ClipOnIt vs Animaker

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

Side by side

CriterionClipOnItAnimaker
Entry price (monthly)$29/mo (15 videos a month)$45/mo (Starter)
Entry price (yearly, per month)$24 ($290/yr)$25 ($300/yr)
FreeNo free render (styles and example viewable)Free plan with watermark
Visuals22 animated visual styles, plus your ownAnimated characters, avatars
Starting pointAn idea, a text or your voice on the micNot stated
Output formatVertical 9:16 (1080×1920)Not stated
APIREST + OpenAPI 3.1, from StarterNot mentioned
MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT)Yes, from StarterNot mentioned
EU hostingYes (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.

Which one to choose

Choose Animaker if…

Choose Animaker if you want to animate characters yourself in a full editor, with a free plan (watermark).

Choose ClipOnIt if…

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.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers, sourced like the table.

Is ClipOnIt an alternative to Animaker?

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.

How much do Animaker and ClipOnIt cost?

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.

Does Animaker have an API or an MCP server?

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.

See for yourself

Write an idea, pick one of the 22 styles, watch the video come together. Included from Starter.