Instead of Brush Ninja
Brush Ninja alternatives
Brush Ninja is a 2D animation tool that runs in a browser and on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Its free plan provides core animation tools without requiring an account, and it exports GIF, WebM, PNG, JPG, PDF, ZIP image sequences and its own .brushninja format. That makes it a straightforward fit for people who want to make animations across devices without paying to get started. Premium costs $7 per month or $48 per year and adds image uploads, premium stickers, sound effects, ad removal and priority email communication.
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Blender
by BlenderFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop 3D modeling, sculpting and animation — Blender is open-source desktop software with sculpting, animation and a built-in render engine, while Brush Ninja focuses on 2D animation.
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Rive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Collaborative 2D animation, rigging and motion graphics — Rive adds character rigging, motion graphics and cloud collaboration, with three collaborative files on its free plan.
Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo (annual) Visit site - 3
Houdini
by HoudiniFree plan WindowsMacLinuxDesktop 3D animation, modeling and 3D printing — Houdini offers desktop sculpting, animation, parametric modeling and 3D print export, unlike Brush Ninja’s 2D focus.
Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site - 4
OpenToonz
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop 2D animation with rigging — OpenToonz is free desktop 2D animation software with character rigging and a broad set of export formats.
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Cascadeur
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Physics-based 3D character animation — Cascadeur specializes in physics-based 3D character animation, with rigging and a real-time Unreal Engine Live Link.
Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site - 6
Synfig Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsFree open-source 2D animation with tweening and rigging — Synfig Studio adds vector tweening, 50+ layer types and bone-based rigging to free desktop 2D animation.
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Pencil2D
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree hand-drawn 2D animation on desktop — Pencil2D is open-source desktop software for hand-drawn 2D animation, with raster and vector workflows.
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Animaker GIF Maker
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Ezgif
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Gifcurry
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Gifsicle
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Gifski
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Figma GIF Maker
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GGIFF
Free plan Web - 16
Gickr
Free plan Web - 17
GiftedMotion
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GifTuna
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GIPHY Create
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Piskel
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GIF Editor
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GifLoop
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MakeAGIF
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Gifox
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GIF Studio
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ImgPlay
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Honeycam
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Momento
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Wigglegram Creator
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SSuite Gif Animator
Free plan WebWindows
You may want a different tool if you need desktop-only workflows, character rigging, cloud collaboration or 3D animation. Brush Ninja does not offer 3D modeling, rigging, motion graphics or cloud collaboration, and its paid plans may not suit every budget. Compare each alternative’s animation type, platforms, export formats and free or paid options with the work you plan to do. Some alternatives add specialist 2D or 3D tools, while others offer a free desktop workflow; those differences matter more than a broad feature count.