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Best AI Explainer Video Makers in 2026

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 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

HeyGen
by HeyGen
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

HeyGen combines several video-generation inputs with avatars, editing and team collaboration features.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
2

AI Studios
by AI Studios
Free plan APIWeb

7.4 Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site
3

GreenOnion AI

Free plan APIExtensionWeb

GreenOnion AI focuses on creating and editing ecommerce product imagery across several marketplace workflows.

7.4 From $19/mo Visit site
4

mySimpleshow

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose mySimpleshow if you want to turn text into explainer videos, work across many script languages, or generate videos through an API.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
5

Elai.io
by Elai.io
Free plan APIWeb

Elai.io offers text-to-video, AI avatars and API access, with tier allowances ranging from one minute to 50 minutes per month.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
6

Powtoon
by Powtoon
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Powtoon combines video editing, animation, presentation creation, and AI-assisted tools in a browser-based editor.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
7

Colossyan
by Colossyan
Free plan API

Colossyan combines text-to-video, AI avatars, and API access with plan-specific limits for creators and teams.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $59/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
8

ngram
by ngram
Free plan APIExtensionWeb

ngram combines source-based video creation with review and revision controls.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $23.20/mo (annual) Visit site
9

Explainerify

Free plan Web

Explainerify provides a web workflow for turning source material into narrated illustrated videos, with scene editing before rendering.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
10

Reelipal

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Reelipal if you want to create explainer videos, images, or podcast-style content from written briefs and refine individual shots.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
11

Steve AI
by Steve AI
Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

Steve AI supports video creation from several input types, with scene editing and multiple visual styles.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
12

KolaVid

Free plan Web

KolaVid offers a prompt and document workflow for narrated whiteboard explainers, with plan limits tied to video length and total duration.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo Visit site
13

Leadde Motion

Free plan Web

Leadde Motion is oriented toward turning lesson content into structured animated instruction, with several input formats and visual styles.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $228/yr Visit site
14

Vmaker
by Vmaker
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

Vmaker offers a free plan and paid tiers with different recording, download, storage, and subtitle allowances. Check those limits alongside the listed monthly plan prices before choosing a tier.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $18/mo (annual) Visit site
15

Synthesia
by Synthesia
Free plan APIWeb

Choose Synthesia if you need text or image based video creation with AI avatars, API access, and integrations.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $18/mo (annual) Visit site
16

StrokeVideo

Free plan Web

StrokeVideo provides several ways to create narrated whiteboard explainers, with a free daily video and paid monthly or yearly plans.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $19.90/mo Visit site
17

Wondercraft
by Wondercraft
Free plan APIWeb

6.6 Free plan · paid from $21/mo (annual) Visit site
18

Yomiage

Free plan Web

Yomiage combines script-based video creation, character selection, narration, animation, and subtitles in a web workflow.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
19

VidpexAI

Free plan Web

VidpexAI combines AI video and image generation with face swaps, avatars, and product-ad exports. Review the credit model, trial terms, and content license before using it.

6.3 Free plan Visit site
20

D-ID
by D-ID
Free trial API

D-ID offers text- and image-based video generation, AI avatars, API access, and commercial use, with a 14-day trial.

6.1 14-day trial Visit site
21

MakeAIVideo

Free trial APIiPhoneWeb

MakeAIVideo covers several AI video formats and publishing workflows, with both creator-facing apps and developer access.

6.1 From $9/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
22

Sketchie

Free trial APIWeb

Sketchie combines source-to-video generation with scene-level editing and API access.

5.8 From $5.99/mo (annual) Visit site
23

VideoScribe

Free trial MacWebWindows

VideoScribe brings video animation, asset, and audio tools together, with several formats and export options. Check the plan limits and reseller-rights requirement against your intended use.

5.8 7-day trial Visit site
24

VIDEO AI ME

Free trial APIWeb

VIDEO AI ME combines scripted video creation, AI presenters, multilingual voice tools, editing, and social scheduling.

5.7 From $19/mo (annual) Visit site
25

Vyond
by Vyond
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Vyond combines video animation tools with collaboration and several export formats across five platform types.

5.4 Visit site

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