Pricing guide · 2026
Explainer Video Pricing
In 2026, explainer videos cost $1,500–$45,000+ depending on length, animation style, revision rounds, and whether you need broadcast-ready compliance — AI-native studios like ContentX typically deliver 60–90 second spots in 3–10 days at 40–60% less than traditional agency day rates.
Below: typical US pricing tiers and what each includes — no email required.
60-second social explainer
Script, AI voice, motion graphics, 1 revision round
$1,500 – $4,500
3–7 days
90-second product demo
Brand kit, screen capture, custom animation, 2 revisions
$3,500 – $8,000
1–2 weeks
2-minute brand story
Creative direction, character animation, music, 3 revisions
$6,000 – $15,000
2–3 weeks
Enterprise / broadcast spot
Live-action hybrid, localization, compliance review, unlimited stakeholders
$15,000 – $45,000+
4–8 weeks
Or skip the range entirely
ContentX ships a 60–90s whiteboard explainer for $899 flat, in 3–5 days
Script, voiceover, and finishing included — produced from your deck, doc, or a one-line prompt, with full commercial rights and a free re-render if the first cut misses.
What drives explainer video cost
- Length — every additional 30 seconds adds script, VO, and animation time.
- Style — motion graphics are fastest; 2D character animation and live-action hybrid cost more.
- Revisions — agency SOWs often cap at 2 rounds; scope creep is the #1 budget killer.
- AI vs traditional — AI-native pipelines compress asset generation and edit cycles dramatically.