Doodly review

Doodly is a drag-and-drop editor for making whiteboard-style doodle videos. You can also set scenes on blackboard, glassboard, or green-screen backgrounds, then add built-in or uploaded images for Doodly to animate. For uploaded images, Smart Draw lets you create the drawing path.

The editor includes a library of characters, poses, scenes, props, and other assets. You can record voiceover in the software or upload audio, sync it to the video, and add music. Exports run from 480p to 1080p, with custom settings also available.

The important buying detail: according to the pricing information, Doodly is bundled with Voomly Cloud and Pro, not the cheaper Voomly plans. Cloud starts at $49 per month, or $41 per month with annual billing. The $9 Basic plan is for video hosting and does not list Doodly as included.

Doodly has a narrow job and a straightforward workflow: place assets on a canvas, set their draw paths, and sync the result with narration or music. That makes it a plausible fit for explainers, course lessons, or presentations where the hand-drawn look is part of the format. You do not need to build the animation from scratch or use a separate drawing program for every asset.

The published library and support for uploaded images give you two routes: work from ready-made characters and scenes, or bring in your own visuals and define how they draw on. Multiple board styles also let you change the look without switching to a different editor. The stated export range tops out at 1080p, which covers standard HD output.

The bundle may be useful if you also need video hosting. Voomly Cloud includes standard Doodly, unlimited videos and bandwidth, 7TB of cloud storage, and unlimited video funnels for $49 monthly, or $41 monthly with annual billing, according to the pricing page. That is more coherent than paying for a Doodly editor and a separate host—if you will actually use those hosting features.

Doodly’s biggest drawback is the price ladder. The free Voomly Light plan is limited to five hosted videos, 250GB of storage, 5GB of bandwidth, and one funnel; it does not list Doodly. Basic is $9 per month and allows 30 videos, but also does not list Doodly. Plus costs $19 monthly ($16 with annual billing) and explicitly excludes it. The first listed plan with standard Doodly is Cloud at $49 monthly ($41 annually); Pro is $79 monthly ($66 annually) and includes enterprise Doodly. No Doodly-only price is listed.

The pricing information also lists a 14-day free trial, but does not specify its terms here. Older Reddit discussions about one-time-payment offers include complaints about extra asset costs and upsells; those posts do not establish the terms of the current plans. One r/elearning commenter also reported a long render and a mismatch between the preview timeline and final video. That is one user’s account, not proof of a general defect, but it is a reason to check output carefully before relying on a deadline-critical project.

Doodly is included starting with Voomly Cloud at $49 per month, or $41 per month with the listed annual option. That’s the price to compare if you want standard Doodly: the cheaper Voomly tiers don’t include it. Light is free but limited to five hosted videos; Basic costs $9 per month for 30 videos; Plus costs $19 monthly or $16 per month with annual billing for unlimited videos, but explicitly excludes Doodly. Cloud adds unlimited videos and bandwidth, 7TB of storage, and unlimited funnels. Pro costs $79 monthly or $66 per month annually and includes enterprise Doodly, 10TB of storage, and the same unlimited hosting and funnels. Enterprise pricing is not published; contact sales for a quote.

The pricing page lists a 14-day free trial. It lists no add-ons. Don’t mistake the free or $9 Voomly plans for a low-cost Doodly subscription: the first listed bundle with Doodly is $49 per month. Annual prices are monthly equivalents, not monthly-billing rates.

Switching to Doodly may be straightforward if you’re starting fresh: its drag-and-drop editor uses built-in or uploaded images, and the software supports voiceovers and music. Moving an existing video library is different. Expect to check which source files, audio, and editable project materials you still have; the published product information describes video exports up to 1080p, but does not say whether editable projects or uploaded assets can be exported for use elsewhere.

Treat a switch away as a possible rebuild, not a one-click migration. Recreating scenes, draw paths, and voiceover timing in another editor could take work, depending on what that editor supports. Before committing, confirm Doodly’s export and project-file options, and check whether your destination can import them. The published published material contains no Reddit posts, so we can’t responsibly say what Reddit users report as common reasons for leaving. The practical price trigger is clearer: Doodly is bundled with Voomly Cloud at $49 per month, while the $9 Basic and $19 Plus plans do not include it.