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Whiteboard animation guide

How much does a whiteboard animation cost?

Updated 2026-10-03 · by the AutoScribble team

Quick answer

Custom whiteboard animation from an agency or freelancer is usually priced per finished minute and often runs from hundreds to several thousand pounds, with timelines of days to weeks. DIY software costs a subscription plus your own time. With AutoScribble, writing the script is free and 100 credits makes one finished, narrated minute in about ten minutes — new accounts get 100 credits free.

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What drives the price

Script writing, custom illustration, professional voice-over, revisions and turnaround time are the main cost drivers for traditional production.

When an agency is worth it

For a flagship brand film with bespoke characters and heavy revisions, a specialist studio is still a good choice.

When AI is the better choice

For the many videos most teams actually need — explainers, lessons, training, social posts, pitches — AI makes it practical to produce a finished video per idea, in many languages, the same day.

Ways to get a whiteboard video
OptionTypical turnaroundSkills neededCost model
Agency / studio1–4 weeksNone (outsourced)Per project or per minute
FreelancerDays to weeksBriefing and reviewPer project
DIY template softwareHours per videoEditing and voice recordingSubscription
AutoScribble (AI)About 10 minutesNone100 credits per finished minute

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free whiteboard animation maker?
AutoScribble gives every new account 100 welcome credits — enough for a one-minute video — and script writing is always free.
Do credits expire?
One-off credit packs never expire. Monthly plans include credits each billing period.

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