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Storm
What Storm is
Storm is paid software for node-based compositing and simulation on Windows and macOS. Its node-based workflow supports building visual compositions through connected processing steps, while simulation tools handle simulation work in the same application. Storm has no free plan. The available plans separate student, indie and studio use. Storm Student is for scholars, requires a student ID and allows non-commercial use only. Storm Indie is for users with less than $100,000 in yearly revenue and covers one machine. Storm Studio is for users with more than $100,000 in yearly revenue and also covers one machine. The software supports both Windows and macOS, making it relevant to artists working on either system. Storm is associated with a company headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The website provides information about the application and its licensing options.
Who it suits
Storm suits visual artists who need node-based compositing and simulation on Windows or macOS. Its licensing options target scholars, lower-revenue indie users and studios above the stated revenue threshold.
What it does well
- Node-based compositing workflow
- Simulation tools included
- Supports Windows and macOS
- Student licensing option available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Student plan is non-commercial only
- Each indie or studio plan covers one machine
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Student | For scholars · Non-commercial use only · Student ID required | On request |
| Storm Indie | Less than $100,000 yearly revenue · 1 machine | On request |
| Storm Studio | More than $100,000 yearly revenue · 1 machine | On request |
As storm-vfx.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Storm combines node-based compositing and simulation for Windows and macOS users. Prospective buyers must choose among student, indie or studio eligibility rules, with plan prices requiring further inquiry.
Facts from Storm's own pages
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · storm-vfx.com, 4 Oct 2026
Where Storm stands on Freedom251
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