2D animation
Toon Boom Harmony
Industry-leading 2D animation software used by top studios worldwide.
Pricing
Essentials $25/mo; Advanced $63/mo; Premium $125/mo
21-day free trial
Rating
4.7 / 5
Creator sentiment
Best for
- Professional animators
- Animation studios
- TV/film production
Standout features
- • Node-based compositing
- • Deformation rigging
- • Particle effects
Workflow snapshot
- 1. Draw/import assets
- 2. Rig characters
- 3. Animate
- 4. Composite
- 5. Export
Watchouts
- • Steep learning curve
- • Expensive for beginners
Review summary
The industry standard for professional 2D animation.
Strengths
- • Node-based compositing
- • Character rigging
- • Particle effects
Watchouts
- • Steep learning curve
- • Expensive
Verdict: Best for professional animators and studios doing TV/film work.
Integrations & stack fit
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Conversion checklist
- • Compare pricing tiers before committing.
- • Ask for brand kit or enterprise demos.
- • Test output on one real project.