Side by side
Natron vs Nuke
Both stand on visual effects software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Natron provides a broad node-based compositing and scripting toolkit at no cost. Its lack of a 3D workspace and stated system requirements should be checked against your workflow and hardware.
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Visit Nuke The facts
| Natron | Nuke | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Nuke Render Annual Subscription: €416 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | natrongithub.github.io | foundry.com |
| On visual effects software | #7 of 37 | #20 of 37 |
Natron: what it does well
- Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
- Node-based workflow with more than 100 nodes.
- Supports OpenFX plugins and Python scripting.
- Includes headless rendering and render-farm integration.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Does not have a 3D workspace.
- Requires at least 3 GB RAM.
- Requires 5 GB free disk space.
- Latest listed release is from 2022.