Side by side
Cartoon Animator vs RoughAnimator
Both stand on cartoon maker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Cartoon Animator combines character rigging, varied 2D motion tools, 3D-to-2D motion, creative-app workflows, and broad export support. The trial is limited, and the listed full options are paid, starting at $149.
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RoughAnimator provides a frame-by-frame workflow with useful import, export, and timeline tools across four listed platforms. Its bitmap limits and lack of tweening matter if you need scalable artwork or automatic frame interpolation.
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| Cartoon Animator | RoughAnimator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Android: $7.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Cartoon Animator | Not published |
| Website | reallusion.com | roughanimator.com |
| On cartoon maker software | #21 of 31 | #25 of 31 |
Cartoon Animator: what it does well
- Builds rigs with bones and pins
- Includes puppet, facial, and body animation
- Projects 3D motion onto 2D characters
- Supports many video and image export formats
- Includes over 30 scenes and backgrounds
What to know first
- Available only on Windows
- Trial allows five project saves
- Trial adds a watermark
- Trial does not include commercial use
RoughAnimator: what it does well
- Unlimited timeline layers and adjustable exposure lengths
- Imports audio for lip syncing and video for rotoscoping
- Exports MP4, GIF, PNG sequences, and QuickTime video
- Projects can be imported into three named animation tools
What to know first
- No free plan or trial
- No keyframing or tweening; each frame is drawn
- Bitmap artwork has resolution limits
- Projects may slow or crash depending on device and artwork
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