Top Explainer Video Companies in the United States
From Hollywood-grade animation in Los Angeles to brand-savvy storytelling in New York and tech-focused demos out of the Bay Area and Austin, the United States is a global leader in explainer video production. U.S. agencies pair strategy with craft to deliver animated explainer videos, whiteboard animation services, live-action corporate video production, and custom explainer videos that clarify complex ideas and convert viewers.
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See all 11 projectsTADApix is a multimedia production company specializing in creating animated videos, incorporating services such as motion graphics and video editing. Across their reviews, 100% of feedback highlights their timely delivery and responsiveness, with 85% emphasizing their ability to accommodate detailed edits and execute client visions. Clients consistently praise TADApix for their creativity and value for cost.
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Communications LAB is a Digital Strategy company based in Orange, California. They offer Digital Strategy and Public Relations and were established in 2013.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Metre is an Advertising company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Founded in 2013, the team offers Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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See all 1 projectsClixtalk specializes in creating and hosting websites, demonstrated through their successful development of a portfolio website for a professional artist. Clients highlight Clixtalk's personable and professional service, effective communication, and alignment with client needs as key strengths, with no noted areas for improvement, suggesting high satisfaction with their offerings.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Launched in 2022, 1:1 Studios is a small Missoula, Montana-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Artesia, CA
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Founded in 2019, TMD STUDIOS is a branding firm. The company offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Bernardino, CA
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Bookers Content Creators is a video production agency. Launched in 2025, the company is based in San Bernardino, California. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sterling, VA
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See all 1 projectsStrides Agency is a digital marketing company recognized for its strategic expertise in crafting tailored marketing strategies, particularly utilizing email and LinkedIn. Their work has led to a 30% increase in paid customers for a cybersecurity client. Reviews highlight their unique insights and effective workflow, with 100% of feedback being positive and no noted areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Ubiquity Creations, LLC is an Advertising and video production company established in 2018. The small team specializes in Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Longmeadow, MA
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Seven Roads Media, an Advertising and video production company, is based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Advertising and Video Production.
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Human is an Advertising company. They are located in Boulder, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Founded in 2006, Laser Stream Video is a video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Woodinville, WA
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MagicHour Films is a video production company in Woodinville, Washington. They focus on Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Video production company Studio Hippo was established in 2013. The team focuses on Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Urbandale, IA
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Studio Iowa is a video production agency. They specialize in Video Production and Advertising and were founded in 2015. The agency is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Filmontage Productions is a small video production company launched in 1976. Their team offers Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Dwight Cendrowski Photography, a video production agency, specialize in Video Production and Graphic Design. They were founded in 1978.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northfield, IL
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TMK Productions, Inc. Is a video production company. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the team provides Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSouthfield, MI
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See all 1 projectsIT-Enterprises is a company specializing in social media solutions and app development, particularly for automotive dealers. They have a long-standing relationship with clients, consistently delivering satisfactory outcomes, such as doubling view rates for projects. Reviews highlight their effective communication and strong follow-through, with 100% positive feedback and no noted areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Webs Anchor is a small Pasadena, California-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Wilson Grand Communications is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 18 projectsTop Notch Cinema is a multimedia production company specializing in video producing, film production, and corporate video production. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their creativity, professionalism, and project management. Clients appreciate their ability to integrate seamlessly into teams, deliver high-quality work on time, and effectively communicate brand visions through video and motion graphics.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Tomorrow Pictures is a video production agency. Launched in 1994, the team offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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Concept One Media, a video production company, is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Their services include Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aurora, IL
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Jrc Productions is a video production company. Launched in 1982, the team provides Video Production. The agency is in Aurora, Illinois.
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Calabash is a video production agency. Their small team is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Southfield, MI
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ORB Solutions is a web design agency in Southfield, Michigan. They focus on Web Design and Video Production.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbia, SC
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Castle Conrad Media, a graphic design agency, was launched in 2022. In Columbia, South Carolina, the team offers Graphic Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2020, Dominant Creative, a small branding firm, is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Branding and Video Production.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Established in 2022, Wheels Agency is a small social media marketing firm located in West Hollywood, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tonawanda, NY
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BEAN Media Productions, Inc. Is a small video production agency founded in 2006. Their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Farmington, MI
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Headquartered in Farmington, Michigan, Bushell Media Inc is a graphic design agency. They offer Graphic Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Midsize Advertising and video production company Crazy Legs Productions, is based in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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BrandMinded, a web design agency, is based in Tampa, Florida. The team focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Book Writing League is a branding agency. Founded in 2022, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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Based in New York, New York, Forefront Communications Group Inc. Is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Patchogue, NY
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Ampersand Marketing is a small branding company founded in 2018. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vista, CA
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Star Fox Media is a Marketing Strategy company in Vista, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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ViXXiv is an Austin, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2025, the team provides Digital Strategy and Video Production.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Monona, WI
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608 Media is a video production company located in Monona, Wisconsin. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ballwin, MO
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Big Picture Media Group, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company is based in Ballwin, Missouri.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Fowzi Media is a Corporate Photography company. The team specializes in Corporate Photography and Branding, and the firm is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Daphne, AL
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Branding company JAM Group Studio provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Daphne, Alabama.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Winter Garden, FL
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Take Uno Media is an Advertising company founded in 2020. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Suwanee, GA
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Stary.in is a social media marketing company. Established in 2021, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Detroit, MI
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SM Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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Celora is a branding company. They are headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Their team focuses on Branding and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Boston Digital Productions is a video production agency. They offer Video Production and Graphic Design and were launched in 1997.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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ASSEMBLY9 is a small New York, New York-based video production company. Their services include Video Production.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Roeland Park, KS
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See all 5 projectsScenic Road is a multimedia production company specializing in video production, including videography, video editing, and corporate video production. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised their creative collaboration, project management, and ability to meet challenging requirements. Notably, 75% of reviewers highlighted their strong communication and successful brand-building strategies, demonstrating their excellence in delivering high-quality content that exceeds client expectations.
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Variete Production is a video production company. They focus on Video Production and are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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List of the Top 15 United States Explainer Video Agencies
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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33.6/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fayetteville, AR
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newton, MA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Inglewood, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Florida City, FL
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32.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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U.S. Explainer Video Production FAQs
U.S.-based agencies operate at the intersection of marketing strategy and production craft. Many have deep ties to industries concentrated in American hubs — entertainment and animation talent in Los Angeles, consumer and finance advertising in New York, SaaS and enterprise tech in the Bay Area and Seattle, and startup storytelling in Austin and Miami. A U.S. partner brings:
- Familiarity with American audiences, compliance expectations (e.g., accessibility captions, child-directed content), and brand safety norms
- Access to seasoned creative teams across scriptwriting, storyboarding, illustration, motion design, 2D/3D animation, voiceover, and post
- Real-time collaboration in U.S. time zones and close coordination with domestic marketing, product, and sales teams
Budgets vary because of factors like style, length, and complexity. According to Clutch’s recent data, most U.S.-based explainer video firms charge:
- 60–90 second 2D animated explainer: $5,000 – $25,000
- Premium 2D/3D or mixed-media explainer: $30,000 – $75,000+
- Whiteboard animation services: $2,500 – $8,000
- Live-action corporate video production: $10,000 – $100,000+
Furthermore, the hourly rates for these agencies often range $100 – $200+. Costs generally scale thanks to custom illustration, advanced 3D, multiple characters/scenes, etc. Ask for an itemized estimate covering discovery, script, storyboard, design, animation/production, sound, revisions, and usage rights to avoid surprises.
- SaaS and enterprise software (product tours, onboarding, sales enablement)
- Fintech and financial services (feature explainers with proper disclosures)
- Health care and life sciences (HIPAA-aware processes; patient and provider education)
- E-commerce and consumer brands (launch videos, paid social assets)
- Manufacturing and industrial (process walk-throughs, safety training)
- Education and nonprofits (fundraising, training, impact stories)
Many U.S.-based explainer video agencies also handle regulated content and can advise on accessibility and captioning best practices.
- Define the brief — your project’s goals, audience, key messages, KPIs, distribution channels
- Match style to objective — animated explainer videos for complex concepts, whiteboard for speed and clarity, live-action for brand authenticity, 3D for product detail
- Review portfolios for custom explainer videos that show original design, pacing, and storytelling, not just templates
- Assess process — discovery, scriptwriting, storyboarding, custom illustration, voice casting, animation/editing, sound design, QA
- Clarify logistics — timeline, revision rounds, ownership/licensing of source files, captioning/localization, and handoff assets for paid media
Shortlist on Clutch by ratings, industry focus, budget fit, and team size. Read review quotes for specifics on communication, reliability, and results.
- Over-reliance on stock templates with minimal custom art or strategy
- Vague pricing with unclear scope for script, storyboard, or revisions
- No storyboard or style frames before production
- “Unlimited revisions” without milestones — often a sign of scope risk
- Limited case studies or no verified Clutch reviews
- No clarity on licensing for music, VO, or illustrations
- Weak QA: no plan for captions, brand guidelines, aspect ratios, or platform specs
Don’t ignore the warning signs, or else you might end up with more regrets than good results. Do your best to spot and avoid these red flags early.