Choose Animaker if…
Choose Animaker if you want to animate characters yourself in a full editor, with a free plan (watermark).
ClipOnIt is an alternative to Animaker for creating explainer videos with AI. Here is what differs, based on Animaker's public pricing page, and when Animaker is the better pick.
Prices checked on Nov 5, 2026
| Criterion | ClipOnIt | Animaker |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (monthly) | $29/mo (15 videos a month) | $45/mo (Starter) |
| Entry price (yearly, per month) | $24 ($290/yr) | $25 ($300/yr) |
| Free | No free render (styles and example viewable) | Free plan with watermark |
| Visuals | 22 animated visual styles, plus your own | Animated characters, avatars |
| Starting point | An idea, a text or your voice on the mic | Not stated |
| Output format | Vertical 9:16 (1080×1920) | Not stated |
| API | REST + OpenAPI 3.1, from Starter | Not mentioned |
| MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT) | Yes, from Starter | Not mentioned |
| EU hosting | Yes (Hetzner, Finland) | Not stated |
Source: public pricing page of Animaker, checked on Nov 5, 2026. Prices may change; ClipOnIt is not affiliated with this tool. Spotted a mistake? contact@cliponit.app.
Choose Animaker if you want to animate characters yourself in a full editor, with a free plan (watermark).
Choose ClipOnIt if you want a vertical explainer video ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, composed by AI from an idea, a text or your voice, in 22 visual styles plus your own, editable by talking to the AI Director, drivable from Claude or ChatGPT (MCP) or an API, with Smart Clipper in the same subscription.
Short answers, sourced like the table.
Yes. Like Animaker, ClipOnIt is used for creating explainer videos with AI. ClipOnIt stands out with animated illustrations in 22 visual styles rather than avatars, editing by talking to the AI Director, an API and an MCP server, and EU hosting.
Animaker starts at $45/mo (Starter); AI Explainer is included from Starter: $29/month for 15 videos a month, $49/month for 30 (Pro), $149/month for 100 (Business). Public prices checked on Nov 5, 2026.
Animaker API: not mentioned. Animaker MCP server: not mentioned. ClipOnIt offers a REST API (OpenAPI 3.1) and an MCP server from the Starter plan, usable from Claude Code, Claude Desktop or ChatGPT.
Write an idea, pick one of the 22 styles, watch the video come together. Included from Starter.