Notch is a real-time 3D motion-design tool for creating graphics with GPU acceleration. Its node graph connects elements in motion-design workflows, and four physically based NURA GPU renderers can be switched without changing a scene’s lighting or materials. Tools include compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting and networking controls. Interactive integrations include Kinect, NVIDIA tracking SDKs, Xsens, OptiTrack, Perception Neuron, lidar systems, TUIO, Blacktrax and Windows Touch. It supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, streaming, virtual webcam output and an internal Web/HTTP API. The 2026.2 release adds ONNX AI-image processing, Gaussian Splats and Custom Shaders. Notch requires Windows 10 or higher, 64-bit x86 and a discrete GPU. The Indie plan is 279.00 USD per year for non-commercial use and 1080p export; a free plan and 60-day trial are also listed. Other prices include VFX at 117.00 USD per month and RFX at 216.00 USD per month.
Who it is for
Notch suits motion designers and teams building real-time graphics, interactive installations, or live composites. Its listed integrations and workflows also address camera tracking, LED stages and greenscreen production.
What is good
- Four GPU renderers switch without altering a scene.
- Includes compositing, particles and volumetrics.
- Supports tracking systems and interactive integrations.
- Free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe video apps.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 10 or higher and a discrete GPU.
- Indie plan limits use to non-commercial work and 1080p export.
- Indie costs 279.00 USD per year.
Verdict
Notch combines real-time 3D design tools with broad interactive and protocol support. Check its Windows hardware requirements and plan limits against the intended workflow before choosing a plan.
Notch plans and pricing
All plansCompared on animation software
- Free plan
- No
