Best Storyboard Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mari is ranked #1 of 30 as of 8 October 2026, ahead of Previs Pro and Boords. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Previs Pro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Previs Pro at $0.83/mo.
Storyboard software can help you shape scenes and shots into a visual sequence before production. Compare scene layouts and shot annotations, then consider export formats and frame limits when assessing how each tool handles your planning needs. Supported platforms and team collaboration indicate whether the listed capabilities suit your devices and shared workflows; free plans and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Mari, Previs Pro, and Boords are among the products shown. Think about how you map a sequence, communicate shot ideas, and share work as you compare the features and plan details.
30 storyboard software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Storyboard Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 16 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 MariPaid from $57.42/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 Previs ProPaid from $0.83/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 BoordsPaid from $2.17/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 Krock.ioPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 AIM PrevizPaid from $29/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 Storyboard ThatPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 StoryTribePaid from $1.92/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Studiovity
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Shot DesignerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 CineboardPaid from $9.90/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 PlotPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 StoryboardCanvas AIPaid from £19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 StoryboarderFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 StorybrdrPaid from £1.83/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 StoryBoomFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Storyboard StudioPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 MakeStoryboardPaid from $12/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 Toon Boom HarmonyPaid from $6.75/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 ShotPro
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 AI Storyboard
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 NUVAR
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 StoryToShot
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 FramesForge
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 ShotGlide
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Springboard
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Frame limit | Shot annotations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mari | 7.8 | Free plan | $57.42/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 2 | Previs Pro | 7.8 | Free plan | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 3 | Boords | 7.7 | Free plan | $2.17/mo | Yes | 26 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 4 | Krock.io | 7.7 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /user/mo | — | — |
| 5 | AIM Previz | 7.6 | Free plan | $29/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 6 | Storyboard That | 7.6 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | 3 frames | Yes |
| 7 | StoryTribe | 7.4 | Free plan | $1.92/mo | Yes | 12.99 /user/mo | 10 frames | Yes |
| 8 | Studiovity | 7.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 9 | Shot Designer | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | Cineboard | 7.0 | Free plan | $9.90/mo | Yes | — | 20 frames | Yes |
| 11 | Plot | 7.0 | No | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | 8 frames | Yes |
| 12 | StoryboardCanvas AI | 6.9 | Free plan | £19/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | Storyboarder | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | Storybrdr | 6.8 | No | £1.83/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | StoryBoom | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 80 frames | Yes |
| 16 | Storyboard Studio | 6.6 | No | $19/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | MakeStoryboard | 6.3 | No | $12/mo | Yes | 12 /user/mo | 6 frames | Yes |
| 18 | Toon Boom Harmony | 6.2 | No | $6.75/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | ShotPro | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | AI Storyboard | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | NUVAR | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | StoryToShot | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 23 | FramesForge | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | ShotGlide | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | Springboard | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
Is your platform on this list?
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Questions about this list
Which storyboard software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Mari is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.8. Previs Pro is second and Boords third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Previs Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.