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Storyboard That is a US software company that operates the Storyboard That online storyboard creator.
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2012Storyboard That is a US software company that operates the Storyboard That online storyboard creator.
The browser-based model removes install friction for schools: students and teachers open a creator with thousands of art assets and multiple layout modes without downloads or device licenses, and the service lists rostering and sign-in integrations with Google Classroom, Clever, Canvas, ClassLink, and Schoology.
Compliance credentials are unusually deep for a small vendor: alignment with FERPA, CCPA, COPPA, and GDPR, a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, and an ESSA Level IV evidence review support district procurement that general-purpose design tools do not typically target at the K-12 level.
The free tier caps usage at two storyboards per week with watermarked downloads and a single classic layout, so sustained classroom use pushes schools toward paid editions while general-purpose tools like Canva offer comparable canvas features without a per-seat classroom fee.
The offering is browser-only, with no offline or native application, and a small bootstrapped team limits feature velocity relative to venture-funded competitors that bundle animation, video, and generative AI into broader product suites.
Storyboard That runs a freemium subscription ladder: a free account creates two watermarked storyboards a week; paid plans list at $11.99 per month for individuals, $13.99 for a premium teacher edition, and $29.99 per user for Teams Pro, with a discounted first-month promotion and a 30-day refund guarantee.
Education and business buyers are priced separately: teacher, school, and district editions are sold with purchase orders accepted and a published W-9, while multi-user business plans add administrative user management and project folders, positioning the subscription as per-seat rather than a one-time license.