Animoto empowers businesses and marketers to create professional-quality video content quickly and affordably without requiring video editing expertise or expensive production resources.
Last updated Feb 18, 2026
Established player in the self-service video creation market for small businesses and marketers
Animoto is a cloud-based video creation platform that enables businesses and individuals to produce professional-quality marketing videos without technical expertise. Founded in 2006, the company pioneered drag-and-drop video creation technology that democratized video production for small businesses, marketers, and content creators. While not a traditional AdTech platform, Animoto operates within the broader digital marketing technology ecosystem by providing tools for creating video advertisements and social media content that drive customer engagement and conversions. Animoto's platform serves as a creative enablement tool in the marketing technology stack, allowing users to quickly produce video content for advertising campaigns across social media platforms, websites, and digital channels. The company offers both consumer and professional tiers, with Animoto Pro targeting businesses, marketers, and agencies who need scalable video production capabilities. The platform integrates with various social media and marketing platforms, positioning itself as a content creation layer that feeds into broader advertising and marketing workflows.
Drag-and-drop video creation tool with templates for marketing, social media, and business videos
Professional tier with advanced features, branding customization, and higher resolution exports
Pre-designed video templates optimized for various marketing objectives and social platforms
Access to millions of stock photos, video clips, and licensed music tracks