Question 1

How much does an explainer video cost?

Accepted Answer

Explainer video pricing depends on animation style, length and complexity. At Video Explainers our tiers are: Starter ($497–$1,497) for AI-assisted videos delivered in 3–5 days; Professional ($2,500–$7,500) for custom 2D/3D animation, our most popular option; and Enterprise ($10,000–$50,000+) for large-scale and premium 3D productions. Monthly retainers start at $3,500/mo. Every tier includes script writing, storyboarding, professional voiceover and revision rounds. For a quote tailored to your project, schedule a free consultation.

Question 2

What is the cheapest explainer video option?

Accepted Answer

The lowest-cost professional option is an AI-assisted explainer video starting at $497, delivered in 3–5 business days. It includes AI generation with human creative direction, custom branding and AI voiceover — suited to startups validating a message before investing in fully custom animation.

Question 3

Why is 3D animation more expensive than 2D?

Accepted Answer

3D animation requires modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting and rendering — each a specialist stage with no 2D equivalent. Render time alone can run to hours per second of finished footage. That is why 3D work sits in the $10,000+ range while comparable 2D animation starts at $2,500.

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