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Attribute Ratings
- Vyond is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
Cartoon Animator
91%
1 Rating
9.2
Vyond
92%
20 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
Cartoon Animator
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
Vyond
100%
1 Rating
Usability
Cartoon Animator
N/A
0 Ratings
9.2
Vyond
92%
2 Ratings
Performance
Cartoon Animator
N/A
0 Ratings
8.4
Vyond
84%
4 Ratings
Support Rating
Cartoon Animator
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Vyond
90%
6 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cartoon Animator
This is a difficult question to answer. This software can be used for a hobbyist or professionals alike. On one hand, you can make fun, simple animations for things like YouTube or Facebook. However, on the other hand, you can use this tool for professional looking animations that can be used in marketing, presentations, etc.I am someone who uses the program for both - as a hobbyist and also professionally. The first time I took it upon myself to make an animation for something job-related, it impressed my colleagues so much that they bought the company their own copy of the software and encouraged me to make more. There have been numerous times where I have used the program to entice new clients. I would even take it a step further by using a potential client's logo or CEO as a character in the animation.In 2015, CrazyTalk Animator (CTA) has even helped me land a new job. I had been laid off and was out of work for a few months. I saw a job opening I was interested but had learned that the position had literally hundreds of potential applicants. Basically, I created a video using CTA of me performing the job as if I already had been offered it. I even included the company logo. In the video, I made an animation explaining why it was a good idea to hire the company. Once I finished the video I included it along with my resume. To make a long story short, I got the job.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesVyond
As long as money isn't a major issue (this application is pretty expensive!), it's the best solution I've used so far for creating short explainer videos. It's pretty robust/full-featured and relatively easy to learn to use. Vyond is constantly adding assets and features, too. It would not really appropriate for making full-fledged e-learning, as there's no way to add any interactivity to it, and it's not something I'd used to create long, complex presentations.
Sr. Learning & Development Consultant, E-Learning Specialist
Sun Life FinancialFinancial Services, 10,001+ employees
Pros
Cartoon Animator
- The main pro of the entire program is that it makes animation incredibly simple. You are not required to even know how to draw. Once you grasp the gist of the software it is extremely simple to use.
- Another great aspect of CTA is the online community. There are a vast amount of online tutorials and an online forum for anyone who has questions. They even provide a content store in which users can sell their own content to other users.
- A recent update has allowed Photoshop integration. This allows even more customization of aspects of the animation you are working with.
- A characters mouth movements are automatically synced with voiceover audio. I felt this gave me one less thing to animate and has saved me time on more than one occasion.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesVyond
- In the newest version, the timeline allows you to control each asset individually in a way that mimics video auditing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Camtasia
- I love the way you can replace an object and the new object will automatically take on the formatting of the object it is replacing including, location, size, expression, duration on the timeline, etc.
- I really enjoy the spotlights on other user's videos. Even when I don't have time to read the full article, watch the full video, or attend the webinars, this is usually enough to give me new ideas to try out when making my own videos
- I appreciate the ample notice when things are changing. For example, the platform will be updated at the end of the year, but I have had access to the new format since June(ish) so I've had time to play around with it and get used to it. By the time the legacy format is retired I won't have any problems adjusting to the new format or functionality.

Verified User
Professional in Human Resources
Financial Services Company, 51-200 employeesCons
Cartoon Animator
- Other products made by this company (Namely their 3D animation software) have a character creator. I would love to see something like this with CTA.
- I would like to see a bigger integration with social media. Having the ability to live broadcast a CTA character in real-time (like mo-cap) would be amazing. If this were a possibility you could live stream a video chat or Facebook live portrayed as your CTA character.
- Allow more in-depth settings for exporting media.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesVyond
- The fact that it's on a cloud server means that sometimes the software can get clunky/slow.
- There may be extra work involved if you have multiple characters talking in one audio file and you want them to sync their mouths with their appropriate lines.
- Characters having multiple actions/expressions means multiple scenes, which can be very cumbersome to manage.

Verified User
Employee in Other
E-Learning Company, 1001-5000 employeesPricing Details
Cartoon Animator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cartoon Animator Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Vyond
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$49 per month
Vyond Editions & Modules
Edition
Essential | $49.001 |
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Premium | $89.001 |
Professional | $159.001 |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Cartoon Animator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Vyond
Vyond 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I was recently at a conference where I learned that many of my peers also use Vyond, solidifying my opinion that it is the right tool for out needs. Further more, one of our content vendors also uses it, ensuring that I will continue to use it as I believe this will facilitate our collaborations in the future

Verified User
Professional in Human Resources
Financial Services Company, 51-200 employeesUsability
Cartoon Animator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Vyond
Vyond 9.2
Based on 2 answers
This program is great when you have no video experience! There's only a little of a learning curve to the program. In general, the user interface is great and easier than using a program like Adobe premier. It's a great resource to use as a marketer.
Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist
Union Home Mortgage Corp.Real Estate, 1001-5000 employees
Performance
Cartoon Animator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Vyond
Vyond 8.4
Based on 4 answers
Vyond is just an animated video creation tool. You have to use your video content and track its performance through other means. Because it is an online tool it doesn't hog your resources or slow down any other tools that I use. It is a stand-alone product and it doesn't need to integrate with any of our other tools. It does what it does and that is all we need.
Marketing Manager
TAB BankBanking, 201-500 employees
Support Rating
Cartoon Animator
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Vyond
Vyond 9.0
Based on 6 answers
I haven’t had any issues that required me to contact their support team. However, I believe support in any product starts before you have to call for help. Vyond provides an option for priority queue when you have their professional option. This is great for folks who need things done faster, especially when businesses can’t afford any downtime. Their Live chat feature is also reassuring, because I don’t always want to spend time on the phone or on hold if their call volume is high and I need to solve an issue. 


Owner
Disla MediaMedia Production, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
Cartoon Animator
CTA was a program that got me interested in 2D animation. After about a year of using the software, I began looking for other similar products. I had come across a program called Toon Boom. This was another 2D software somewhat similar to CTA. Toon Boom is a fantastic program however the price was higher than CTA. Aside from that, learning how to use Toon Boom had a much higher learning curve. Eventually, I purchased Toon Boom and learned the program. It is definitely a powerful 2D animation platform however I always seemed to bring myself back to CTA. I felt CTA was much more simple to use. It was also easy enough for other people to contribute to my animation projects. Having to reteach my coworkers another program was not going to work for us. Not being solely responsible for animations is a huge relief.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesVyond
Vyond is the best tool our company has used for creating animated explainer videos and social content. We have tried many other software solutions but Vyond offers the most options for animating characters, text, and scenes. Despite the lack of options for overall styles, it offers a consistent and professional video every time. Plus, Vyond it's constantly adding new templates to their already expanding library
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer
Boombox CreativeMedia Production, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
Cartoon Animator
- Since my company discovered that I was an animator, they are constantly wanting me to make videos. If the company were to outsource someone to create animations like the ones I am creating, they would be extremely pricey. CTA was only a one-time purchase. I have even trained several other employees of the company how to use the software. That way, if I ever exit the company they can continue to create marketing animations without me.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesVyond
- Customers have been able to self-train on our instruments using their videos as opposed to having a scientific trainer go in.
- We have been able to use videos in certifications that we sell and offer our customers.
- Since the videos can be made fairly quickly, it saves instructional design time and effort.

Verified User
Project Manager in Sales
Biotechnology Company, 5001-10,000 employees