 10 | AI StudiosAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.2 | |
| 11 | ColossyanAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $59/mo | 6.2 | |
| 12 | Elai.ioAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 13 | GreenOnion AIWeb · API · Extension | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $19/mo | 5.4 |
| 14 | YomiageWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $15/mo | 5.4 |
| 15 | ToMotion AIWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | ₹1,999/mo | 5.3 |
| 16 | VyondWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | Leadde MotionWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | ReelipalWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | VidpexAIWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | ExplainerifyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | KolaVidWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | StrokeVideoWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | VideoScribeWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | D-IDAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | MakeAIVideoAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI explainer video maker is ranked first on Freedom251?
HeyGen is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.6. Powtoon is second and Steve AI third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DistilBook has the lowest first paid tier we found: $7/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.