Compare Animoto and Wave Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free per month (billed annually)
$16.00
Animoto
Star Rating
(93)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free per month (billed annually)
Browse all 3 pricing plansWave.video
Star Rating
(81)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$16.00
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Animoto excels in its ease of setup, scoring 9.0, while Wave.video shines even brighter with a score of 9.8, making it a more user-friendly option for those looking to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Wave.video offers superior text animation features, scoring 9.2 compared to Animoto's 7.0, which can significantly enhance the visual appeal of videos for marketing purposes.
- G2 users highlight that Wave.video's live streaming capabilities are rated at 9.6, while Animoto's score of 9.0 indicates that Wave.video may provide a more robust solution for users focused on live content.
- Users on G2 report that Animoto's audio mixing feature is rated at 7.2, which is notably lower than Wave.video's 8.5 for clip editing, suggesting that Wave.video may offer more advanced editing tools for audio and video integration.
- Reviewers say that Wave.video's quality of support is rated at 8.8, compared to Animoto's 8.2, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using Wave.video.
- Users report that Animoto has a strong focus on small businesses, with 57.1% of reviews coming from this segment, while Wave.video has an even higher concentration at 94.5%, suggesting that Wave.video may be better tailored to the needs of small business users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Animoto
Personal
Free
per month (billed annually)
- HD Quality
- 50+ Basic Styles
- Number of Tracks : 500
Wave.video
Streamer
$16.00
For those who just started streaming or plan to take your streaming to a new level while keeping simplicity
- Multi streaming to FB, Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitch, RMTP, Amazon Live and more
- 5 channels, 10 guests, up to 4 hours/stream, 1080
- 2 Cameras and 3 Screen/Video Shares per guest
Free Trial
Animoto
Free Trial is available
Wave.video
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
81
9.1
52
Ease of Use
8.9
81
9.0
52
Ease of Setup
9.0
16
9.8
11
Ease of Admin
8.7
13
9.4
11
Quality of Support
8.2
66
8.8
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
13
9.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
80
9.2
43
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Hosting
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
8
Management
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
9.4
12
7.0
5
9.2
12
6.3
5
8.1
8
6.3
5
8.8
13
7.0
5
8.5
13
6.3
5
9.2
15
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
11
6.3
5
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.1
7
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Animoto and Wave.video are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Animoto has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Animoto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wave.video
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
14.3%
Information Services
8.8%
E-Learning
7.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Other
58.2%
Marketing and Advertising
26.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.0%
E-Learning
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Entertainment
4.0%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Animoto
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Photography
The ease of use, no video editing knowledge is needed. Its simple; drag and drop. I like the ability to use a variety of templates, but still be able to customise your brand colours and use your logo. The templates make it so easy - seriously, give it a go...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
A lot of the features require an upgrade and the standard features are pretty lame. When we upload a file with a blank background, Animoto doesn't have the option of adding it on a slide with a solid background... so half the time, we need to make a second...
Wave.video
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bobby W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love making quick social media videos with Wave. It is so easy to add text to move the message forward.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dominic F.
Verified User in Entertainment
I just spent 15 minutes editing a video which I was told was for free. When I went to download it I was asked to pay over $400. Please don't waste my time.
Verified User in Photography
The ease of use, no video editing knowledge is needed. Its simple; drag and drop. I like the ability to use a variety of templates, but still be able to customise your brand colours and use your logo. The templates make it so easy - seriously, give it a go...
Bobby W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love making quick social media videos with Wave. It is so easy to add text to move the message forward.
Verified User in Internet
A lot of the features require an upgrade and the standard features are pretty lame. When we upload a file with a blank background, Animoto doesn't have the option of adding it on a slide with a solid background... so half the time, we need to make a second...
Dominic F.
Verified User in Entertainment
I just spent 15 minutes editing a video which I was told was for free. When I went to download it I was asked to pay over $400. Please don't waste my time.
Alternatives
Discussions
Is animoto free?
1 comment
BF
Animoto has an unlimited free plan where you can create as many videos as you want with standard features. Videos created on the free plan do have an Animoto...Read more
How do you use Animoto for free?
1 comment
DG
The task involves producing brief videos intended for clients.Read more
Animoto has no more discussions with answers
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