Animated explainer video pricing.
Fair, fixed, transparent.
Full script, professional voiceover, custom 2D animation, and unlimited revisions. All delivered in 3 to 4 weeks. Starting at $1,500. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices, no licensing fees of any kind.
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All animation. One studio.
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All animation. One studio.
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We animate for everyone, from startup founders to global streaming platforms. Every project gets the same obsessive attention to craft, regardless of the budget.
Explainer videos, adult animated series, anime, sitcoms and everything in between. If it moves, we make it.
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Walk away with a scope, timeline, and fixed-price quote. No obligations, no hourly rates.
10+ years. 2M+ views on client platforms. Every industry, every animation style, every budget.
Need something custom? 3D animation, longer videos, or a series. We quote everything.
Get a Custom QuoteOne complete animated explainer video for your marketing strategy.
Turn Viewers into Customers with Explainer Videos
Most brands struggle to explain what they do in a way that converts. The right animated explainer video fixes that instantly.
- No clear production process or timeline
- No professional script or creative direction
- Revision caps and unexpected extra charges
- Videos that failed to convert viewers to customers
- Missed deadlines and rushed production
- Paying hourly or losing ownership of your files
- Inconsistent quality across projects
- Clear 5-step process with milestone approvals
- Expert scriptwriting included in every plan
- Unlimited revisions, no surprise fees, ever
- Conversion-focused animation that drives real action
- 3 to 4 week delivery, never missed a deadline
- Full file ownership from day one, no licensing fees
- 1,000+ videos produced, consistently 5-star results
Our work process
Straightforward and transparent. Much easier than you might think.
What affects animated explainer video cost?
Every quote from every animation studio depends on the same four variables. Understanding them helps you make a smarter buying decision, whether you work with us or anyone else.
Every additional 30 seconds adds roughly 20 to 30 percent to production time. A 60-second animated explainer video is the most cost-effective format for most marketing goals. It is long enough to explain a product completely, short enough to hold attention through to the call to action.
2D character animation and motion graphics are the most efficient animation styles at any budget. Anime-style animation adds character rigging complexity but remains within reach at our price points. 3D animation requires a separate rendering pipeline and is significantly more time-intensive, which is why it is priced separately on a custom quote basis.
Professional voiceover casting, studio recording, and original sound design are included in both Magic Motion Studio plans at no extra cost. Many studios charge $300 to $800 for voiceover as a separate line item and use stock music libraries rather than original composition. We produce original audio for every project.
The number of output formats significantly affects total value. A single MP4 is Standard. A full asset suite including animated GIFs, still images, social media resizes, 15 and 30 second cutdowns, and source project files is the Pro plan. Brands running multi-channel campaigns get far more return per dollar from Pro than from buying assets individually.
Not sure which plan fits your project? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We will assess your brief, recommend the right plan, and give you a fixed price before any work begins. No pressure, no obligations.
Common questions about explainer video pricing
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not here, email us at info@magicmotionstudio.com and we will respond within one business day.
An animated explainer video from Magic Motion Studio starts at $1,500 for a complete 60-second video. The market range in 2026 runs from $1,000 for a freelancer on the low end to $50,000 or more for a premium production house. Most brands producing a quality 60-second animated explainer video through a reliable boutique studio spend between $2,000 and $10,000. At $1,500, Magic Motion Studio delivers broadcast-quality output with 1,000+ completed videos and a 10-year track record at the most competitive price point in its quality tier.
The Standard plan at $1,500 is a complete end-to-end production package. It includes custom script writing, a full visual storyboard, professional voiceover casting and recording, custom illustrations and character design, 2D animation, original sound design and music composition, unlimited revisions at every production stage, HD delivery in MP4 and MOV format, marketing strategy advice, and full file ownership. There are no add-ons required. The video is delivered in 3 to 4 weeks.
The Pro plan includes everything in Standard plus five additional deliverables designed for multi-channel distribution: animated GIFs for email campaigns and web embeds, still images optimized for social media posts, social media resizes in square and vertical formats for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, 15-second and 30-second cutdowns ready for paid advertising on Meta and Google, and the full source project files in the native animation format so you can make future edits independently. Pro is the right choice for brands running multi-channel launch campaigns.
Magic Motion Studio delivers completed animated explainer videos in 3 to 4 weeks from project kickoff. The production timeline breaks into four phases. Week 1 covers the discovery call, script writing, and your written approval. Weeks 1 to 2 cover storyboard creation and your approval before animation begins. Weeks 2 to 4 cover full animation production, professional voiceover recording, and sound design. Week 4 is final delivery. We have never missed a project deadline. Compare this to the 6 to 12 week timelines typical of most mid-market studios.
Yes. Full file ownership transfers to you on final payment. You receive the completed MP4, MOV, and all delivery formats. Pro plan clients also receive the full source project files in the native Toon Boom Harmony or After Effects format. There are no licensing fees, no usage restrictions, no platform limitations, and no ongoing costs of any kind. The video is completely yours to use on your website, social media, paid ads, trade shows, or any other channel forever.
Both the Standard and Pro plans include unlimited revisions at every stage of production. We do not move forward from script to storyboard, or from storyboard to animation, without your written approval at each milestone. If you want changes to the script after approval, the storyboard after approval, or the final animation after delivery, we revise until you are completely satisfied. There is no revision cap and no additional charge for any revision at any stage.
Both the Standard and Pro plans cover 2D animation, motion graphics, and character animation across all the styles shown in the Magic Motion Studio portfolio. Anime-style animation is available on both plans. We are one of the only US animation studios producing genuine anime-style video for commercial brands at this price point. 3D animation is available on a custom quote basis due to its separate rendering pipeline and higher production costs. You can view examples of all styles at magicmotionstudio.com/portfolio/.
Yes. If you need a video longer than 90 seconds, a 3D animation, a full series of videos at a bundled rate, a custom anime-style production, or anything not covered by the Standard or Pro plans, contact us at info@magicmotionstudio.com or book a free strategy call for a custom quote. Series discounts are available for three or more videos booked at the same time. We quote every project type.
Still have questions? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We will walk through your brief, recommend the right plan, and give you a fixed-price quote before any work begins.
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Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We will review your brief, recommend Standard or Pro, and deliver a fixed-price quote before any work begins. No obligations, no hourly rates, no surprises.