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Best Cartoon Maker Software in 2026
Cartoon projects can involve animating characters, arranging scenes and adding voices. Compared on animation controls, custom characters and automatic lip sync, these tools also vary in listed voiceover tools, scene templates and maximum export resolution. Wick Editor, Powtoon and Animaker are among the software options to compare. Supported platforms can help you assess workflow fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Consider the controls and output details relevant to the cartoon you want to make, then weigh those against the features each entry lists.
- 31 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Pencil2D
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsPencil2D provides core drawing and timeline tools for hand-drawn 2D animation without a software fee. Note its unimplemented video, text, and shape tools when deciding whether it fits your workflow.
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Animation Desk
by Animation DeskFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Animation Desk supports several animation workflows and export formats across three platforms. Its stated maintenance plans and version-specific feature limits are worth considering.
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Doratoon
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Doratoon combines presentation conversion, animation, editing, and AI dubbing and captions in an online workbench. The free plan includes a watermark, and video length is limited to 20 minutes.
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Adobe Character Animator
by Adobe Character AnimatorFree plan MacWindowsChoose Adobe Character Animator if you need 2D animation with rigging, real-time face tracking, and multiple export formats.
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Live2D Cubism
by Live2D CubismFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Live2D Cubism provides a focused workflow for animating drawn 2D models, with multiple export formats and integrations.
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FlipaClip
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMacFlipaClip provides a frame-by-frame workflow with multiple export formats and offline creation.
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Krikey AI
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebKrikey AI combines character creation, animation editing, and several export formats in a browser-based editor.
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OpenToonz
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsOpenToonz covers several parts of a 2D animation workflow and supports a broad range of export formats. The Windows-only GTS tool is a constraint for users who need scanning on another platform.
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Cartoonify
Free plan WebCartoonify offers a straightforward way to assemble and download cartoon and anime avatars in a browser.
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Muvizu
Free plan WindowsChoose Muvizu if you need Windows-based 3D animation with automatic lip sync and video rendering. Play+ is the option for 1920 x 1080 output, watermark-free video and unrestricted commercial use.
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Synfig Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsSynfig Studio combines vector and bitmap animation tools with tweening, rigging, and many layer types. Check its listed system requirements and available export formats against your project needs.
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Tahoma2D
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsTahoma2D offers a broad animation toolset and multiple export formats at no listed cost. Check the operating-system and hardware requirements before choosing it.
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Wick Editor
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Wick Editor offers drawing, animation, and code-editing features for multimedia projects, with multiple export formats. Users can consult the linked tutorials and forums for guidance.
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Pivot Animator
by Pivot AnimatorFree plan WindowsChoose Pivot Animator if you want a free Windows tool for building stick-man or sprite animations with custom figures and varied export formats.
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Adobe Animate
Free trial MacWindowsAdobe Animate provides a broad 2D and interactive animation toolset with many export formats and Adobe workflow connections.
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Callipeg
Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Callipeg covers drawing, frame-by-frame animation and keyframe workflows, with broad import and export options.
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Cartoon Animator
by Cartoon AnimatorFree trial WindowsCartoon Animator combines character rigging, varied 2D motion tools, 3D-to-2D motion, creative-app workflows, and broad export support.
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Creature
Free trial WindowsCreature combines procedural animation tools with a broad range of export formats and engine runtimes. Note the Windows-only availability and that the trial disables exports before choosing a plan.
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Spine
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsChoose Spine if you need a 2D game-animation editor with a broad range of rigging tools and runtimes for game toolkits.
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RoughAnimator
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1RoughAnimator provides a frame-by-frame workflow with useful import, export, and timeline tools across four listed platforms.
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