Instead of Rive
Rive alternatives
Rive pairs 2D animation, character rigging, and motion graphics with cloud collaboration. Its free editor supports learning and building, and the Free plan includes three collaborative files. Paid plans start at $9 per user per month with annual billing; Cadet permits up to three seats and Voyager up to 25. The desktop editor is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, while Rive content can run on mobile, desktop, web, consoles, TVs, and vehicles. Its integrations include React, Flutter, Unity, and Unreal, and exports include RIV, REV, MP4, GIF, PNG sequences, and WebM.
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OpenToonz
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsFree 2D animation with rigging and broad exports — OpenToonz is free 2D animation software with character rigging and many export formats, rather than Rive’s cloud collaboration and runtime integrations.
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Cascadeur
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Physics-based 3D character animation without motion capture — Cascadeur specializes in physics-based 3D character animation, with animation unbaking and Unreal Live Link rather than Rive’s 2D workflow.
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Synfig Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsFree, open-source 2D animation with vector and bitmap art — Synfig offers 50+ layer types, vector tweening, and bone rigging for vector and bitmap artwork, unlike Rive’s runtime-centered toolset.
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Pencil2D
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree hand-drawn 2D animation with raster and vector workflows — Pencil2D focuses on hand-drawn animation and lets you switch between raster and vector workflows, unlike Rive’s rigging and runtime emphasis.
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Fusion
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 16
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Pixelorama
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2 - 18
Stop Motion Studio
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1 - 19
Wick Editor
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 20
Glaxnimate
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 21
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Notch
Free plan MacWindows - 23
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Tahoma2D
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
A different workflow may suit you better if you need 3D modeling, hand-drawn animation, or physics-based character motion rather than Rive’s 2D-and-runtime focus. Several alternatives here are free, while Houdini and Cascadeur offer free plans alongside paid options. Compare desktop versus web access, rigging and animation tools, export formats, and the number of collaborators a plan allows. Also consider whether you need Rive’s runtime integrations or prefer a dedicated animation workflow.