Explainer Video Company & Animated Video Services

Turning ‘Huh?’ into ‘Aha!’ with Best-In-Class Explainer Videos

Gisteo is your one-stop explainer video company & animated video production agency. We drop clarity bombs to obliterate complexity—helping you conquer hearts, minds and markets. Ready to wage war on messaging mediocrity?

Trusted By Fortune 500 Companies & Small Businesses Everywhere

Finally...an explainer video company that gets it

You know an explainer video can cut through the noise and shorten sales cycles. But finding the right animated video production service? That can drive you batsh*t crazy. Some studios are suspiciously cheap, 5 time zones away. Others charge Hollywood rates that could drain your budget for a year.

Gisteo is the Goldilocks of explainer video companies—just the right mix of storytelling and production expertise, at the right price. Since 2011, thousands of clients have trusted us to deliver videos that get to the gist– on time, every time.

Fast

We work quickly to deliver work for you to approve at every stage. No fluff, no nonsense. 

Quality, Guaranteed

Love the video we create for you or your money back. It’s that simple.  What other explainer video company does that!?

Value

It’s about value-for-money. We’re NOT dirt cheap like those faraway animated videos production services but we very have very fair, transparent pricing that’s far below the industry average. Plus, with our marketing expertise built-in, you’re getting more than just an explainer video company; you’re gaining access to a real  strategic partner.

What Our Explainer Videos Can Do For You

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Enhanced Understanding

97% of businesses report that explainer videos help users understand their products or services better

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Higher Conversion Rates

Landing pages featuring explainer videos experience an 86% boost in conversion rates

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Improved Information Retention

Visuals are processed 60,000 times faster in the brain than text, aiding in better information retention

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Increased Purchase Intent

82% of consumers report being convinced to purchase a product or service after watching a brand's video

Versatile Styles, For Any Mission

Gisteo doesn’t produce one-size-fits-all work. Below are examples of our explainer video production styles, each tailored to your unique goals and preferences. Check out the Portfolio section for much more. Standard pricing applies to all except: Express Explainers and our AI videos (each at more affordable price points).

2D Animation

A versatile explainer animation style designed to bring any product, brand, or service story to life with creativity, clarity, and impact

Motion Graphics

Motion design featuring icons, graphics, and screenshots—perfect for achieving a polished, sleek, and professional effect

Mixed Media

A dynamic blend of film footage and motion graphics to deliver a corporate, realistic, and engaging look

Kinetic Typography

A marriage of imagery + animated text- perfect for engaging audiences whether on mute or with sound

Whiteboard

Simplify complexity with a mesmerizing hand-drawing effect illustrating concepts. Perfect to educate, inspire, and convert

Animated Presenters

Bring stories to life with talking cartoon characters or mascots, adding personality and charm to your message!

Express Explainers

Fast, affordable animated videos using high-quality templates and software platforms—perfect for high-impact, lower cost explainers

AI Videos

Budget-friendly. AI-powered videos with lifelike spokespersons. Ideal for company overview presentations, scaling content, training modules & more.

Beyond Explainer Videos: Level-Up With These Services

From engaging Reel Interviews and Remote Customer Testimonials to a full Extreme Makeover and Total Online Presence Audit, we offer other strategic brand-building solutions that amplify your story and impact.

Reel Interviews

Interview-Based Video Content to Build Your Brand

Reel Interviews by Gisteo offers interview-based video production as a service. We turn a single 45 minute remote studio session into 10+ compelling, authentic short clips to boost your brand’s social media, thought leadership, marketing and sales. Available as standalone or included in our Unlimited Plan.

Remote Video Testimonials

Turn Happy Customers into Powerful Sales Tools—Remotely!

Need video testimonials but short on time and budget? Gisteo’s remote customer video testimonial service is fast, easy and affordable! Authentic, high-quality customer stories—captured remotely, edited professionally, and ready to build trust and credibility. Available as standalone or included in our Unlimited Plan.

Extreme Messaging Makeover

Transform your brand story and messaging in one week or less!

Many companies struggle to clearly express their true value. Our  Extreme Messaging Makeover redefines your brand story using a proven framework so you can grow your business, faster! This service delivers strategy and expert copywriting, rolled into one. 

TOPA Digital Marketing Audit

Supercharge your marketing with a Total Online Presence Audit

Improve your marketing strategy to boost traffic, get more customers, and maximize ROI with our Total Online Presence Audit (TOPA). It’s a comprehensive, proven process developed by our partners at Duct Tape Marketing. TOPA has been used by thousands of businesses to find their online “North Star!”

The Gisteo Difference

Transparency to draw you in. Honesty to keep you coming back!

We’ve been keeping it real for 13+ years, and our clients love us for it. From clear, upfront pricing to open communication, we make sure you’re in the loop every step of the way. No nonsense, no shenanigans­– just high quality explainer videos at a fair price. That’s why we’re the go-to animated video production agency for so many brands!

Peace of mind with a marketing-first approach

Most video production agencies just focus on design or animation. They don’t really “get” marketing. We blend deep marketing expertise, led by a Duct Tape Marketing certified consultant, with top-notch scriptwriting and production capabilities. So, yeah, we’re far more than “just another explainer video company.” 

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Quality animated video services– without overpriced douchery

Affordable animated video services doesn’t mean “dirt cheap.” We all about value-for-money. Spending $10-20K+ on a single video that you may use for only a year is overkill for most organizations.  Plus, our Gisteo Unlimited annual plan helps you save beaucoup bucks if you want to produce a volume of explainer videos and video content over the course of a year.

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How It Works: Easy As Pie

It’s a step-by-step, process explainer video production process that’s worked since 2011. Why change it now?

Brief us

So we can better understand what you offer, the customer problem you're solving and what you want your audience to do.

We do our magic

By skillfully crafting a concise script and engaging visuals to deliver a crystal clear, highly-effective explainer video.

You conquer

With more clicks, calls, sign-ups or whatever you need to achieve. Our videos will help you reach your goals, faster.

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9 Ways To Write Your Story

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Why are explainer videos so powerful?

At Gisteo, we know you want to be a leader in your industry. In order to do that, you need clarity. It’s simple: if customers are confused about what you offer, they’ll look past you and buy from someone they understand.

The problem is that it’s hard to concisely clarify your messaging, especially with text alone. Modern day humans simply don’t love to read so you rightly turn to video as a solution. Unfortunately, too many of the animated video production services are order-takers, not true marketers who have mastered the storytelling techniques you need to cut through the clutter.

We believe that explainer video production should be easy, fast and affordable. We understand you want a quality solution to close more deals, without breaking the bank. That’s why we’ve been the go-to animated video production agency for so many organizations since 2011.

We do this but first getting to know your brand and overall objectives. Then, we craft a script and visual treatment designed to get you results. Finally, we deliver a stellar explainer video that acts as a 24/7 sales agent so you can grow your business.

So book your free consultation now and, in the meantime, check out our transparent pricing and our work to get a better sense of what we do. Stop letting clarity hold you back and start getting the calls, clicks and leads you need to soar!

FAQs

Searching for the best explainer video company? Here are a few of our frequently asked questions. More in-depth information is available here

Another animated explainer video company quoted 2-3x what Gisteo rates are. WTF?

Yes, that’s kind of Gisteo’s thing: affordable explainer video production. Mind you, “affordable” doesn’t mean dirt cheap. It’s all about value-for-money at our animated video services. We have a streamlined team and process with pricing that’s fair by design. We do plenty of volume, get countless referrals and lots of repeat business. We have numerous clients who often do at least several explainer videos a year so, in general, we can afford to be more on the aggressive side with our rates. It’s good for our clients and good for our business.

An animated explainer video company on the other side of the world quoted us $300. WTF?

Be very wary.  We’ve been doing this since 2011 and each project is a labor of love.  We custom craft our animated explainer videos, starting with an expertly written script by a real marketing professional. We then meticulously storyboard everything before production, giving clients a chance to deliver feedback every step of the way. We don’t use any cheesy templates, automated tools, AI voices or drag-n-drop software platforms when creating our explainer videos.  So…if the price quote from another animation video production agency seems to be “too good to be true,” it probably is.

Who owns the rights to the final explainer video?

After the explainer video is paid for and delivered, you own 100% of the rights to on a perpetual basis. All of our animated video services and production jobs are classified as “for hire” work. You can use your video in any way you’d like, on any platform.

How does your explainer video production process work?

Good question.  At Gisteo, crafting quality explainer videos is a step-by-step process that we’ve honed over the years. More information and faqs here!

Which explainer video style will work best for me or my business?

Explainer videos are versatile and there’s no right or wrong general answer here. It really depends on your goals, preferences, brand look and feel, brand voice and more. That’s one of the key things we can discuss in our consultation discover call. This isn’t our first rodeo and we can give you suggestions based on our extensive marketing and animated explainer video production experience.

We need animated video services we can trust. Is that you?

Well, yes!  We’ve been doing this since 2011. We’ve created thousands of explainer videos with hundreds of repeat customers over the years. It’s competitive out there- you don’t stay in business as an animated explainer video company if you don’t get the job done right, on time, every time! In short, we deliver proven, trusted animation video services an unbeatable track record. 

What should I look for in an animated explainer video company?

When choosing an animated video services or a video agency, look for one that combines storytelling, strategy, and creativity to deliver compelling videos. A great company should have:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and industries.
  • A proven process that includes scripting, storyboarding, voiceover, animation, and revisions.
  • Transparent pricing and timelines with no hidden fees.
  • A focus on engagement and conversion, not just flashy animation.

At Gisteo, we’ve been a leading animated explainer video company since 2011, helping brands simplify their message and connect with audiences effectively.

We need more than just animated video services. What else do you offer?

Funny you should ask. 

Over the past few months, we’ve been busy cooking up new ways to help you win in the attention economy. And, yes, this goes well beyond just animation video production services! 

We’ve expanded our video production and messaging services to give you even more firepower. 

No fluff, no nonsense—just highly effective solutions designed to persuade, convert, and level up your marketing efforts.

Here’s a breakdown of our new and improved offerings.

AI Explainers

Hyper-realistic, lifelike avatars based on real human actors—no robots, no weird synthetic voices. Or you can opt to go the “faceless video” route, without a spokesperson. These AI-powered videos allow for rapid production, multilingual options, and cost-effective messaging at scale. Ideal for presentations, overviews, training, FAQs, corporate messaging, and more. At Gisteo, we’ve always been a pioneer among explainer video companies and now we’ve leading the charge to become a top ai agency. 

Express Explainers

Need an animated explainer video, like, yesterday? Our Express Explainers harness video maker templates and presets to streamline production—meaning faster turnaround times and lower costs while still delivering that signature Gisteo storytelling magic. Perfect for tight deadlines and budgets.

Reel Interviews

You talk, we do the rest. We’ll interview you (or your team) remotely, extract the gold, and turn it into highly engaging short-form content with music, captions, and B-roll footage to help you build trust and authority. 

Remote Customer Testimonials

Your happy customers are your best salespeople—so let’s get them on video! We handle the entire process remotely, making it insanely easy (and much less awkward than having them try to do it themselves) to capture them sharing their love for your brand.

 Unlimited Yearly Plan

Why pick just one service when you can have them all? Our new Unlimited Yearly Plan gives you access to Gisteo’s full suite of video offerings, including our flagship custom videos, so you can produce as much content as you need at an affordable flat rate, all year long. You won’t find an offer this comprehensive and cost-effective among any other explainer video companies. 

Extreme Messaging Makeover

A weak brand story is costing you business. We’ll tear it down and rebuild it into something crisp, compelling, and impossible to ignore. This is the ultimate foundation for a clearer, stronger, and more effective brand message—not part of the Unlimited Plan, but an essential investment for getting your messaging right.

Do you offer subscription-based animated video services?​

Yes, we offer Gisteo Unlimited, our “all you can eat” yearly subscription plan for animated explainer videos and video content. This plan is ideal for organizations aiming to produce a high volume of diverse videos over a 12-month period, including animated videos. With Gisteo Unlimited, you can create unlimited custom videos of any length and style, including Express Animations, AI Videos, Reel Interviews, and Remote Testimonials. We focus on one project at a time, ensuring quality and attention to detail, with typical turnaround times for custom explainers around 4 weeks for a 60-90 second project. Other services such as AI videos, Express Explainers etc. are delivered more quickly. 

But Wait! Are We Really The Right Fit?

We admit it: Gisteo isn’t the perfect animated explainer video company for everyone. Here’s a quick guide on how to figure out if we’re the best choice for you.