The exact cost of an animation video depends on style, length, and complexity. At Animation Agency custom projects typically start between €2,000 and €9,000. For longer or highly detailed productions, such as 3D or multilingual versions, a 2-minute video can range from approximately €3,500 to €25,000. Do you want to know specifically what two minutes costs? Check out what 2-minute animation costs. In this article, you will find clear price ranges by length and style, insight into cost determinants, what is included as standard, and realistic sample budgets. This will help you determine more quickly which animation best suits your goal and budget.
The indications below will help you quickly determine your course. Ranges are indicative and depend on the level of detail, revisions, and planning. Prices exclude VAT.
| Length | 2D Motion Graphics | 2D Character | 3D Animation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 seconds | €1.800 - €3.500 | €2.500 - €4.500 | €4.000 - €10.000 |
| 60 seconds | €2.500 - €5.000 | €3.500 - €6.500 | €6.000 - €15.000 |
| 90 seconds | €3.500 - €6.500 | €5.000 - €8.000 | €9.000 - €20.000 |
| 120 seconds | €4.500 - €8.500 | €6.000 - €9.000 | €12.000 - €25.000 |
Shorter videos often have a lower entry price, but pay attention to the pacing. In 60 to 90 seconds, you can usually clearly explain the core message without unnecessarily driving up costs.
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2D motion graphics is ideal for clear explainer videos, product demos, and social content. Think of icons, typography, and clear infographics in a sleek corporate style. For 60 seconds, the price range is often between €2,500 and €5,000, depending on pace, detail, and the number of revisions. You benefit from efficient production, broad applicability, and a fast turnaround time. Additional costs mainly arise with multiple variants per channel, multilingualism, or extensive sound design. Explore production options and turnaround times when having 2D animation made.
With character animation, you add emotion and recognition. It requires more design and animation work due to rigs, expressions, and additional transitions. For 60 seconds, you can usually expect to pay €3,500 to €6,500. Choose this option when brand personality and storytelling are important. Take into account the time required for character development, style frames, and animation testing. Multiplatform variants and additional scenes can further influence the price.
Whiteboard animation harnesses the power of simplicity: a drawn story that quickly clarifies concepts. It is often more affordable than character-driven 2D, with 60 seconds indicatively ranging between €1,800 and €4,000. The price depends primarily on the amount of custom illustrations, pacing, and voice-over. Whiteboard is suitable for process explanations, internal training, and educational content where the content is central.
3D offers realistic product visualization, dynamic cameras, and high-quality effects. It requires modeling, textures, lighting, and rendering. For 60 seconds, this typically ranges between €6,000 and €15,000, and for 120 seconds from €12,000 to €25,000. 3D is ideal for product launches, technical demonstrations, and branding where a premium look matters. Keep in mind that lead times and costs may be longer for photorealism, complex simulations, or multiple variations. Want to know more about the approach and possibilities? Check out having a 3D animation made.
Optional at an additional cost: voice-over selection and recording, music licenses or custom score, extra revision rounds, subtitles and multilingualism, 4K or extra versions per channel, artwork libraries, and social cuts.
We start with an intake to refine the goal, target audience, and core message. Next, we write the script and translate it into a storyboard. In the styleframe phase, you define the look and feel. After your approval, we animate the scenes and add audio. Changes up to and including the storyboard are relatively cost-effective. Scope changes during or after animation have a greater impact on time and price. A clear briefing and timely feedback keep the process smooth and within budget. Do you want to set your budget smartly? Read determining your animation budget.
These scenarios provide direction. We are happy to help you think about how to achieve maximum impact within your budget.
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Ask your questionA compact 60-second 2D explainer animation often starts at around €2,500 - €5,000. More complex 2D character or 3D productions run up to €6,000 - €25,000, depending on style, detail, and number of versions. We are happy to advise you based on your goal and budget. For a detailed explanation, see What does an animated video cost?
Most business animations fall between €2,000 and €9,000 for short to medium-length 2D. 3D is more expensive due to modeling and rendering. Factors include length, complexity, voice-over, music, and planning. Feel free to request a price estimate for your case.
For 60 seconds, you can roughly expect to pay €2,500 - €5,000 for 2D motion graphics, €3,500 - €6,500 for 2D characters, and €6,000 - €15,000 for 3D. The script, level of detail, and number of revisions determine the final price.
Linear scaling is rarely efficient. Ten minutes of 2D can range from €15,000 to €50,000 or more, depending on design and pace. Often, a series of short modules is more effective and budget-friendly. We help think about a smart structure.
Our base price includes concept, storyboard, animation, basic sound, and project management. Voice-over and music licenses are optional, so you only pay for what you need. We handle casting, recording, and editing if desired.
Freelancers are a good choice for smaller, straightforward projects with limited revisions. Expect to pay an indicative €1,500 - €5,000, depending on specialization. A specialized studio like Animation Agency offers scale, process certainty, and a fixed fallback, with projects typically ranging between €2,000 and €12,000. If you opt for a creative agency with full campaign development, this entails strategic processes and higher rates, often from €5,000 to €25,000 or more. The best choice aligns with your ambitions, deadlines, and internal capacity.
Want to quickly find out how much an animation video costs in your situation? Schedule a no-obligation consultation. In 10 to 15 minutes, we will map out your goal, channel, and desired style, and you will receive a clear target price with smart options to achieve maximum impact within budget. Prefer to see prices immediately? Go to Request Price List.
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