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Anime.js vs CreateJS
Both stand on animation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Anime.js provides a broad set of web-animation APIs without a license charge. Its module choices, SVG utilities and scroll support make it suitable for developers building animated interfaces.
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Free plan Web
CreateJS groups focused tools for interactive HTML5 web content, from canvas graphics and audio to loading and tweening. Its free MIT license, broad JavaScript integrations, and available CDN make it a practical library suite for web creators, provided modern-browser support is acceptable.
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| Anime.js | CreateJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | animejs.com | createjs.com |
| On animation software | #63 of 106 | #67 of 106 |
Anime.js: what it does well
- Free plan at no cost
- Supports keyframes and easing
- Includes SVG morphing and motion paths
- Offers npm, CDN and GitHub installation
- Supports multiple JavaScript module formats
What to know first
- Web-focused JavaScript library
- Some learning content is forthcoming
- No security certifications stated
CreateJS: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed open-source libraries
- Four libraries cover graphics, audio, loading, and animation
- No external dependencies
- Works with several JavaScript libraries
- Hosted CDN builds and learning resources available
What to know first
- IE8 is unsupported
- CDN combined build is dated 2017-10-12
- Adobe Flash fallback is optional, not universal
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