3 doodle & whiteboard video tools compared (2026)
Whiteboard-style explainer videos come from a handful of established tools. Here’s how the main options actually compare on price and what you get.
InstaDoodle
$37 one-time (or $67 with color) — the only tool here without a recurring subscription. Cloud-based, AI-generated doodle elements from text prompts, 1,000+ pre-made elements. Best for occasional users who don’t want an ongoing bill.
Doodly
From $49/month (Standard), $79/month (Enterprise). Desktop-style editor with a large built-in character and prop library (1,000+ images), part of the wider Voomly Cloud suite. More characters and polish than InstaDoodle, but a real ongoing cost — worth it mainly if you’re producing doodle videos regularly, not occasionally. Pricing promotions vary, so confirm current rates before buying.
VideoScribe
From $20.65/month, flat rate. Broader than pure doodle-style — includes a wider animation and template library, hand-drawn illustration assets, and desktop plus browser versions. Good middle ground if you want more than whiteboard doodles specifically, and don’t mind a subscription.
Which one to pick
Pick InstaDoodle if
- You make videos occasionally, not weekly
- You don’t want a recurring subscription
- You’re fine with doodle-style specifically, not broader animation
Pick Doodly or VideoScribe if
- You’re producing videos regularly enough that a monthly fee pays for itself
- You want a larger built-in asset library out of the box
- You need styles beyond doodle/whiteboard specifically
Our pick for most people starting out
InstaDoodle’s one-time price makes it the lowest-risk way to try doodle-style video before committing to a subscription tool.
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