Free on every plan
The full AnimJS Studio editor with live preview
Inspect and edit scenes on a visual canvas and timeline with instant playback — free on every plan.
Pricing
Free to create, edit, and embed. Pay only for AI credits and MP4 minutes.
The editor, .json export, the web player, embedding, and sharing are free for everyone. Only AI credits and MP4 minutes are metered — with transparent plans in USD (tax-exclusive).
Free features
Free on every plan: editor, .json export, player, embedding & sharing
The editor, .json export, the player, embedding, and sharing are free; only AI credits and MP4 minutes are metered. Because playback and editing happen directly in your browser, the core workflow costs us almost nothing to serve.
Free on every plan
.json animation export
Download the open, documented .json scene file to your own repo or storage — no lock-in and no watermark.
Free on every plan
The <explainer-player> web component
Self-host the standalone web player alongside your .json file on any website, docs site, or course page.
Free on every plan
Embedding animations anywhere on the web
Embed crisp vector diagrams and text at any display DPI with zero metering.
Free on every plan
Sharing links and hosted share pages
Share a link or iframe immediately; high-traffic commercial sites can self-host the .json and player for free.
Free on every plan
Manual editing of script, scenes, and timing
Editing text, numbers, layout, or timing by hand in the visual studio or directly in .json uses 0 AI credits.
Free on every plan
Free narration previews in the editor
Narration previews in the editor are free, use the standard voice, are cached by content hash, and have a fair-use cap.
Metered usage
What you pay for
Only two actions incur server and model costs. Both include a starter monthly allowance on the Free tier.
AI credits
1 credit = 1 scoped AI edit; a full AI draft = 5 credits; about 10 OCR pages = 1 credit (rounded up).
Manual edits in the studio or in .json and narration previews in the editor (standard voice, cached by hash, fair-use cap) use 0 AI credits.
MP4 export minutes (narration included)
Used only when rendering an MP4 video on our servers (up to 720p watermarked on Free; up to 1080p with no watermark on Creator and Pro). MP4 minutes include narration.
The editor, .json export, the player, embedding, and sharing are free and use 0 MP4 minutes.
How credits and export minutes are used
Scoped AI edit (revise or regenerate a single scene)
1 credit = 1 scoped AI edit (per scoped AI edit)
Full AI draft (generate a multi-scene explainer from a prompt or outline)
5 credits = 1 full AI draft (per full AI draft)
Document / OCR pages (extract outline & facts from uploaded pages)
1 credit per ~10 OCR pages (rounded up) (rounded up per 10 pages)
Narration previews in the editor
Free (0 credits) (standard voice · cached by hash · fair-use cap)
Server-side MP4 video export (MP4 minutes include narration)
1 MP4 min per 1 min of video (includes narration) (MP4 minutes include narration)
Plans
Plans for every creator
The editor, .json export, the <explainer-player> web component, embedding, and sharing are free on every plan; only AI credits and MP4 minutes are metered. Prices are in USD and exclude tax.
Free
Single-user exploration, web embeds, and occasional AI drafts
$0 / month
Free editor, .json export, player, embedding, and sharing — plus a monthly starter allowance.
- AI credits
- 25 credits / mo5 full AI drafts or 25 scoped AI edits
- MP4 export minutes
- 5 MP4 min / mo
- Max MP4 resolution
- 720p
- MP4 watermark
- Watermarked (MP4 only)
Popular
Creator
Individual course creators, educators, and technical writers
$9 / month or $90/yr
For creators who want regular AI credits and watermark-free MP4 exports up to 1080p.
- AI credits
- 200 credits / mo40 full AI drafts or 200 scoped AI edits
- MP4 export minutes
- 40 MP4 min / mo
- Max MP4 resolution
- Up to 1080p
- MP4 watermark
- No watermark
High volume
Pro
High-volume individual creators producing full-syllabus courses
$19 / month or $190/yr
Higher monthly AI credit and 1080p MP4 allowance.
- AI credits
- 600 credits / mo120 full AI drafts or 600 scoped AI edits
- MP4 export minutes
- 120 MP4 min / mo
- Max MP4 resolution
- Up to 1080p (1080p max)
- MP4 watermark
- No watermark
Plan comparison · 1080p max
Only the metered differences
The editor, .json export, the <explainer-player> web component, embedding, and sharing are free; only AI credits and MP4 minutes are metered.
| Metered dimension / feature | Free $0/mo | Creator $9/mo $90/yr | Pro $19/mo $190/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI credits per month 1 credit = 1 scoped AI edit; 5 credits = 1 full AI draft; ~10 OCR pages = 1 credit (rounded up). Manual edits use 0 credits. | 25 credits / mo | 200 credits / mo | 600 credits / mo |
| MP4 export minutes per month MP4 minutes include narration. Exporting .json, the player, embedding, and sharing use 0 MP4 minutes. | 5 MP4 min / mo | 40 MP4 min / mo | 120 MP4 min / mo |
| Maximum MP4 resolution (1080p max) Applies only to rendered MP4 files (1080p max). Web embeds render crisp vector graphics at any screen DPI. | 720p | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p (1080p max) |
| MP4 watermark .json exports and <explainer-player> web embeds never have a watermark on any plan. | Watermarked (MP4 only) | No watermark | No watermark |
Plan notes & fair-use summary
- No automatic overage: when your monthly allowance is exhausted, new AI or MP4 export actions pause until your next billing reset or plan upgrade — while the editor, .json export, player, embedding, and sharing keep working for free.
- Monthly plan allowances reset on your billing date with no rollover.
- Narration previews in the editor are free, use the standard voice, are cached by content hash, and have a fair-use cap. Final MP4 export minutes include narration.
- Prices are in USD and exclude tax. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually and can be managed or canceled anytime in Studio.
- No free trial at launch; start immediately on the Free plan with no credit card required.
- Hosted share pages and embeds are free for normal use; high-traffic commercial sites may self-host the .json and player for free.
Pricing FAQ
Pricing questions
Have a broader question about how AnimJS works or how embedding works? Visit the full 14-question FAQ.
What features are free on every plan?
The editor, .json export, the <explainer-player> web component, embedding, and sharing are free on every plan. Manual edits in the studio or in .json and narration previews in the editor (standard voice, cached by hash, with a fair-use cap) are also free. Only AI credits and MP4 minutes are metered.
Why are the paid plans so low-cost?
Because most of the work happens in your browser. When you edit scenes, preview animations, or embed the web player on your site, your browser does the rendering — that costs us almost nothing. We only pay when an AI model generates or edits a scene or when our servers render an MP4 video with narration.
What happens if I exhaust my monthly allowance?
There is no automatic overage charge. When your monthly allowance is exhausted, new AI generation or MP4 export actions pause until your next monthly reset, or you can upgrade your plan at any time. Monthly allowances reset on your billing date with no rollover. Meanwhile, the editor, .json export, the player, embedding, and sharing keep working for free.
Do manual edits or narration previews use AI credits?
No. Moving elements on the canvas, editing text, adjusting timing on the timeline, or editing the .json directly uses 0 credits. Narration previews inside the editor also use 0 credits (they use the standard voice, are cached by hash, and have a fair-use cap). Credits are only used for AI generation and edits (1 credit = 1 scoped AI edit, 5 credits = 1 full AI draft, ~10 OCR pages = 1 credit rounded up).
Is there a free trial, and are taxes included?
There is no free trial at launch — you can start on the Free plan anytime with no credit card required. All prices are in USD and exclude tax.
Make your ideas move.
Free plan: 5 AI drafts a month. Editing, embedding and sharing always free. See pricing →