19 tools · 13 free plans
Animation Pricing Compared
Every animationtool ranked from free to premium. We list the free plan, the starting paid price, and whether there's a trial — so you can pick the cheapest option that fits before you pay. Paid plans start at $9/mo (Spline).
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Trial | Rating | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spline 3D design tool in the browser for creating interactive animations exportable to video and web. | $9/mo | Yes | Free plan with full 3D design access | 4.4 | Visit → |
| Rive Real-time interactive animations for video and product design. | $14/mo | Yes | Free plan available | 4.3 | Visit → |
| Artflow AI AI character animation and video creation from scripts. | $15/mo | Yes | Free tier | 4.2 | Visit → |
| Jitter Browser-based motion design tool for creating animated UI components, intros, and video graphics. | $15/mo | Yes | Free plan available | 4.3 | Visit → |
| Cavalry Motion design and procedural animation for video graphics. | $24/mo | Yes | Free plan available | 4.1 | Visit → |
| Morph Studio AI 3D character animation generated from text prompts. | Free | Yes | Free beta | 4.2 | Visit → |
| Viggle AI motion and character animation for short-form video creation. | Free | Yes | Free tier available | 4.1 | Visit → |
| Plask AI motion capture from video for animators and creators. | Free | Yes | Free tier available | 4.2 | Visit → |
| Kinetix AI-powered animation creation from videos for 3D characters. | Free | Yes | Free tier available | 4.0 | Visit → |
| Radical Motion Markerless motion capture for animation and video workflows. | Free | Yes | Free tier available | 4.0 | Visit → |
| Adobe Mixamo Auto-rigging and animation library for 3D characters. | Free | Yes | Free | 4.3 | Visit → |
| Synfig Studio Open-source 2D animation software for vector-based video. | Free | Yes | Free | 3.8 | Visit → |
| OpenToonz Open-source 2D animation software used in professional pipelines. | Free | Yes | Free | 3.9 | Visit → |
| Adobe Animate 2D animation and interactive motion design suite. | $22.99/mo | — | 7-day free trial | 4.2 | Visit → |
| Adobe Character Animator Live-performance character animation with webcam and mic input. | $22.99/mo | — | 7-day free trial | 4.1 | Visit → |
| Toon Boom Harmony Industry-leading 2D animation software used by top studios worldwide. | $25/mo | — | 21-day free trial | 4.7 | Visit → |
| Wonder Dynamics AI tool that automates VFX character animation directly into live footage. | $49/mo | — | Free trial scenes available | 4.5 | Visit → |
| Moho Professional 2D animation software with rigging and bone tools. | $399 | — | Free trial available | 4.1 | Visit → |
| Rokoko Affordable motion capture suits and software for 3D animators. | $2495/mo | — | Free Rokoko Studio software | 4.4 | Visit → |
Animation pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest animation tool?
13 animation tools offer a genuinely free plan, including Spline, Rive, Artflow AI. The cheapest paid option is Spline at $9/mo.
Are there free animation tools?
Yes. Spline, Rive, Artflow AI, Jitter, Cavalry all offer free plans, though most gate advanced features and remove watermarks on paid tiers.
Which animation tool is the best value?
Toon Boom Harmony rates 4.7/5 in our review while pricing at From $25/mo. Best for professional animators and studios doing TV/film work.