Comparison
Storyboarding vs Boords — for AI scene generation
Boords pioneered the move from drawn storyboards to digital, and it's a solid choice for teams that want a clean, simple board with templates. Storyboarding is the modern alternative built around AI scene generation, video generation with Veo 3, and a Frame.io-style review workflow. Here's how they compare.
AI image and video generation
Boords has added AI image generation. Storyboarding goes further — image generation with Nano Banana plus video generation with Veo 3 Fast directly in the editor. 4, 6, or 8 second clips at 16:9 or 9:16, generated in 30–60 seconds.
Per-scene approvals with names
Storyboarding adds per-scene approvals with green checkmarks and approver names. Hover the check to see who approved; the count stacks for multiple approvers. Boords' review flow is comment-based without explicit approval state.
Tokenized share links
Both tools support sharing for review. Storyboarding's share links are tokenized JWTs scoped to the whole storyboard or a single chapter, with comment-only and view-only modes. 30-day expiry, instant revoke.
Pricing and free tier
Boords has paid tiers. Storyboarding is free during beta with all features unlocked.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Storyboarding | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| AI image generation | ✓ Nano Banana | ✓ |
| AI video generation | ✓ Veo 3 Fast | ✗ |
| Per-scene approval workflow | ✓ Names + checkmarks | Partial |
| Per-scene comments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tokenized share links | ✓ Comment / view-only | ✓ |
| PDF export | ✓ | ✓ |
| MP4 animatic export | ✓ With per-scene timing | ✓ |
| Chapter structure | ✓ Lock + finalize | ✓ |
| Pricing | Free in beta | Paid tiers |
Frequently asked questions
Should I switch from Boords?
If you want video generation with Veo 3, explicit per-scene approvals, or a free tier during beta, yes. Boords remains a solid choice if you have a workflow built around its templates.
Can I import a Boords storyboard?
Direct import is on the roadmap. Today, you can export PDFs from Boords and recreate scenes in Storyboarding (often a chance to upgrade them with AI).
What does Storyboarding do that Boords doesn't?
AI video generation with Veo 3, per-scene approval workflow with named checkmarks, and a free beta tier.
Is Storyboarding faster than Boords?
For AI scene generation, yes — the integrated Nano Banana flow generates a frame in 2–4 seconds without leaving the editor.
Can I use both?
Yes — many teams trial both during a project to compare.