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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Flipgrid

    Score1 out of 10
    N/AFlipgrid is a video learning platform, acquired by Microsoft in 2018.N/A

    Powtoon

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/APowtoon is an online video creation platform used to turn any document or idea into a video. Its AI tools include Doc to Video, an AI scriptwriter, text-to-speech, and text to video.

    $49

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Lite
    $49
    per month per user
    Professional
    $99
    per month per user
    Advanced
    $199
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discounts available for annual billing and educational institutions.
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    Community Pulse
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Flipgrid
    From an academic point of view, I thought using Flipgrid to record videos and add their voices to them, or even analyzing and sharing about videos or lectures would be effective. Sadly, I discover this product to be more suited for explanatory presentations and introductions …
    Incentivized
    Powtoon
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    Features
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Video Marketing
    Comparison of Video Marketing features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Lead generation9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video personalization9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Platform Integrations
    Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    47% above category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Integration to LMS10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    8.2
    8 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Video access controls8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    User management9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video link sharing8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal video8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    External video8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    7.5
    8 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Player customization7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Embedded videos9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video quality / Bandwidth controls6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Analytics
    Comparison of Video Analytics features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    9.5
    6 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Streaming quality reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per viewer tracking10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per video tracking9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video analytics dashboard10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    9.3
    6 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Video upload & format support9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video library / File management9.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video portal9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Engagement
    Comparison of Video Engagement features of Flipgrid and Powtoon
    Feature
    Flipgrid
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Powtoon
    -
    Ratings
    Audience polling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience Q&A / Live chat10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video comments10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Vidyard
    Score8.3 out of 10
    iMovie
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Panopto
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    7.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.7
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FlipgridPowtoon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    I use Flipgrid to allow students to share their work with each other. For example, my students created some artwork based on a prompt. Then, they used Flipgrid to record their work and explain their choices. I also required them to comment on each other’s work to make sure they watched the videos
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    Powtoon is a very capable suite of tools that help a developer create training videos that look way better than they should. I've used it to create fun, attention-getting commercials for new topics, I've used it to enhance what would otherwise be boring step-by-step tutorials, and I've used it to create all manner of "Explainer videos" for all kinds of topics - this is where it EXCELS! In my opinion, its biggest limitations are limits on imported video (max of 90 seconds), which mean that you have to do a lot of extra work to break up and import anything of substantive length. And because it presents your personal library of imported images and audio ONLY sequentially, it's VERY LIMITED in the re-usability of those assets - it's way faster to just import a new instance of an image and audio than to try to find it in your library.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Engage students in Speaking activities
    • Provides a wide variety of methods to share the activity (Google Classroom, Teams, etc)
    • Design of activities is made easier, because you are able to add images, videos, documents, etc.
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    Powtoon
    • Powtoon is very easy to use; no previous experience is needed.
    • It has a lot of features (images, backgrounds, videos, sounds, etc.)
    • It automatically saves your work
    • After you have created your video, you can download it to your computer in different resolutions
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Fligrid can improve using mixed tapes. I feel if it's not pointed out, teachers don't necessarily know it can be done.
    • When setting up the topic, some of the personalization choices are hard to find or down the page. It would be easier to choose the most used settings and making them the default - like the privacy settings.
    • I also believe the word Grid should be substituted with class. Teachers are always confused about what the Grid and topic are.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    • Comparing it to Vyond, it is more time consuming to make videos. The timeline could be easier to understand.
    • They recently started upcharging to use some scenes. This has made updating some of my videos challenging as the scenes that were included as part of my plan are now an upgrade to use.
    • They don't have a voice over option. I have actually taken some of the videos out of the platform over to Vyond to add voiceover.
    • Some items they have introduced, like turning a powerpoint into a video really don't work.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    Flipgrid is the most user-friendly platform that exists.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    We have never had issues with the Flipgrid platform being unavailable during the school day.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Microsoft
    Flipgrid has been easy for both our students and staff to use. When there is an issue with the program, we can easily reach support, and the trouble is resolved in an extremely quick and timely manner.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Flipgrip is great for supporting educators. They provide opportunities for teachers to learn the program and become ambassadors for the program. They are also responsive to questions and concerns through many different modes. That includes online communities, email, and Facebook communities. They are eager to meet and troubleshoot with you and are also eager to meet educators at conferences and meetings.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    I have never needed the support feature. As I mentioned, everything was intuitive to me however I have taught myself Adobe, Final Cut and iMovie so most of these programs became intuitive.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Flipgrid is a game changer, working in a similar fashion to these other applications, but offering much more in terms of teacher control and implementation inside the classroom. Teachers can create lesson plans that incorporate options for Flipgrid to be utilized as a formative assessment tool to better gauge student comprehension and understanding.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    Powtoon has the advantage over traditional video editing software in terms of the library of characters and elements that can be easily dragged and dropped onto the canvas. Powtoon is easier to use and has a more intuitive user interface than Vyond.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    This product is straightforward to implement and share across our building and district. As a large district, it was not difficult to train staff and have them feel at ease implementing the program.
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Flipgrid allows students who may not raise their hand or have a voice in class to participate and share their ideas, thoughts and views
    Incentivized
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    Powtoon
    • We don't have to spend money on traveling to a location to do an actual live shoot.
    • I'm spending less time on hand animating videos.
    • We used these to create teaser videos for our professional development offerings. I believe because of the captivating graphics, we had a lot more people driven to our site.
    Incentivized
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