--- description: Learn how Animoto can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Animoto Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Making Software](/directory/1635/video-making/software) > [Animoto](/software/239227/animoto) # Animoto Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/239227/animoto Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/239227/animoto?page=2) > For small businesses, marketers, and anyone who needs polished videos, Animoto offers the fastest and easiest way to create professional-quality videos – without the hassle of complex software or the expense of a big agency budget. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 192 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Animoto \-Create professional videos: Animoto’s pre-built templates and motion graphics allow anyone — regardless of experience — to turn a collection of photos, clips, and recordings into polished videos. -Engage your audience: As demand for video continues to rise, capturing and keeping your audience’s attention is more important than ever. -Tell a clear and compelling story: Communicate the things that matter most with video. Improve retention, engagement, and drive results with video. -Save time and money: Working with an agency or contract costs thousands and requires weeks of back and forth. Animoto allows you to produce what you need, when you need it, for a fraction of the cost. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 192 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Animoto - **Location**: New York, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$16,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Animoto is offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. • Free: Available for free • Professional: $65 per month and $33 per month billed annually • Team: $94 per month and $49 per month billed annually - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - API - Audio Capture - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Customizable Branding - Customizable Templates - Drag & Drop - Image Library - Media Library - Multi-Screen Recording - Recording - Screen Capture - Screen Recording Software - Social Media Integration - Social Sharing - Template Management - Templates - Text Editing - Text Overlay ## Integrations (1 total) - Adobe Creative Cloud ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Video Making Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1635/video-making/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Making Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1635/video-making/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1751/screen-recording/software) - [Video Marketing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1831/video-marketing/software) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1385/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Many of my favorite songs have disappeared, with not much to replace them. > > I've been using Animoto for nearly 10 years now. What started out as a simple tool to create photo slideshows to help boost sales (I'm a photographer) has turned into a BIG part of my marketing process. Videos are HUGE nowadays, and Animoto allows me to create custom slideshows with licensed (non-cheesy) music, which are easily shared out on clients' social media sites, etc. (Word-of-mouth marketing that actually gets people's attention.) And with their new marketing templates, I can now quickly create how-to videos, informational videos, and other things that are Facebook and Instagram-ad ready\! ----- ### "Drag and drop video compiler" — 4.0/5 > **Esther** | *06 December 2018* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how easy it is to import photos and videos and create a basic slide show > > **Cons**: 1) The price is higher than some other editors out there. 2) getting the music timing right is a guessing game bc they don't have a scrub feature 3) previews take a LONG time to load, and you can't scrub, so if you need to test something at the end, you have to watch the entire video to get there every time.... this takes a VERY long time to do. > > I like it because they provide the templates, but for a business tool, I think it's way too expensive for such limited editing and no scrubbing capabilities. I spend hours just previewing because there's no scrub feature. ----- ### "Slideshow Wizardry" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 March 2019* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: I can't lie: if one were motivated to produce a not-quite-narrative--an advert or "spring break memories\!" type video, a tutorial, even--in a few minutes, it would be fine. Animoto lets you drop your media into a box that you then distribute across their templates (which are fine) or into a from-scratch video, and boom. > > **Cons**: It's not very powerful and hasn't many options--which is fine in some cases. You can change fonts and the order of your media. Something about the way their fonts lay in the video is just UGLY, though. Their animations are... hmm. And their templates only seem to look decent if one's media is professionally-shot. If you have an idea in mind (ie narrative notions or original editing style), skip this one. If you like using animated gifs, keep on looking. (NOTE: You CAN import a gif, it's just that it won't be animated in your video.) Also, the layout of the web app is pretty but not very intuitive. > > Wanted to like, and I don't actually think this is a BAD app, it's just that I'm a creative control-freak and Animoto has JUST enough customisation that I was tricked by the illusion of choice. Another app, "M," has a mode with zero control except for the photos you choose. You can't even change the order. And knowing that, it's easier to accept the not-controllingness bit. But a few TINY choices make this a "Thanks but no thanks\!" for me. :/ ----- ### "Fan for life" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *14 February 2018* | Higher Education > > **Pros**: Ease of publishing and editing videos. I like that I can use my own music or music from the vast library they have. They have accounts for Education and I use it at my school as well. > > **Cons**: I like that the Education accounts are free but the signing up process for getting your students accounts can become a little bit laborious especially since you have to renew the license each year. It is still free so I won't complain too much. ----- ### "Animoto Use for Graduation and Promotion Videos in Graduate School" — 5.0/5 > **Maria J.** | *16 May 2019* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Animoto is EXTREMELY easy to use, I am not tech-savvy and was able to easily use this program to make videos. I have been using it for graduation videos where I put together pictures from graduating undergraduate students alongside their reflections on their program and area of study. Parents and students love watching these videos. I also made it to promote programs and classes. > > **Cons**: I would like to see more variety of video templates. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/239227/animoto?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/239227/animoto) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data