Explain Everything review

Uniquely combines a collaborative whiteboard with powerful video recording and editing tools.

Top 11 rank

#9 of 11

Score

7.5/9.4

Pricing

$ ($9 to $15/user/mo)

HQ

New York, USA

Verdict

Explain Everything's standout feature is its timeline-based video recording and editing, which allows users to easily turn a collaborative session into a polished, shareable explainer video.

What customers praise

The fine-grained control over recording, including the ability to mix, cut, and overwrite parts of the audio and visual timeline, is unmatched in this category.

What customers criticise

Its real-time collaboration features for large groups are less developed than those of Miro or Mural, and the interface is optimized for presentation creation rather than pure brainstorming.

Best for

Educators, trainers, and presenters who need to create animated video presentations and tutorials from their whiteboard sessions.

At a glance

  • Integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, LMS systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle)
  • Compliance: GDPR, COPPA, FERPA
  • Regions served: Global
  • Typical onboarding: 0 days
  • Free tier: yes

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-28. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Explain Everything, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Explain Everything vs InVision Freehand.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026), verified June 28, 2026 — no paid placement.