Side by side
Keyshape vs ToonSquid
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.
Paid Mac
Keyshape focuses on 2D animation and motion graphics in a macOS workflow. Its broad export list and trial may help users assess whether its vector and timeline tools fit their projects.
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ToonSquid brings drawing, animation, rigging, text, audio, and video tools into an iPad-only workspace. Its offline storage and broad export support fit users who want a one-time purchase without subscriptions.
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| Keyshape | ToonSquid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | ToonSquid: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Keyshape | Not published |
| Website | keyshapeapp.com | toonsquid.com |
| On animation software | #106 of 106 | #102 of 106 |
Keyshape: what it does well
- Vector drawing and timeline-based animation
- Exports SVG, video, image, and animation formats
- Includes a 14-day trial
- Supports motion graphics
- Runs on macOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- No 3D modeling
- No character rigging
- No cloud collaboration
ToonSquid: what it does well
- Combines frame-by-frame and keyframe animation
- Customizable pixel and vector brushes
- Bones and meshes support character rigging
- Imports Photoshop brushes and PSD files
- Works offline with local project storage
What to know first
- iPad only, with no Android, Windows, macOS, or iPhone version
- No free plan or trial
- Paid purchase required
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