Vyond
Professional animated video creation for business communication and training
From $49/mo
What is Vyond?
Vyond is a cloud-based animated video creation platform founded in 2007 as GoAnimate, rebranding to Vyond in 2018 to reflect its enterprise focus. It enables non-designers to produce professional animated videos with customizable characters, scenes, and objects through a drag-and-drop interface. The platform is used by over 19 million users across enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations worldwide.
The character animation system in Vyond is its core differentiator: users can create diverse, customizable characters with various skin tones, clothing, expressions, and actions, then animate them using a library of thousands of pre-built motions and gestures. This character-based approach makes Vyond videos feel more human and engaging than screen-recording or slide-based tools, which is why it is particularly popular for HR communications, compliance training, and customer-facing explainer videos.
Vyond AI, released in recent versions, adds text-to-video generation that converts a script into a complete animated video automatically, AI-powered character customization, and an AI script assistant. For organizations that need to produce large volumes of animated training content with consistent visual style, Vyond's template system and asset library provide significant production efficiency while maintaining professional output quality.
Key Features
- Drag-and-drop animated video builder
- Thousands of customizable animated characters
- AI text-to-video animated generation
- AI Script Assistant for video scripts
- Large library of scenes, props, and backgrounds
- Lip-sync audio to character mouth movements
- Custom character creation with diverse options
- SCORM export for LMS integration
- Team collaboration and asset sharing
- Brand kit with custom colors and fonts
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best character animation library for non-animators
- Consistent professional output for corporate training
- Strong template library reduces production time
- Trusted enterprise tool with robust security
Cons
- No free plan, minimum annual commitment
- Higher price than some AI-native alternatives
- AI features are newer and less mature than core animation
- Output style can look dated compared to modern motion graphics
Pricing
Model: Subscription
| Plan | Price | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $49/mo | 1 user, all animation features, 720p export |
| Professional | $89/mo | 1 user, 1080p, custom characters, SCORM export |
| Enterprise | Custom | Multiple users, SSO, dedicated CSM, API, custom assets |
FAQ
- Do I need animation skills to use Vyond?
- No. Vyond is specifically designed for non-animators. The drag-and-drop interface, pre-built character actions, and scene templates let anyone produce professional animated videos without drawing, coding, or animation experience.
- Does Vyond support SCORM export for LMS?
- Yes. Vyond Professional and Enterprise plans support SCORM export, allowing animated training videos to be delivered and tracked inside LMS platforms like Cornerstone, Moodle, and SAP SuccessFactors.
- Does Vyond have an affiliate program?
- Vyond does not operate a standard public affiliate program. They focus on direct sales for enterprise accounts. Contact their sales team at vyond.com for reseller and partner arrangements.
- Vyond vs Powtoon: which is better for business animation?
- Vyond is more polished for corporate training and internal communications with a larger character and asset library. Powtoon is more accessible for presentation-style content at a lower price. For enterprise L and D, Vyond is the preferred choice.
- What is Vyond AI?
- Vyond AI is the AI layer built into the platform that includes text-to-video generation (converting a script into a complete animated video automatically), an AI script writing assistant, and AI-powered character customization suggestions.