Explainer Video Options Compared: Fiverr vs Vyond vs Studios vs Us
Prices checked October 2026 · By 30 Second Productions
Short answer: Make it yourself with Vyond from $99 a month if you have time to write and animate. Hire a Fiverr freelancer if you want to pick and manage a seller. Use a studio like Yum Yum Videos for big-budget custom work ($8,000 to $30,000 on average). Or get a done-for-you video from us for $297 in 7 days.
An explainer video shows what you do in a minute or less. There are four main ways to get one made.
Here is what each costs, how long it takes, and who each one suits.
At a glance
| Option | Price | Turnaround | What's included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiverr freelancer | Set by each seller. No single public price. | Set by each seller | Depends on the gig. Check script, voiceover, revisions and source files. | People happy to compare sellers and manage the project |
| Vyond (do it yourself) | Starter: $99 a month, or $699 a year. Professional: $199 a month. | As fast as you can make it | Animation software, 650+ AI voices, AI avatars, 1080p export. You write and build the video. | Teams that make lots of videos in-house |
| Yum Yum Videos (studio) | Averages $8,000–$30,000 per video (their FAQ) | Most projects take 7–9 weeks | Fully custom animation; 2 rounds of feedback; full rights to the final video; script review | Larger brands with a big budget and time to spare |
| 30 Second Productions | $297 for 30 seconds (regular $497). $497 for 60 seconds. | 7 days | Script written for you, human voiceover, custom animation, music and sound effects, 1080p, 3 revision rounds, full commercial rights | Small businesses that want a pro video fast, without a big budget |
Fiverr freelancer
- Price
- Set by each seller. No single public price.
- Turnaround
- Set by each seller
- What's included
- Depends on the gig. Check script, voiceover, revisions and source files.
- Best for
- People happy to compare sellers and manage the project
Vyond (do it yourself)
- Price
- Starter: $99 a month, or $699 a year. Professional: $199 a month.
- Turnaround
- As fast as you can make it
- What's included
- Animation software, 650+ AI voices, AI avatars, 1080p export. You write and build the video.
- Best for
- Teams that make lots of videos in-house
Yum Yum Videos (studio)
- Price
- Averages $8,000–$30,000 per video (their FAQ)
- Turnaround
- Most projects take 7–9 weeks
- What's included
- Fully custom animation; 2 rounds of feedback; full rights to the final video; script review
- Best for
- Larger brands with a big budget and time to spare
30 Second Productions
- Price
- $297 for 30 seconds (regular $497). $497 for 60 seconds.
- Turnaround
- 7 days
- What's included
- Script written for you, human voiceover, custom animation, music and sound effects, 1080p, 3 revision rounds, full commercial rights
- Best for
- Small businesses that want a pro video fast, without a big budget
Prices checked October 2026 on each company's own public page. See sources below.
Fiverr freelancer
Fiverr is a marketplace. Many freelancers sell explainer videos there.
Each seller sets their own price, delivery time and what is included. Two gigs can look alike and be very different.
Read each gig's packages closely. Check if the script, voiceover and revisions are included, or cost extra.
Good
- ✓ Lots of sellers and styles to pick from
- ✓ You choose your own budget
Watch out
- • Quality and terms vary by seller
- • You manage the project
Fiverr is the better pick if you like choosing your own freelancer and managing the work yourself.
Vyond (do it yourself)
Vyond is software for making animated videos yourself.
The Starter plan is $99 a month, or $699 a year. It includes 650+ AI voices, AI avatars and 1080p downloads.
You still write the script and build each scene. That takes time and practice.
It works best if you need many videos, like training videos, and have someone to make them.
Good
- ✓ Make as many videos as your plan allows
- ✓ Change them any time
Watch out
- • You write and animate it yourself
- • Monthly or yearly cost
Vyond is the better pick if you need many videos every month and have someone on your team to make them.
Yum Yum Videos (studio)
A full animation studio builds a custom video from scratch. Yum Yum Videos is one example.
Its FAQ says an animated video usually averages $8,000 to $30,000. Most projects take seven to nine weeks.
You get two rounds of feedback and full rights to the final video. Styles include 2D, motion graphics, whiteboard and mixed media.
Good
- ✓ Fully custom, high-end work
- ✓ Full rights to the video
Watch out
- • Costs thousands
- • Takes weeks, not days
A studio like Yum Yum Videos is the better pick if you want a fully custom, high-end video and have the budget and time.
30 Second Productions
We make the whole video for you. Our writers do the script. A real person does the voiceover. Our animators bring it to life.
You approve the script before we animate. You get 3 rounds of changes.
Most businesses get their video in 7 days. A 30-second video is $297. A 60-second video is $497.
We have made 16,000+ videos since 2012, with a 4.9/5 rating from 13,500+ clients.
Our $297 and $497 videos use our proven styles. For something fully unique, our premium videos start at $1,299.
Good
- ✓ Script and voiceover included
- ✓ 7-day delivery
- ✓ Money-back guarantee
Watch out
- • Uses our set styles at this price
- • Fully custom work costs more
We are the better pick if you want a done-for-you video in days for a few hundred dollars.
How to choose
- Do you have time to write a script and animate it yourself?
- What is your budget: under $500, a few thousand, or $8,000+?
- How soon do you need it: days or weeks?
- Are the script and voiceover included, or extra?
- How many rounds of changes do you get?
- Do you get full rights to use the video anywhere?
4.9/5 from 13,500+ clients · Since 2012
Want a done-for-you explainer video? We write, voice and animate it in 7 days.
Get Started — $297Questions people ask
How much does an explainer video cost?
It depends on who makes it. Vyond software starts at $99 a month and you make it yourself. Yum Yum Videos says its videos average $8,000 to $30,000. Ours is $297 for 30 seconds or $497 for 60 seconds.
How long does an explainer video take to make?
Ours takes 7 days for most businesses. Yum Yum Videos says most projects take seven to nine weeks. On Fiverr, each seller sets their own delivery time.
Is it cheaper to make an explainer video myself?
The software can cost less. Vyond Starter is $99 a month. But you write the script and build each scene yourself, which takes time.
Is your explainer video made with AI?
No. Our team of writers, animators and voiceover artists makes it. We only use AI to help brainstorm ideas.
Do I own the video?
Yes. With us you get 100% commercial rights to use it anywhere. If you hire anyone else, check the rights before you buy.
Sources
Prices checked October 2026. Where a company does not publish a fact, we say "Not listed publicly".
- Fiverr: animated explainer services: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/video-animation/animated-explainer-services
- Vyond: pricing page: https://www.vyond.com/pricing/
- Yum Yum Videos: FAQ: https://yumyumvideos.com/faq
- Yum Yum Videos: pricing page: https://yumyumvideos.com/pricing/
- 30 Second Productions: explainer video page: https://www.30secondproductions.com/explainer-promo
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