The full report
According to Edvido's analysis of 1,260 animation studios listed on Edvido (October 2026), the median minimum project size is $5,000. 35.2% of firms that publish a minimum accept projects from $1,000, while 27.4% start at $10,000 or more.
This guide uses Edvido's own listing data, not survey estimates. Every number below comes from the downloadable dataset and is explained in the methodology section.
Key findings
- 792 of 1,260 firms (62.9%) publish a minimum project size.
- 5.7% require $25,000 or more to start a project.
- 57.6% are small teams of 2-9 people.
- Highest share of $10,000+ minimums: United Kingdom (43.5%, n=115). Highest share of $1,000 minimums: India (75.7%, n=37).
- Minimums rise with team size: 21.3% of 2-9-person teams start at $10,000+, against 43.4% of 50-249-person teams.
How much do animation studios charge? Minimum project sizes
Share of the 792 animation studios that publish a minimum project size, by band.
| Minimum project size | Share of firms |
|---|---|
| $1,000 or less | 35.2% |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | 37.4% |
| $10,000 – $24,999 | 21.7% |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | 3.5% |
| $50,000 or more | 2.1% |
Animation Studio pricing by country
Countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum. Percentages are shares of firms with a published minimum; “Start at $1k” = minimum of $1,000; “Small teams” = share of listed firms with 2-9 people.
| Country | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum | $25k+ minimum | Small teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 285 | 206 | $5,000 | 24.8% | 36.4% | 9.2% | 59.2% |
| United Kingdom | 203 | 115 | $5,000 | 31.3% | 43.5% | 5.2% | 63.9% |
| Canada | 103 | 49 | $5,000 | 30.6% | 30.6% | 2% | 61.6% |
| Australia | 67 | 53 | $5,000 | 32.1% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 64.6% |
| India | 40 | 37 | $1,000 | 75.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 40% |
| Germany | 38 | 22 | $5,000 | 18.2% | 40.9% | 9.1% | 70.3% |
| Poland | 32 | 29 | $5,000 | 20.7% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 32.3% |
| Turkey | 25 | 20 | $5,000 | 45% | 20% | 5% | 40.9% |
Pricing by region
| Region | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 388 | 255 | $5,000 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| UK & Ireland | 218 | 121 | $5,000 | 31.4% | 42.1% |
| Western Europe & Nordics | 188 | 119 | $5,000 | 27.7% | 29.4% |
| South & Southeast Asia | 124 | 85 | $1,000 | 72.9% | 10.6% |
| Central & Eastern Europe | 102 | 82 | $5,000 | 41.5% | 17.1% |
| Australia & New Zealand | 81 | 62 | $5,000 | 33.9% | 9.7% |
| Middle East & Africa | 77 | 44 | $5,000 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| East Asia | 67 | 22 | $5,000 | 18.2% | 22.7% |
Does team size change the price?
Larger teams usually set higher minimums: they carry more overhead and target bigger budgets.
| Team size | Firms with a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 people | 441 | $5,000 | 39.5% | 21.3% |
| 10-49 people | 267 | $5,000 | 29.2% | 34.8% |
| 50-249 people | 53 | $5,000 | 18.9% | 43.4% |
Animation Studio pricing by city
City pages with at least 10 firms publishing a minimum, highest median first. Each city is a small sample: use it as a direction, not a quote.
| City | Country | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | United States | 13 | $10,000 | 7.7% | 69.2% |
| San Francisco | United States | 13 | $10,000 | 7.7% | 69.2% |
| Los Angeles | United States | 15 | $10,000 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| Washington D.C. | United States | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Vancouver | Canada | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| Dallas | United States | 13 | $10,000 | 7.7% | 53.8% |
| Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 13 | $5,000 | 46.2% | 46.2% |
| Houston | United States | 13 | $5,000 | 7.7% | 46.2% |
| Leeds | United Kingdom | 10 | $5,000 | 10% | 40% |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | 10 | $5,000 | 30% | 40% |
| Nashville | United States | 10 | $5,000 | 40% | 40% |
| Northampton | United Kingdom | 10 | $5,000 | 40% | 40% |
| Berlin | Germany | 13 | $5,000 | 15.4% | 38.5% |
| Detroit | United States | 11 | $5,000 | 0% | 36.4% |
| London | United Kingdom | 14 | $5,000 | 28.6% | 35.7% |
Agencies to compare
Twentie's Film
Our services are Live Action, 3D Animation Films, VR & Metaverse Design, Character & Environment Design, and VFX.
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What drives the cost of animation
The minimum project size tells you where an agency starts. The final quote depends on scope:
- Style: 2D motion graphics, 2D character animation, 3D and stop-motion take very different amounts of studio time.
- Length and frame rate: every extra second is drawn, rigged or rendered.
- Script, storyboard and voice-over: some studios include them, others quote them separately.
- Revisions and asset ownership: project files and usage rights are often priced on their own.
How to get an accurate quote
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Browse all animation studios or compare agencies on Edvido. For a wider view across categories, read How much does animation cost? Data from Edvido's listings.
Methodology and data
- Firms listed on 95 Edvido city pages for animation studios, collected from the public listing API on 2026-10-21.
- One record per firm within the category (by website, else name); a firm listed in several cities is counted once.
- Minimum project size as published in the firm's public B2B directory profile (such as Clutch and Sortlist), in USD (e.g. "$5,000+"). Firms without a published minimum are excluded from price statistics.
- Country of the Edvido city page the firm is listed on.
- Countries, regions and team-size groups with fewer than 20 firms publishing a minimum are not shown; city rows need at least 10 and are small samples.
- Median of the published minimum project sizes (band lower bounds).
Download: Animation Studio Pricing Data 2026 — minimum project sizes of 1,260 animation studios (JSON). Snapshot date: 2026-10-21. Licence: CC BY 4.0 — cite as: Edvido, Animation Studio Pricing Data 2026 (https://www.edvido.com/animation-studios/pricing).
Frequently asked questions
How much do animation studios charge in 2026?
Across 792 animation studios on Edvido that publish a minimum project size, the median minimum is $5,000. 35.2% start at $1,000 and 27.4% at $10,000 or more.
Which country has the most affordable animation studios?
Among countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum, India has the highest share of firms starting at $1,000 (75.7%). Price alone does not show quality: compare portfolios and scope.
Do bigger animation studios cost more?
Yes, on average. 21.3% of 2-9-person teams set a minimum of $10,000 or more, compared with 43.4% of 50-249-person teams.
What affects the price of animation?
Style: 2D motion graphics, 2D character animation, 3D and stop-motion take very different amounts of studio time. Length and frame rate: every extra second is drawn, rigged or rendered. Script, storyboard and voice-over: some studios include them, others quote them separately.
Where does this data come from?
From Edvido's global listing pages for animation studios (October 2026). Minimum project sizes are the values firms publish in their public B2B directory profiles (such as Clutch and Sortlist). The full dataset can be downloaded as JSON from this page.
How can I get quotes from several agencies?
Send your brief on Edvido, get matched right away, completely free. You are introduced to 4-5 agencies and compare their proposals on the same scope.
