Considering the buzz on video marketing out there on the Internet (and the amazing results it provides), you must be eager to make your own video. When talking about video content, explainer videos stand out as a fantastic alternative to complement your marketing strategy. But you probably don’t know where to start. Choosing an animated video production company is not a minor thing at all! If you do some research on the web, you will find thousands of them with different services and expertise. So, how can you be sure to pick out the best fit for your business? We want to make your life easier 🙂 That’s why we’ve chosen the top 10 explainer video production companies to give you the big picture on the most prominent names of the industry. Let’s get to know them!
How to Make a Wise Choice
So, you know that video content is rocking the web and can enhance your marketing strategy like no other resource. You also know that animated marketing videos in particular provide great benefits: they stand out as one of the most engaging and persuasive tools you can resort to, and give you the chance to pass out your business idea by using a format that people really love.
One thing’s for sure: when developing an explainer video, you have to be wise on which vendor you choose. You have to pick out that special company that works with top quality products and that has everything that’s necessary to get the best results.
Yes. There are many factors that come into play and that will define why an animated video production company can be considered “the best one” (or “one of the best ones”). Just to name a few, we could think about expertise, quality of work, communication skills, customer satisfaction, price, good execution, and more.
From a general point of view, consider these 5 key pillars when choosing an explainer video production company:
- Quality and expertise: check out how the company works, review its portfolio and make sure it meets your brand’s needs.
- Communication: the vendor you choose must be capable of establishing a smooth and clear communication process.
- Customization: customization is highly important as it will make the whole difference between your video and your competitor´s.
- Feedback: check out the reviews, comments and general feedback other clients have made about the company.
- Price: you can choose cheaper companies (which usually use template videos) or others that are a little bit more expensive but that also offer other types of services (and ultimately…results). Going with a production company that works with custom animated videos is always the best option.
Tip: take a few minutes to review this free guide on How To Choose The Right Explainer Video Company. Inside, you will find pro-tips on how to choose a vendor by evaluating factors such as budget, quality, expertise, communication skills and more.
The Best 10 Animated Video Production Companies in the Market
Now that you know the basics on which factors you should bear in mind to choose your video production vendor, let’s review the top 10 explainer video production companies in the market.
By the way, in this list, we have included companies that make animated videos, of course, but also some other types of videos. And one thing’s for sure: if we have included them, it’s because they totally deserve it! Check them out…
#1. Yum Yum Videos
It’s us, yeap! 🙂 Without boasting, we’re one of the best explainer video production companies you can find on the net. And this is not just because… we have some strong arguments to support this:
- We make videos that are fully customized to our client’s needs.
- We hold one of the greatest qualities in the market.
- We have an excellent price-quality guarantee.
- Our video production process is just impeccable.
- We also offer an integrated video marketing strategy so that our clients can grow their business and take it to the next level.
During many years we have worked for thousands of companies from over 20 different countries. Some of the most remarkable names include Wal-Mart, Docusign, Fox, Red Bull and McKesson, just to name a few.
Watch this cool video we developed for Gigtown, for instance:
Also, check out this testimonial just to see how our clients feel about working with us:
#2. Epipheo Studios
They have a special place for being one of the oldest explainer video production companies in the market. They also hold the honor of being one of the first studios in producing these types of videos. They take care of the overall production process, and their production team is really good.
#3. Sandwich Video
This company doesn’t make animated videos, but produces really good Live Action videos. In fact, it’s one of the best ones in this niche. Their scripts are very funny and entertaining. Sandwich videos also handles the overall video production process, and also takes care of the distribution of the videos, by resorting to different promotional channels, such as PR, social content, and TV/web.
#4. Demo Duck
Their videos have great quality. Demo Duck is convinced that the script is the most important element of the video production process and that’s why they give so much focus to this. To get some inspiration, they like watching videos and gathering with the internal staff to share ideas and brainstorm to the maximum 🙂
#5. Thinkmojo
Their videos have great quality too. This studio develops explainer videos and product videos, but also produces educational videos, editorials, support videos, ads, and many other types. They work with any kind of company, from startups to big businesses.
#6. Explainify
“Low quality videos are not a good value, storytelling can change the world, life is too short for long stories, one-size-fits-all-videos damage brands…” These are just some of the concepts with which Explainify feels represented by and that gives you a general idea of their approach to work.
#7. Switch Video
They base their work on 3 key premises: to set reasonable schedules and meet the deadlines; to keep the client informed during the entire process, and to complete every aspect of the job so that the client does not need to ask twice. Switch Video focuses specifically on animated, whiteboard and motion graphics videos.
#8. Grumo Media
Grumo Media has “a special passion for startups”, as they declare on their own website. Despite this, they also work with multinational companies too. Fun, concise and alluring are the main features of their videos.
#9. Wyzowl
Wyzowl develops animated marketing videos, but also mobile app demo videos, web app demo videos, and pre-roll videos. As part of their work, they establish a step-by-step guide to meet goals, gather the client’s feedback in each phase, and always keep an eye on revisions to minimize adjustments in the end. As differentials, they offer fixed pricing and fixed turnaround times.
#10. Blink Tower
They work with small, medium and big companies too. Blink Tower also gives special attention to the script and considers it as top priority. When trying to get inspiration, they just watch any online video that makes them have fun 🙂
So, this is our top 10 list of explainer video production companies, those that stand out from the rest in terms of quality, expertise, and services.
In our specific case, at Yum Yum we give total priority to our client’s needs. And this is independent from the marketing goals they pursue, the products they sell, or the target audience they want to persuade. We simply customize the video according to all these factors, to make it unique (we even work with the most complex or abstract concepts, so keep that in mind!). We’re convinced that the only way to get to a high-end result is by keeping an eye on the details. Additionally, we work with great dedication and care and always listen to our client’s feedback to align with their expectations. We want our client to be totally satisfied with the outcome!
This video summarizes how easy it is to work with our team:
So, remember that in case you need help with developing your next explainer video, you can count on us! Just drop us a line, and we’ll be glad to be your partner throughout the whole process!
Conclusion
The explainer video production process has its own peculiarities and, obviously, has to be done by a well-prepared team, with solid expertise and key soft skills, that is also committed and focused on meeting the client’s needs. In today’s article we have shared some important tips you should consider when choosing the animated video production company that will join you. And, what’s better, we have made a list of the best 10 explainer video studios that we think make the big difference in the market.
Finally, don’t miss this blog post to learn how to give feedback to your explainer video production company. Enjoy it!
