Explain Everything
8.2#1 in explainer video softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitExplain Everything vs Google Vids
Google Vids
6.0#21 in presentation recording softwareFrom $7 a monthWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Explain Everything | Google Vids |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Users can invite others by link or access code, collaborate synchronously or asynchronously and use built-in voice chat. | Sharing permissions control who can edit, comment on, or view videos. |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, OneDrive, Schoolwork and LMS connections for Canvas, Schoology, Moodle and Blackboard. | Users can add photos and videos from Google Drive or Google Photos, and export videos directly to YouTube. |
| Security | Explain Everything says it stores data in AWS data centers, uses PCI-compliant Braintree payments and is GDPR compliant. | Google says Vids content is encrypted by default and has privacy controls. |
Explain Everything plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$7.49 a month
- Team$7.49 a month
- SchoolPriced on request
- Advanced€59 a year
- Custom Pricing for SchoolsPriced on request
Google Vids plans
- Business Starter — Flexible Plan$8.40 a month
- Business Starter — Annual/Fixed-Term Plan$7 a month
- Business Standard — Flexible Plan$16.80 a month
- Business Standard — Annual/Fixed-Term Plan$14 a month
- Business Plus — Flexible Plan$26.40 a month
- Business Plus — Annual/Fixed-Term Plan$22 a month
Pick Explain Everything if…
Explain Everything suits teachers and schools creating lessons, as well as tutors, creatives, facilitators, and business consultants who need a whiteboard and video creation tools. Teams can use it for live or asynchronous collaboration.
Pick Google Vids if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.