Boords
Boords: Boords brings scripts, storyboards, animatics, approvals, and exports into one workspace. Ranked #2 of 30 in Storyboard Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for professional storyboard teams.
At a glance
- Editor score9.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forProfessional storyboard teams
- Free planYes
- Paid from$26/user/mo
- Founded2015 · Thame, England, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines script breakdown, frame editing, shot lists, and animatics
- Supports real-time collaboration, approvals, and client review links
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, XLSX, MP4, Google Slides, and more
Where it doesn't
- The free tier supports only one user
- AI image allowances vary by plan
- Access is centered on web and API workflows
Our verdict on Boords
Boords is a browser-based pre-production platform for video agencies, studios, and brand teams. It combines a two-column script editor, storyboard frame editing, shot lists, scene views, AI image generation, animatics, version history, client review links, comments, and approval tracking. Its focus suits professional storyboard teams that need to move from script breakdown to review-ready boards and timed animatics in one workspace.
Pricing follows a freemium model. The Solo free tier supports one user, 250 AI images per month, and unlimited storyboards and scripts. Solo costs $39 per user per month when billed monthly or $26 per user per month when billed annually, with unlimited storyboards and active scripts. Pro costs $75 monthly or $50 with annual billing for up to five users, 1,000 AI images per month, and real-time collaboration. Team costs $125 monthly or $85 with annual billing for up to 10 users, 2,000 AI images per month, and advanced team controls. Agency costs $250 monthly, or $165 per user per month as a monthly equivalent billed yearly, for up to 30 users, 3,000 AI images per month, and priority support.
The product’s breadth is its main distinction: teams can draw, annotate, manage custom frame fields, create animatics with timing and audio, track approvals, and share password-protected review links. Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, the public API, and webhooks extend its fit within production workflows, while exports include image files, Markdown, plain text, presentations, spreadsheets, documents, and MP4. Choose Boords if your process spans story development, visual planning, collaboration, and client review. A narrower tool may be preferable if you need only basic frame creation or a desktop-native workflow.
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Boords fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $26/user/mo |
| Frame limit | Not verified |
| Shot annotations | Yes |
| Scene layouts | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, XLSX, image files, MP4, Google Slides, Markdown, plain text |
| Supported platforms | web, API |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, Public API, Webhooks |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | boords.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Boords integrations
Boords lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Slack
- Public API
- Webhooks
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- StoryTribeA broad storyboard workspace with strong exports, collaboration and a useful free tier.8.8
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