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Adobe Character Animator vs Blender

Both stand on motion tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adobe Character Animator

Free plan MacWindows

Choose Adobe Character Animator if you need 2D animation with rigging, real-time face tracking, and multiple export formats. Look elsewhere if cloud collaboration is essential or you need a platform beyond Windows and macOS.

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Blender

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

Blender brings a wide range of 3D and animation tools into one free, open-source desktop application. Its broad feature set and Python customization are useful for varied workflows, while GPL source-publication terms matter when distributing modified versions.

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The facts

Adobe Character AnimatorBlender
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoYes
Runs onMac, WindowsLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planCreative Cloud Pro annual billed monthly: $34.99 a monthFree or on request
Plans published91
MakerAdobe Character AnimatorBlender
Websiteadobe.comblender.org
On motion tracking software#4 of 39#1 of 39

Adobe Character Animator: what it does well

  • Includes character rigging for 2D animation.
  • Real-time face tracking and select gestures are listed.
  • Starter includes predesigned puppets.
  • Exports H.264 video, PNG sequences, WAV audio, and PNG stills.
  • Available for Windows and macOS.

What to know first

  • Cloud collaboration is not supported.
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS.

Blender: what it does well

  • Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
  • Covers modeling, animation, rendering, and video editing.
  • Cycles supports CPU and GPU rendering.
  • Supports 2D drawing in a 3D viewport.
  • Can run without installation or internet access.

What to know first

  • Desktop platforms listed are Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Distributing modified versions requires publishing the source.

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