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Cartoon Animator vs TVPaint Animation
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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Visit TVPaint Animation The facts
| Cartoon Animator | TVPaint Animation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Cartoon Animator | TVPaint Animation |
| Website | reallusion.com | tvpaint.com |
| On cartoon maker software | #21 of 31 | #28 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
TVPaint Animation: what it does well
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