Boords

Boords is the sign-off layer for video preproduction, keeping scripts, storyboards, animatics, and client approvals in one place for creative teams and agencies.

Video pre-production software for agencies and brands

In brief

Is Boords just storyboarding software?

No. Boords is a preproduction sign-off tool that combines storyboarding with script editing, animatics creation, and client approval workflow. The platform keeps scripts, storyboards, animatics, and client approvals in one place, not just storyboards.

How is Boords different from Frame.io?

Frame.io reviews finished video in post-production, while Boords approves the plan before the video exists during preproduction. Most customers use both tools together: Boords for preproduction sign-off and Frame.io for post-production review.

Can teams use Figma or Google Slides instead of Boords?

You can create something that looks like a storyboard in Figma or Google Slides, but neither has the features Boords provides: scenes, shot fields, animatic timeline, MP4 export, or client review without a login. The board creation is straightforward in those tools, but the approval loop is what they cannot handle.

Does Boords use AI?

Yes, Boords uses AI as a supporting tool. AI generates storyboard frames from text prompts with character consistency and can turn scripts into structured boards. However, teams can ignore AI entirely and upload their own artwork; the review and sign-off workflow works the same way.

What are the different Boords pricing plans?

Boords offers a free plan with 5 active storyboards and up to 5 team members. Paid plans are Solo ($39/month), Pro ($75/month), Team ($125/month), and Agency ($250/month), with lower rates for yearly billing. Enterprise pricing with custom features is available on request.