An Animaker alternative
A finished whiteboard video, not a draft to edit.
Animaker is an animation editor whose AI drafts scenes you then edit. KolaVid makes the whole whiteboard video for you: type a topic or upload a document, and it writes, draws and narrates it in a few minutes.
- How solar panels make electricity
- Explain our customer support process
- Turn this web page into a video
Finished, not drafted
KolaVid writes the script, draws each point as it is said and adds the voice. The video is ready to download.
No download limits to count
Every video you make on a plan is yours to download, as an MP4 or a share link.
A voice included
A natural AI narrator in 78 languages on every plan, with no voice add-on.
KolaVid and Animaker side by side
| KolaVid | Animaker | |
|---|---|---|
| How a video is made | Type a topic or upload a document; KolaVid writes, draws and narrates the whole video | An editor with characters and templates; its AI drafts a video from a prompt that you then edit |
| Whiteboard style | Every video | Listed on Starter, Pro and Enterprise |
| Narration | AI voice included on every plan, 78 languages | Text-to-speech voices; more voice downloads with the Voice Pro add-on ($19 a month) |
| Time for a 2-minute video | Usually ready in a few minutes | A draft from the AI, then as long as your editing takes |
| Entry plan, monthly | $19.99: about 41 two-minute videos a month | $45 a month (Starter): 10 premium downloads a month |
| Entry plan, yearly | $191.90 a year | $300 a year (Starter) |
| Free | 2 minutes of video, no card, with a small KolaVid mark | Free plan with watermarked exports; 7-day trial |
| Longest video | 5 minutes | 15 minutes on Starter, 30 on Pro, 45 on Max |
| Edit a video after it is made | No editor yet: make it again with a fuller prompt or your own script | Yes, in the editor |
| Landscape, vertical and square | Yes | Yes, with resizing |
Animaker prices and features from app.animaker.com/pricing, checked on 31 October 2026; its pages listed some other prices too, so check there. Animaker is a trademark of its owner, and KolaVid is not connected with it.
How to make your first video with KolaVid
- Type the topic, paste your script, or upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file.
- Choose the frame, a female or male voice, the narration language and the length, up to 5 minutes on paid plans.
- KolaVid writes or reads the script, draws each point as it is said and adds the voice. Download the MP4 or share a link.
How the two tools differ
Animaker is an animation editor with a large set of characters, templates and styles. Its AI can draft a whiteboard video from a prompt, with scenes and a voice, and you then change what you need in the editor.
KolaVid makes the finished video. You give it a topic, a script or a document and it writes the explanation, draws each point as the narrator says it and adds the voice. There is no draft to fix, and no editor yet.
Who KolaVid suits
- Teachers and trainers who need a finished, narrated video quickly.
- Anyone starting from a PDF, a slide deck or a web page.
- People who make many short explainers a month.
- Anyone who needs the same video in several languages.
Who Animaker suits
- Creators who want many animation styles and custom characters.
- Videos longer than 5 minutes.
- People who want to edit every scene the AI drafts.
- Teams that need brand kits and live collaboration on Enterprise.
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When is Animaker the better choice?
When you want to edit every scene, use many characters and styles, or make videos longer than 5 minutes.
When is KolaVid the better choice?
When you want a finished, narrated whiteboard video from a topic, a script or a document, without editing the AI's draft.
Can I use my own script?
Yes. Paste it and it is narrated word for word, with the drawings made to match.
Are downloads limited on KolaVid?
No. Plans give credits for making videos (one credit a second), and every finished video can be downloaded.
Can I edit a KolaVid video after it is made?
Not in an editor. To change a video, make it again with a fuller prompt or your own script.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. A free account makes 2 minutes of video with no card. Starter is $19.99 a month for about 83 minutes.