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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
59.99 USD 1 license/year
Animaker
Star Rating
(1,015)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansAnimation Desk
Star Rating
(11)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
59.99 USD 1 license/year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Animaker excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Animation Desk. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, stating, "I've been using Animaker for 4 years now and I had lots of experience with the software; I loved how it's so easy to make cartoon characters and videos."
- Users say that Animaker's extensive customization options set it apart, allowing for tailored content creation. One user highlighted, "I love how Animaker allows me to edit the customers to make them appealing to all ethnicities," showcasing its versatility in catering to diverse audiences.
- Reviewers mention that Animation Desk is particularly friendly for beginners, with many finding it easy to learn. One user noted, "It's not a difficult app to master... It took me maybe 3-4 hours to figure out what's what," indicating a smoother learning curve for new users.
- According to verified reviews, Animaker's customer support is frequently praised for its responsiveness, with users reporting quick resolutions to issues. This level of support contributes to a more satisfying user experience, as one user stated, "the customer service was fast, and issues were resolved quickly."
- Users highlight that while Animation Desk offers a free version that works well for basic animations, Animaker's free tier is more robust, providing a wider range of features without immediate costs. This makes Animaker a more appealing option for small businesses looking to maximize their budget.
- Reviewers note that while Animation Desk has a strong focus on storyboarding, Animaker's comprehensive toolset for video creation and editing makes it a more powerful choice for users needing advanced features. One user remarked, "Easy to use the basic functions. Plenty of options for customizing," which reflects Animaker's broader capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Animation Desk
Creativity 365
59.99 USD
1 license/year
- An all-access pass to the holistic content creation suite, featuring Animation Desk, Write-on Video, NoteLedge, Markup, and Pocket Scanner
- + 1 TB Kdan Cloud storage
Free Trial
Animaker
No trial information availableAnimation Desk
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
844
8.3
10
Ease of Use
9.0
856
9.3
10
Ease of Setup
9.0
465
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.8
136
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
768
9.1
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
133
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
818
3.0
10
Features by Category
Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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Template Creation
9.3
141
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
109
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Platform Basics
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Platform Content
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Generative AI
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Training & eLearning
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Voice
Feature Not Available
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9.0
41
Not enough data
Transcription
8.5
40
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8.8
40
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
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Editing
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
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Integration
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Speech Output
Feature Not Available
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Audio Format
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Generative AI
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Editing
8.6
220
Not enough data
8.5
214
Not enough data
9.0
224
Not enough data
8.3
211
Not enough data
7.9
213
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.0
217
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Platform
8.8
216
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8.9
217
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
98
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
7.2
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
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8.3
18
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8.5
17
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Audio
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Video
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Image
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Text
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Platform
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Generative AI
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Planning
Feature Not Available
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Publishing
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Social Media
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Planning
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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10.0
5
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Agentic AI - Content Creation
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Agentic AI - Animation
7.7
74
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7.6
71
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Generative AI
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Video Creation - AI Video Generation
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Generative AI - AI Video Generation
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Editing - AI Video Generation
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Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
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Video creation - Video Content Creation
8.3
253
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8.6
249
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9.1
259
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8.8
257
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8.5
249
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Feature Not Available
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8.7
252
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8.5
250
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8.6
245
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Distribution - Video Content Creation
8.4
242
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8.4
240
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8.7
244
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Analytics - Video Content Creation
8.4
232
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8.3
229
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Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.5
234
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8.9
238
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Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
234
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233
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8.5
226
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Other - Video Content Creation
8.6
228
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8.6
228
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Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
8.1
33
Not enough data
7.8
32
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Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
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Agentic AI - Video Translation
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Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
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Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
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Output - Voice Dubbing
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Text to Video Generation
Not enough data
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Emotion and Gesture control
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Real-time rendering
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Live streaming
Feature Not Available
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Script-based automation
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Video Creation
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Generative AI
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Editing
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Storage & Management
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Animaker and Animation Desk are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Animaker is categorized as Transcription, Video Content Creation, Display Ad Design, Video Editing, AI Avatar Generators, AI Video Generators, Content Creation, eLearning Content, Presentation, Text to Speech, and Video Translation
Animation Desk has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Animaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Animation Desk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
9.8%
Higher Education
8.5%
Education Management
6.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Other
64.4%
Marketing and Advertising
30.0%
Design
20.0%
Writing and Editing
10.0%
Program Development
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Discussions
What can Animaker do?
2 Comments
AS
Miracles in terms of animation.Read more
what are the systems requirements for Animaker.
1 Comment
SS
When you upgrade to the Enterprise solution you have much more control of the voice adding Breaths, pauses, pitch and even emphasis on word or even phrases. ...Read more
Can I Add animation in my already existing video through animaker
1 Comment
Official Response from Animaker
Yes you make take a video from a 3rd party source upload it to Animaker, edit, clip it, change colors, add text, voice overs and animation to your existing...Read more
Where is the lasso tool in the iPad free edition?
1 Comment
KP
Hello, you can select the copy-paste tool in the toolbar at the bottom of the editing interface. Here is a tutorial post,...Read more
Animation Desk has no more discussions with answers
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