Side by side
E-mote vs Umamo
Both stand on 2d character 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 WebWindows
Choose E-mote if you want a hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation and a free movie-making plan with defined import and output dimensions. Look at another plan if you need SDK access, since the free plan is the movie-making option and SDK plans specify one SDK platform.
Visit E-mote Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Umamo if you want a free, open-source editor for 2D puppet modeling with Cubism file compatibility and desktop support across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Look elsewhere if you need animation now or depend on reliable Clip Studio Paint imports.
Visit UmamoThe facts
| E-mote | Umamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | emote.mtwo.co.jp | umamo.org |
| On 2d character animation software | #27 of 48 | #23 of 48 |
E-mote: what it does well
- Hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation.
- Free plan supports PSD import up to 2048 × 2048 px.
- Free plan supports video output up to 1024 × 1024 px.
- Listed for web and Windows, with Windows and WebGL support.
- Academic plan is for students and faculty.
What to know first
- Free plan video output is limited to 1024 × 1024 px.
- SDK Commercial and Indies each cover one SDK platform.
- Indies is limited to businesses below ¥10 million annual revenue.
Umamo: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Reads and writes Cubism .cmo3 and .moc3 files.
- Imports layered Krita and Photoshop artwork.
- Offers pen and touch input.
What to know first
- Animation is not supported yet.
- Clip Studio Paint import is partial and can have blending issues.
- The maker advises backing up files because the software is alpha-level.
- Minimum requirements include 16 GB memory and a 4-core CPU.