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Head-to-head · Storyboarding Software

Krock.io vs Storyboard That

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Krock.io #4 in Storyboarding Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Krock.io
Storyboard That #5 in Storyboarding Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Storyboard That

Krock.io leads on 0 checks, Storyboard That on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKrock.io · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceStoryboard That · $9.99/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Krock.io scores higher on our rubric for storyboarding software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Storyboard That is cheaper to start at $9.99/user/mo against $10/user/mo.

Krock.io is the better fit for teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards. Storyboard That is the better fit for educators and teams building visual storyboards.

  • Krock.io fits best

    Teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards

  • Storyboard That fits best

    Educators and teams building visual storyboards

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Side by side

Feature Krock.io 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Storyboard That 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #4 in Storyboarding Software #5 in Storyboarding Software
Best for Teams focused on review and video-linked storyboards Educators and teams building visual storyboards
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/user/mo $9.99/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Krock.io 0/4 · Storyboard That 0/4
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Animatic tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Script import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom characters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats Not checked yet ZIP image pack, high-resolution image, social media image, animated GIF, PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Time-coded comments, annotations, and version comparison for media review
  • Storyboards and animatics sit alongside approval and project-status tools
  • Plugins for Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro
  • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
  • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
  • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows
Cons
  • Pro starts at $10 per user monthly, so costs scale with seat count
  • The $400 monthly Unlimited plan includes 100 users, which may exceed smaller teams’ needs
  • Refunds are not provided for advanced functionality or mid-cycle cancellations
  • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
  • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
  • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow
Our verdict

Krock.io brings media review and storyboard work into a cloud-based collaboration platform for video production companies, agencies, animation studios, and content creators. Alongside storyboard and animatic creation, it supports review of…

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Storyboard That is a browser-based tool for creating visual storyboards and graphic organizers. It suits educators, students, and teams that need to plan ideas with scenes, characters, speech bubbles, and text rather than a text-only…

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  1. Krock.ioStoryboarding Software 8.6Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Storyboard ThatStoryboarding Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Krock.io — where it wins

    • Time-coded comments, annotations, and version comparison for media review
    • Storyboards and animatics sit alongside approval and project-status tools
    • Plugins for Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro starts at $10 per user monthly, so costs scale with seat count
    • The $400 monthly Unlimited plan includes 100 users, which may exceed smaller teams’ needs
    • Refunds are not provided for advanced functionality or mid-cycle cancellations
  • Storyboard That — where it wins

    • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
    • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
    • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
    • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
    • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow
  • Krock.io8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A review-centered storyboard tool with video feedback, approvals, and creative-app plugins.

    Visit Krock.ioFull verdict →
  • Storyboard That8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A browser-based storyboard tool with strong classroom collaboration and export options.

    Try Storyboard ThatFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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