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"Doodly Review: Doodly is Now Essential for Everyone!"
François L. - presidentDecember 14, 2023
STARTING PRICE
$49
per month
flat rate
EASE OF USE
4.1/5
Based on Capterra user reviews
TOP RATED
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Doodly is a whiteboard animation software that allows anyone to create professional doodle videos in minutes. With a large library of custom-drawn doodle images and royalty-free music, users can easily make engaging sketch animations in whiteboard, blackboard, glassboard, and green screen styles. The simple drag-and-drop interface means no design or technical skills are required to produce high-quality animations that attract and convert audiences. Doodly removes the need for expensive video production, putting compelling video creation within reach of all users.
Provider
Bryxen
Located In
United Kingdom
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Marketers, business owners, advertisers, video creators, educators, trainers, teachers, and charitable organizations.
Content Source: Doodly
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Doodly Reviews
Pros
I loved how easy it was to get started with Doodly without having to read various tips and tricks. Doodly is highly intuitive, but perhaps its best feature is that it is actually fun to use.
I like everything about Doodly. I like that it is very easy and intuitive to use and I can create amazing doodle explainer videos.
I like that I can add captions and or audio. The various add-ons (such as adding color to the animations) are great for keeping the videos fresh or accenting/highlighting certain things.
I have been using Doodly to create videos for my website for 2 to 3 years. The videos engage readers, and I am happy I trusted my feeling to go with this software.
Cons
Some images are not quite right and it can be hard to import your own.
There were also very limited transitions, so the finished product of mine (and that of most of the others whose work I saw) were cheap looking, unprofessional, and just lacking in style.
Limited catologue of props initially, no color props, timing to draw multiple objects slow.
Thier marketing is horrible and very deceptive.
Most Recent Video User Review for Doodly
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Doodly Review: Doodly is Now Essential for Everyone!
François L.
"Doodly Basic: An Affordable and User-Friendly Tool for Creating Engaging Videos"
Overall: In conclusion, if you're looking for an easy-to-use and affordable whiteboard animation software to create short videos, the basic version of Doodly is a great option. However, if you need more advanced features, longer video duration, or adding full color, you may need to consider purchasing a higher version or add-on.
Pros: The drag-and-drop interface of this whiteboard animation software is very user-friendly: I didn't have any previous experience with animation software, but I was able to create engaging videos quickly. It's solid software. The basic version of Doodly is also very affordable. I paid $67 for it in 2019, which is a one-time payment. Doodly is perfect for creating short videos to explain concepts, in a cartoon style, which is a very nice idea. As a career coach and trainer, I find it very useful to communicate in a funny and effective way with my clients. The 3-minute limit is not a big issue for me as I prefer to keep my videos short and to the point.
Cons: Even if the standard version of Doodly is affordable, I should mention that if you want to explore more features, they are charged, and it can quickly become unaffordable. It's easy to buy it the first time, but after that, if you want to explore more, and add character to your materials, it can become very expensive. The basic version is somewhat limited, from this point of view. This is the marketing upselling strategy of the manufacturer. A little... greedy.
"Excellent budget programme for whiteboard animations"
Overall: I just use it for whiteboard animations
Pros: Ease of use and large amount of assets. The cost. I paid a one off price prior to it being offered for a monthly fee.
Cons: Could do with a few more hand options for moving solid items other than a pen
"Not a flexible platform to make videos with higher level customization "
Pros: I have tried months on this on but ended up going to my previous software
Cons: Could not customize anything with the basic version, they said its unlimited but comes with a string of purchases. which i did not had to do with videoscribe.
"Amazing App but You Need to Get the Upgrade Offers to Have the Best Experience"
Overall: Doodly is only inexpensive if you buy the Basic Version, which is now available for sale as LTD. The Basic Version comes with only the Black & White version, despite the fact that the developer gives a gift of colored components to Basic Doodly subscribers. Then the tale of push selling begins. > There is an OTO for the Rainbow Version, which includes colorful props and assets > For the Premium Temples there will be an OTO. $$ > For the Premium Training, there is an OTO. $$ [However, they included a wonderful playlist for Doodly users, which is a terrific way to get started and experiment with the program.] > OTO for the AI Voiceover App $$ > OTO for the AI Copywriter $$ > Might be a few more?
Pros: I bought this for my blogs first and then to fulfill clients’ requirements if it is needed fully. It is absolutely amazing. It is straightforward to use, and you can create professional-looking animated videos within minutes. It is great for explaining the concept of any service or product. I am still learning thanks to this app, and it has a lot more potential than you would think at first glance because of just how little tech know-how required!
Cons: Doodly is a great tool that takes advantage of creative, design-driven people. Though the capability to make a visual mind map has been patented by Doodly, their Basic Version is still quite budget friendly for those just starting out or are in need of a powerful diagramming app at work or school. Users can choose from seventy-seven preloaded templates and download whatever basic assets they want the software to use when presenting their doodles to others (Black & White Templates). However, there is also an option if you need some premade doodle templates or want something colorful (Rainbow Templates). Additionally, there are other templates available such as Business Templates and Training Templates that range up to more than $250 altogether!
"Excellent software for creating Doodle Videos"
Overall: Coloured Doodles or just Sketched, we were able to add any of them, and the varity of options to choose, video animations for Writing and and erasing the doodles was quite impressive.
Pros: I liked its working Interface, it has all the necessary features to smoothly create a Doodle video. A wide variety of Doodle images are their to choose from. Other than Adding doodles we can also add Customisable text and Music. Their is also option to add Custom Doodles. This application has all the features and functions to create an advanced and easy to understand Doodle videos , it is depending on editor that how proper and Clear video he will create.
Cons: I haven't found any issues, but as a suggestion I would recommend to add, the 3d doodles to make video more advanced.
