StoryboardCanvas AI vs StoryboardHero

StoryboardCanvas AI7.8Visit StoryboardHero7.5Visit

Higher score StoryboardCanvas AI #3 in AI Storyboard Generators 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit site

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StoryboardHero #6 in AI Storyboard Generators 7.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit StoryboardHero

• StoryboardCanvas AI fits best

  Production teams needing an all-in-one storyboard suite

• StoryboardHero fits best

  Teams sharing polished storyboards with clients

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Side by side

Feature	StoryboardCanvas AI 7.8/10 Visit ↗	StoryboardHero 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.5
Ranking	#3 in AI Storyboard Generators	#6 in AI Storyboard Generators
Best for	Production teams needing an all-in-one storyboard suite	Teams sharing polished storyboards with clients
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	£15/mo	$19/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Money-back guarantee	6 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features StoryboardCanvas AI 1/5 · StoryboardHero 1/5
Script import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shot sequencing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Frame generation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shot annotations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Export formats	PDF, PNG, CSV, MP4, MOV, FDX, Fountain, Movie Magic, Gorilla, XMEML, FCPXML, EDL, OpenTimelineIO	PDF, CSV, MP4
Our review
Pros	Combines scripts, shot lists, storyboards, animatics and production tools Style-locked AI image generation supports consistent storyboard frames Exports to major editing, scheduling and production formats	Generates concepts, scripts, scenes, shots, and AI images Detailed shot settings support precise visual planning Password-protected sharing, comments, and branded exports
Cons	The Free plan includes no monthly AI credits Seat, storage and AI-credit limits vary by paid tier Access is limited to the web app and Chrome extension	No free plan; paid access starts at $19 per month Web-only platform limits access to browser-based workflows Premium AI image allowances vary by paid plan
Our verdict	StoryboardCanvas AI is a browser-based production suite for filmmakers, production companies and creative professionals. It brings screenplay editing, script breakdown, shot planning, storyboard creation, drawing, AI image generation and… Read the review →	StoryboardHero is an online AI storyboarding platform for video agencies, filmmakers, creators, and production teams. It turns concepts and scripts into scenes and shots, generates standard and premium AI images, and supports custom… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• StoryboardCanvas AI — where it wins

  • Combines scripts, shot lists, storyboards, animatics and production tools
  • Style-locked AI image generation supports consistent storyboard frames
  • Exports to major editing, scheduling and production formats

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan includes no monthly AI credits
  • Seat, storage and AI-credit limits vary by paid tier
  • Access is limited to the web app and Chrome extension

• StoryboardHero — where it wins

  • Generates concepts, scripts, scenes, shots, and AI images
  • Detailed shot settings support precise visual planning
  • Password-protected sharing, comments, and branded exports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid access starts at $19 per month
  • Web-only platform limits access to browser-based workflows
  • Premium AI image allowances vary by paid plan

• StoryboardCanvas AI7.8/10 · Free plan

  An all-in-one browser suite connecting AI storyboarding with production management.

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• StoryboardHero7.5/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused web workspace for AI-assisted storyboards, shot planning, and client review.

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