Rough guide only - Actual quote depends on specific brief
Approx. day rate equiv.
£1,200 - £1,600 / day
Estimated timeline
3 - 5 weeks
Cost breakdown
What's driving this estimate
Assumptions used
Quote risks to check
Next checks before briefing suppliers
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Estimate disclaimer
This calculator provides a rough guide based on industry benchmarks and XO3D's typical project ranges. Prices vary significantly based on brief complexity, number of unique assets, specific material requirements, and production timeline. Voiceover talent, music licensing, and bespoke sound design can significantly increase overall costs. This estimate is not a quote - contact us for an accurate proposal specific to your brief.
Live
Product CGI Film
30s
High quality
Not a formal quote
XO3D Labs
About Animation Pricing Calculator
Animation Pricing Calculator is a free, browser-based tool from XO3D Labs. Estimate product animation cost across type, style, quality, duration, assets, colourways, voiceover and add-ons, with price range, timeline, assumptions, quote risks and next checks. It is built for brand, marketing and product teams, runs entirely in your browser with no signup or install, and is one of 70 free tools in the Labs suite.
What it does
Animation Pricing Calculator estimates the likely cost of a product CGI film or motion asset from the animation type, style, quality bar, complexity, duration, number of assets, colourways, revision rounds, voiceover and selected add-ons. It shows a live price range, timeline, cost breakdown, assumptions used, quote risks and next checks before briefing suppliers.
How to use it
Choose the type of animation, production style, quality level and complexity, then set the duration, product count, colourways, revisions, voiceover and add-ons. The result updates in the browser first, and the animation estimate PDF downloads instantly.
How to read the estimate
Use the price range as a buyer-side planning guide, not a formal supplier quote. The assumptions, quote risks and next checks show what source files, deliverables, approvals, usage formats and scope changes need confirming before XO3D or another studio can give a project-specific proposal.
Frequently asked questions
What does Animation Pricing Calculator do?
Estimate product animation cost across type, style, quality, duration, assets, colourways, voiceover and add-ons, with price range, timeline, assumptions, quote risks and next checks.
How accurate are the estimates?
The figures are indicative, based on typical industry rates and the inputs you provide. For a precise, project-specific quote, contact the XO3D team.
Is Animation Pricing Calculator free to use?
Yes. Animation Pricing Calculator is completely free, with no account, login, trial or paywall. It is one of 70 free tools published by XO3D Labs.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser on desktop and mobile - there is nothing to download, install or sign up for.
Who created this tool?
XO3D is a UK-based product CGI studio headquartered in Stevenage, working with brands across the UK and internationally. XO3D Labs is its free tool suite for the CGI and product-marketing community.