The illusion of motion generated by a sequence of static drawings, postures, or photographs is known as animation. They're recorded, then linked together in a series and watched one by one. The production of motion on a frame-by-frame basis is possible using animation software. Each frame... Read more
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Last updated: April 2025
Researched and Edited by Rajat Gupta
Last updated: April 2025
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9.8
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Vyond is a powerful tool that empowers everyone to create and share engaging stories through film, animation, graphic recording, storyboarding and interactive presentations. With Vyond’s interactive video platform, user can easily add motion and interactivity to their videos, telling stories ...
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Starts from $24.91/User/Month when Billed Yearly
Pros & Cons
Vyond offers a wide variety of ready-to-use props, backgrounds, and animations, making it easy to create custom clips for various scenarios.
The intuitive interface and user-friendly tool make it easy for users to create engaging content without needing specialized knowledge or training.
Vyond provides a vast library of resources, including short video tutorials, aiding users in quickly learning and mastering the tool.
The tool allows for extensive customization options, such as creating and customizing characters, scenes, and voiceovers, offering flexibility in content creation.
Some users may find Vyond intimidating due to the richness of features and customizations available, especially without proper support for newcomers.
There might be limitations in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors, restricting the tool's advanced functionalities for more specialized needs.
9.4
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Animaker is powerful movie-making software that makes it possible for anyone to build professional-quality animation. Developed by a team of animators and video editors, Animaker has all the features of high-end, professional software, but with the intuitive drag-and-drop ease a beginner can ...
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Starts from $10/Month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
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User-friendly interface with a variety of templates and features for easy and fun animation creation.
Prompt and effective customer support, providing quick solutions and assistance.
Wide range of characters, poses, and ethnicities for diverse video creation.
Efficient in saving time with many templates and diverse characters.
Might require clicking around to explore options if not familiar with the interface.
Some users faced glitches and expressed the need for more advanced characters and tools for enhanced functionality.
9.1
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Transform your animations with Krikey AI, the premier AI Animation Maker in the industry. Bridging the gap between creativity and technology, Krikey AI boasts a suite of cutting-edge tools tailored for professionals seeking to revolutionize the animation creation process. Our innovative ...
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Starts from $13.33/month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
9.1
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DeepMotion, the trailblazing leader in Motion Intelligence, is transforming creative content creation with its cutting-edge cloud-based technology. This innovative platform empowers users to train digital characters in a vast array of intricate motion skills, from parkour and dancing to martial ...
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Create Studio is the animation software used by professionals to create quality 3d and 2d shorts, TV series and feature films. Informed by over ten years experience of creating animation software, Create Studio marries the clarity and power of the software used at leading animation studios the ...
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Starts from $99/Year
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Pre-made templates, easy to use, and 3D characters make video creation efficient and engaging.
The animation aspect goes beyond expectations, with regular additions of characters enhancing video quality and speed.
Users appreciate the ease of use and functionality, even for non-developers, making it an excellent video animation software.
Create Studio is described as dynamic, interactive, didactic, and user-friendly, suitable for various purposes.
The software's richness of features and customizations can be overwhelming for newcomers without adequate support.
Limited selection in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors may restrict advanced functionalities for some users.
9.0
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Animation Desk is a software package that includes all the tools that aspiring animation artists will need to produce 2D animation. The software incorporates an animation timeline, which allows for the editing, saving and re-loading of previous stages of animation. Animation Desk is designed to ...
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Beginner-friendly interface, making it easy for starters to use and create animations.
Free version offers sufficient features and functionalities without the need to purchase the paid version.
Comprehensive video tutorials available for guidance and learning.
Variety of tools available for creating unique visual products.
Limited advanced features and tools compared to more professional animation software.
May not offer deep customizations or advanced functionalities as other high-end animation tools.
8.9
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Harmony was created specifically for independent animation studios and is ideally suited for the production of tv series, features, commercials and games. Harmony's state-of-the-art interface facilitates natural workflow with integrated artistic and technical tools that accelerate productivity. ...
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Starts from $20/Month
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Enables creation of professional 2D animations with advanced tools and flexibility.
Offers powerful tools for animation and storyboarding, making the process quick and efficient.
Provides a variety of features like color controls, 4K Camera Resolution, and advanced tools.
User-friendly interface and intuitive design, making it easy to use for both beginners and professionals.
Learning curve can be steep initially due to the complexity of features, requiring time and effort to master.
Price of the software may be considered expensive for independent animators or students.
8.7
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Introducing Pixcap, the cutting-edge graphic design tool that is changing the game for professionals seeking to create stunning visuals. Branded as "The Designed D Tool Powered by 3D and AI," Pixcap combines advanced 3D elements with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology to unlock ...
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Starts from $7.00/month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
8.7
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Animatron Studio is a powerful animation suite used by professionals and amateurs. Best for simple to complex 2D animations utilizing cut scenes, character control, effects, titles, and transitions. User can incorporate rich media into the films like photos, pictures and audio to create ...
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Starts from $15/Month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
8.6
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Introducing Kinetix – Your Gateway to Dynamic Emote Technologies in Gaming Unleash the power of emotions in gaming with Kinetix, the ultimate solution for game developers seeking to elevate player experiences through cutting-edge emote integration. Our innovative SDK and APIs open the doors to ...
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Adobe Character Animator is a new tool that allows user to create computer-animated 2D characters that look and move just like hand-drawn characters. With an intuitive interface and powerful animation tools, it lets user quickly create expressive hand-drawn animations in minutes. Create any ...
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Free Trial available
Adobe Character Animator offers custom pricing plan
Pros & Cons
Integrates a wide range of design applications suitable for various creative professionals, enhancing versatility.
Enables seamless synchronization across devices for uninterrupted work continuity.
Provides efficient online storage and integration between programs for enhanced productivity.
Easy to download and update software through Adobe Creative Cloud, streamlining the workflow.
The vast array of features in Adobe Creative Cloud can be overwhelming for newcomers without adequate support.
Limited Marketplace options for additional apps and connectors in Adobe Creative Cloud may restrict advanced functionalities for some users.
8.6
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Quickly and easily create an animated walk-through on the website. With no coding required, user can add Loading.io to the site in a few simple steps and start giving people a preview of what's inside. Add captions to images, and apply a variety of timing options to make animations run ...
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Starts from $3.33/Month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
8.6
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Mixamo is a cloud platform that allows user to create customized 3D characters and animations in a very short time. It is ideal for video games, mobile application visualizations, and any character-based creation like toys, movies or cartoons. Mixamo's suite of easy-to-use interactive tools ...
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With Adobe Animate CC modern user interface, tools for professional results, and distinctive visual style, it includes everything needed to bring ideas to life—from captivating 2D animation and motion graphics to rich interactive content and simulations. User can save time through an efficient ...
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Free Trial available, Try Now
Starts from $20.99/Month when Billed Yearly
Pros & Cons
User-friendly interface with a smooth learning curve, suitable for beginners in animation.
Rich array of animation options, from frame-by-frame to interactive animations, catering to diverse creative endeavors.
Seamless integration with other Adobe products, facilitating streamlined workflow.
Extensive features and customization options for creating 2D animations and vector graphics.
Subscription-based pricing model may not be favorable for those preferring a one-time purchase.
Limited 3D animation capabilities compared to specialized programs, hindering certain users.
8.5
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RAW SHORTS is the definitive 3D character animation software for kids. RAW SHORTS makes it easy for kids to create their own characters, import them into an environment, add backgrounds and props and make amazing animated shorts with just a few clicks of the mouse. With more than 40 fun studio ...
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Starts from $39/Month when Billed Yearly
8.5
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Explee is a 2D animation software that helps users create animations quickly and easier than ever. Essentially, Explee is based on Flash with a user-friendly interface and strong importing capabilities. Like Flash, Explee provides a variety of drawing, cutout and shape tools with advanced ...
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Starts from $7/Month when Billed Yearly
8.4
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Doodly is a software package that combines 3D animation, and stop-motion into a versatile animation studio. Animators can manipulate both 2-D and 3-D characters in real time, allowing them to produce quality cartoon animation with much less effort than ever before possible. With an extensive ...
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Starts from $20/Month when Billed Yearly
Pros & Cons
Easy to use, even for beginners or individuals with limited technical expertise.
Excellent customer support; prompt responses and helpful assistance.
Offers a wide range of characters and customization options for creating engaging videos.
Provides a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality.
Additional features like color drawings may require extra payment, limiting some functionalities for users.
May lack advanced customization options or templates for specific needs, requiring more manual input or creativity from users.
8.3
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SVGator is a revolutionary animation tool that simplifies the way you bring Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) to life, without writing a single line of code. Easily add dynamic user experiences, interactive SVG animations, stylish icons and logos etc, by merely setting start and end points for the ...
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Starts from $7/Month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
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SVGator's flexibility in export formats caters to various project needs, from websites to app interfaces.
Intuitive design allows even newcomers to create professional-looking animations without prior coding knowledge.
Easy creation of repeatable animated sequences with interactive layers.
Fits seamlessly into existing workflows, making animation process effortless.
Horrible marketing strategies offering a limited free account that restricts uploading custom content.
Lack of option to delete accounts, leading to potential ongoing spam.
8.3
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Rive is a dynamic software pipeline for animated films that provides a feature-rich and artist-friendly environment for modeling, rigging, animation, look development, and final rendering. Rive's comprehensive tool set is designed around the workflow that professional artists want, with support ...
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Starts from $14/User/Month when Billed Yearly, also offers free forever plan
8.3
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Marionette Studio is an intuitive and natural way to create 2D animation in Flash. Designed by animators for animators, this powerful toolset allows user to focus on creating seamless, cinematic animation in a flexible work environment with support for multiple cameras, fluid and realistic ...
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Starts from $7/Month when Billed Yearly
