Best 2D animation software
Apps for drawing and producing 2D animation, from frame-by-frame sketching to vector tweening and studio pipelines.
5 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All 2D animation software
- Alternatives to OpenToonz
Free, open-source 2D animation production software derived from the Toonz used at Studio Ghibli.
Open sourceWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Pencil2D
Free, open-source app for simple frame-by-frame 2D hand-drawn animation.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Synfig Studio
Free, open-source 2D vector animation app with keyframe tweening and a bone system.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Glaxnimate
Open-source desktop editor for vector animation and motion graphics, with Lottie export.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Procreate Dreams
iPad animation app from the makers of Procreate, sold as a one-time purchase.
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Our picks by need
Best for most people
OpenToonzBest for a free option
Pencil2DBest for open source
Synfig StudioBest for Mac
GlaxnimateBest for Windows
OpenToonzBest for Linux
Pencil2DCommon questions
What is the best 2D animation software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading 2D animation software options right now are OpenToonz, Pencil2D, Synfig Studio, Glaxnimate and Procreate Dreams.
Is there free 2D animation software?
Yes. OpenToonz (open source), Pencil2D (open source), Synfig Studio (open source) and Glaxnimate (open source) have a free option, out of 4 free or freemium apps we track.
Which 2D animation software is open source?
OpenToonz, Pencil2D, Synfig Studio and Glaxnimate.