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Animation software is designed to generate moving graphics from visual files. Depending on the program, users can animate a variation of 2D, 3D, hand-drawn, or computer-generated graphics, often with the option to add music or additional effects. The best animation software platforms may integrate with drawing software,video editing software or 3D modeling software. Artists and freelancers can use the best free video editing software and free animation software together to create their video animations on a budget.

To qualify for inclusion in the Animation category, a product must:

-Provide functionality for generating animated visuals from 2D and/or 3D images for use in video files
-Import media files from other programs or offer built-in drawing tools
-Integrate with video editing or effects software to finalize animated videos
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125 Listings in Animation Available
(1,044)4.6 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Animation and creative compositing software used by a wide variety of motion graphics and visual effects artists.

    Users
    • Graphic Designer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 66% Small-Business
    • 23% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Adobe After Effects Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    20
    Integrations
    15
    Animation
    12
    Features
    11
    Visual Effects
    10
    Cons
    Expensive
    11
    Learning Curve
    8
    Performance Issues
    8
    High System Requirements
    5
    Storage Issues
    4
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  • Adobe After Effects features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Adobe
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Adobe
    962,159 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    40,595 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADBE
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Animation and creative compositing software used by a wide variety of motion graphics and visual effects artists.

Users
  • Graphic Designer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 66% Small-Business
  • 23% Mid-Market
Adobe After Effects Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
20
Integrations
15
Animation
12
Features
11
Visual Effects
10
Cons
Expensive
11
Learning Curve
8
Performance Issues
8
High System Requirements
5
Storage Issues
4
Adobe After Effects features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
962,159 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
40,595 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Vyond is an all-in-one AI video platform designed to empower organizations in creating secure, compliant, and engaging business content at scale. With a history spanning over 15 years, Vyond has estab

    Users
    • Instructional Designer
    • Learning Experience Designer
    Industries
    • E-Learning
    • Hospital & Health Care
    Market Segment
    • 52% Enterprise
    • 27% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Vyond is a video creation tool that allows users to create custom animations for various projects.
    • Reviewers like the vast assets, customizable templates, and intuitive interface that Vyond offers, along with its ability to create engaging animations for marketing and training purposes.
    • Users experienced issues with limited animation styles, occasional website freezing, and limitations in character customization and clothing options.
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  • Vyond Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    177
    Video Creation
    119
    Features
    101
    Easy Creation
    94
    Versatility
    87
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    37
    Limited Features
    28
    Limited Options
    27
    Learning Curve
    26
    Limited Selection
    24
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  • Vyond features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.6
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Vyond
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    San Mateo, California
    Twitter
    @VyondVideo
    137 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    269 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Vyond is an all-in-one AI video platform designed to empower organizations in creating secure, compliant, and engaging business content at scale. With a history spanning over 15 years, Vyond has estab

Users
  • Instructional Designer
  • Learning Experience Designer
Industries
  • E-Learning
  • Hospital & Health Care
Market Segment
  • 52% Enterprise
  • 27% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Vyond is a video creation tool that allows users to create custom animations for various projects.
  • Reviewers like the vast assets, customizable templates, and intuitive interface that Vyond offers, along with its ability to create engaging animations for marketing and training purposes.
  • Users experienced issues with limited animation styles, occasional website freezing, and limitations in character customization and clothing options.
Vyond Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
177
Video Creation
119
Features
101
Easy Creation
94
Versatility
87
Cons
Limited Customization
37
Limited Features
28
Limited Options
27
Learning Curve
26
Limited Selection
24
Vyond features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.6
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Vyond
Company Website
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
San Mateo, California
Twitter
@VyondVideo
137 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
269 employees on LinkedIn®

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(986)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Animation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Animaker is a power-packed, AI-powered video creation platform built to transform the way creators and teams easily produce videos for training, communication, and marketing. Trusted by 30 million

    Users
    • Student
    • Teacher
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 78% Small-Business
    • 13% Mid-Market
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  • Animaker Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    191
    Video Creation
    108
    User-Friendly
    60
    High Quality
    57
    Animation Features
    56
    Cons
    Slow Rendering
    37
    Not Free
    36
    Expensive
    34
    Plan Limitations
    33
    Slow Performance
    27
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  • Animaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.0
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @animakerhq
    4,114 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    207 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Animaker is a power-packed, AI-powered video creation platform built to transform the way creators and teams easily produce videos for training, communication, and marketing. Trusted by 30 million

Users
  • Student
  • Teacher
Industries
  • Animation
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 78% Small-Business
  • 13% Mid-Market
Animaker Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
191
Video Creation
108
User-Friendly
60
High Quality
57
Animation Features
56
Cons
Slow Rendering
37
Not Free
36
Expensive
34
Plan Limitations
33
Slow Performance
27
Animaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.0
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@animakerhq
4,114 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
207 employees on LinkedIn®
(144)4.0 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Design interactive animations for games, TV shows and the web. Bring cartoons and banner ads to life. Create animated doodles and avatars. And add action to eLearning content and infographics. With An

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 67% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
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  • Adobe Animate Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Tools
    2
    Intuitive
    1
    Learning
    1
    User Interface
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Expensive Subscription
    1
    Performance Issues
    1
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  • Adobe Animate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Adobe
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Adobe
    962,159 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    40,595 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADBE
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Design interactive animations for games, TV shows and the web. Bring cartoons and banner ads to life. Create animated doodles and avatars. And add action to eLearning content and infographics. With An

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Animation
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 67% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
Adobe Animate Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Tools
2
Intuitive
1
Learning
1
User Interface
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Expensive Subscription
1
Performance Issues
1
Adobe Animate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
962,159 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
40,595 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
(305)4.6 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Graphic Designer
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Blender Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    3D Modeling
    11
    Modeling
    10
    Animation
    9
    Ease of Use
    9
    Features
    8
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    10
    Difficult Learning
    9
    Steep Learning Curve
    8
    Learning Difficulty
    6
    Difficulty for Beginners
    5
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  • Blender features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.1
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Blender
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Amsterdam
    Twitter
    @BlenderDev
    86,799 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,267 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Graphic Designer
Industries
  • Animation
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
Blender Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
11
Modeling
10
Animation
9
Ease of Use
9
Features
8
Cons
Learning Curve
10
Difficult Learning
9
Steep Learning Curve
8
Learning Difficulty
6
Difficulty for Beginners
5
Blender features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.1
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Blender
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Amsterdam
Twitter
@BlenderDev
86,799 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,267 employees on LinkedIn®
(128)4.6 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Animation software
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Entry Level Price:$29.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Steve.AI is an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered video generation platform that enables brands and businesses to create engaging videos for social media, advertising, storytelling, and more. Our te

    Users
    • Student
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
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  • Steve AI Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    62
    Customer Support
    21
    Time-Saving
    20
    Video Creation
    20
    Animation
    19
    Cons
    Lack of Free Access
    19
    Download Issues
    17
    Expensive
    17
    Limited Options
    15
    Poor Usability
    5
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  • Steve AI features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.1
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @animakerhq
    4,114 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    207 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Steve.AI is an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered video generation platform that enables brands and businesses to create engaging videos for social media, advertising, storytelling, and more. Our te

Users
  • Student
Industries
  • Animation
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
Steve AI Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
62
Customer Support
21
Time-Saving
20
Video Creation
20
Animation
19
Cons
Lack of Free Access
19
Download Issues
17
Expensive
17
Limited Options
15
Poor Usability
5
Steve AI features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.1
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@animakerhq
4,114 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
207 employees on LinkedIn®
(363)4.5 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

    Users
    • Unity Developer
    • Game Developer
    Industries
    • Computer Games
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Unity Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Community Support
    3
    Intuitive
    3
    Creativity
    2
    Integrations
    2
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Performance Issues
    3
    Expensive Subscriptions
    2
    High Hardware Requirements
    2
    High Subscription Cost
    2
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    8.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Unity
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    San Fransisco
    Twitter
    @unity
    110,724 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,739 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

Users
  • Unity Developer
  • Game Developer
Industries
  • Computer Games
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
Unity Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Community Support
3
Intuitive
3
Creativity
2
Integrations
2
Cons
Expensive
3
Performance Issues
3
Expensive Subscriptions
2
High Hardware Requirements
2
High Subscription Cost
2
Unity features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Unity
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
San Fransisco
Twitter
@unity
110,724 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,739 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Lottie is an open-source library developed by Airbnb that enables the rendering of Adobe After Effects animations in real time on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and React Native. By conver

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 42% Mid-Market
    • 42% Small-Business
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  • Lottie Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    1
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.9
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Airbnb
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @Airbnb
    851,747 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    59,310 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: ABNB
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lottie is an open-source library developed by Airbnb that enables the rendering of Adobe After Effects animations in real time on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and React Native. By conver

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 42% Mid-Market
  • 42% Small-Business
Lottie Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
1
Cons
Slow Performance
1
Lottie features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.9
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Airbnb
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@Airbnb
851,747 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
59,310 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: ABNB
(265)4.3 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.

    Users
    • 3D Artist
    • Director
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 61% Small-Business
    • 24% Mid-Market
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  • Maya Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    3D Modeling
    1
    Animation
    1
    Characters
    1
    Ease of Learning
    1
    Cons
    Crashes
    2
    Software Instability
    2
    Poor Customer Support
    1
    Poor Rendering Quality
    1
    Slow Rendering
    1
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    277,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
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Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.

Users
  • 3D Artist
  • Director
Industries
  • Animation
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 61% Small-Business
  • 24% Mid-Market
Maya Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
3D Modeling
1
Animation
1
Characters
1
Ease of Learning
1
Cons
Crashes
2
Software Instability
2
Poor Customer Support
1
Poor Rendering Quality
1
Slow Rendering
1
Maya features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
277,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(233)4.4 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    Powtoon is the unified AI video platform that empowers you to easily create, scale, and share professional video content. Instantly deliver high-quality communications and knowledge engagement with co

    Users
    • Teacher
    • Project Manager
    Industries
    • E-Learning
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
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  • Powtoon Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Creativity
    4
    Content Quality
    3
    Access Convenience
    2
    Accessibility
    2
    Cons
    Limited Animations
    3
    Technical Issues
    3
    Video Limitations
    3
    Audio Issues
    2
    Expensive
    2
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.3
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    9.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Powtoon
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Stanmore, GB
    Twitter
    @PowToon
    44,386 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    163 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Powtoon is the unified AI video platform that empowers you to easily create, scale, and share professional video content. Instantly deliver high-quality communications and knowledge engagement with co

Users
  • Teacher
  • Project Manager
Industries
  • E-Learning
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
Powtoon Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Creativity
4
Content Quality
3
Access Convenience
2
Accessibility
2
Cons
Limited Animations
3
Technical Issues
3
Video Limitations
3
Audio Issues
2
Expensive
2
Powtoon features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.3
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Powtoon
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Stanmore, GB
Twitter
@PowToon
44,386 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
163 employees on LinkedIn®
(135)4.6 out of 5
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    Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

    Users
    • Creative Director
    Industries
    • Design
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 72% Small-Business
    • 15% Mid-Market
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  • Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Animation
    3
    Animation Quality
    3
    Ease of Learning
    3
    Intuitive
    3
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    3
    3D Modeling Issues
    2
    Complex Interface
    2
    Expensive
    2
    Inaccessibility for Beginners
    2
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.6
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    MAXON
    Year Founded
    1986
    HQ Location
    Friedrichsdorf, Germany
    Twitter
    @maxon3d
    61 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    368 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

Users
  • Creative Director
Industries
  • Design
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 72% Small-Business
  • 15% Mid-Market
Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Animation
3
Animation Quality
3
Ease of Learning
3
Intuitive
3
Cons
Difficult Learning
3
3D Modeling Issues
2
Complex Interface
2
Expensive
2
Inaccessibility for Beginners
2
Cinema 4D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.6
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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MAXON
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
Friedrichsdorf, Germany
Twitter
@maxon3d
61 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
368 employees on LinkedIn®
(82)4.4 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    LTX is a cutting-edge AI-powered video production platform developed by Lightricks, designed to assist users in transforming creative ideas into professional visual projects. This innovative solution

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Creativity
    32
    Ease of Use
    22
    Video Creation
    22
    Features
    21
    Ease of Creation
    20
    Cons
    AI Limitations
    19
    Animation Issues
    13
    Unnatural Movements
    13
    Difficulty
    12
    Learning Curve
    10
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    7.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.6
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Jerusalem, Jerusalem
    Twitter
    @LTXStudio
    26,496 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    571 employees on LinkedIn®
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LTX is a cutting-edge AI-powered video production platform developed by Lightricks, designed to assist users in transforming creative ideas into professional visual projects. This innovative solution

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Entertainment
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
LTX Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Creativity
32
Ease of Use
22
Video Creation
22
Features
21
Ease of Creation
20
Cons
AI Limitations
19
Animation Issues
13
Unnatural Movements
13
Difficulty
12
Learning Curve
10
LTX features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.6
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Twitter
@LTXStudio
26,496 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
571 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Biteable is an online video and animation maker.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 65% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Animation
    2
    AI Voiceovers
    1
    Animation Variety
    1
    Characters
    1
    Ease of Creation
    1
    Cons
    Lack of Free Access
    2
    Video Limitations
    1
    Watermark Issues
    1
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.2
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Biteable
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Twitter
    @biteable
    3,051 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    17 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Biteable is an online video and animation maker.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 65% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Biteable Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Animation
2
AI Voiceovers
1
Animation Variety
1
Characters
1
Ease of Creation
1
Cons
Lack of Free Access
2
Video Limitations
1
Watermark Issues
1
Biteable features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.2
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Seller
Biteable
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Twitter
@biteable
3,051 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
17 employees on LinkedIn®
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    iClone is the fastest real-time 3D animation software in the industry, helping you easily produce professional animations for films, previz, animation, video games, content development, education and

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 77% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    6.7
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    San Jose, US
    Twitter
    @reallusion
    4,946 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    160 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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iClone is the fastest real-time 3D animation software in the industry, helping you easily produce professional animations for films, previz, animation, video games, content development, education and

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 77% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
iClone features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
6.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
San Jose, US
Twitter
@reallusion
4,946 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
160 employees on LinkedIn®
(442)4.7 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    Renderforest is an all-in-one branding platform that empowers individuals, creators, and businesses to design, build, and grow their brand — all in one place. Using Renderforest tools, you can crea

    Users
    • CEO
    • Founder
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 7% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    8
    Quality
    5
    Easy Creation
    4
    Simple
    4
    Templates
    4
    Cons
    Inaccessibility for Beginners
    2
    Limited Customization
    2
    Limited Flexibility
    2
    Limited Options
    2
    Limited Templates
    2
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  • Renderforest features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.4
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.8
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Yerevan
    Twitter
    @renderforestcom
    6,482 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    93 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Renderforest is an all-in-one branding platform that empowers individuals, creators, and businesses to design, build, and grow their brand — all in one place. Using Renderforest tools, you can crea

Users
  • CEO
  • Founder
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 7% Mid-Market
Renderforest Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
8
Quality
5
Easy Creation
4
Simple
4
Templates
4
Cons
Inaccessibility for Beginners
2
Limited Customization
2
Limited Flexibility
2
Limited Options
2
Limited Templates
2
Renderforest features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.4
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.8
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Yerevan
Twitter
@renderforestcom
6,482 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
93 employees on LinkedIn®

Learn More About Animation Software

What is Animation Software?

Animation software is a type of computer program used to design digital animations. Generally, artists, animators, and designers employ this type of software to create captivating visual effects. 

Users can opt for 2D or 3D animation software to create motion graphics. While 2D uses sequential images drawn on a flat surface to give the appearance of movement, 3D is more technical and produces three-dimensional moving images in a digital environment. Objects are modeled or created in a three-dimensional space using polygonal mesh. 

Like other software, the cost of animation tools is usually decided by the number of functionalities and features it has. Advanced tools can charge a high premium but come with rich features and functionalities. For basic animation videos, though, the standard versions are usually enough.

Several free animation tools offer compelling alternatives for those mindful of budget constraints. These tools allow businesses and individuals to start animated projects without spending money, the only investment being the labor dedicated to the creative process.

Why Use Animation Software?

Animation software finds its use across various industries and creative domains. From simple cartoons to complex 3D animations, the software lets users in fields such as education, content creation gaming, film production, and architectural design bring their narratives to life in an impactful way. Concepts challenging to convey through traditional methods become more accessible and understandable through animated visuals. This not only grabs the attention of viewers but also improves their comprehension and information retention. The software also offers a distinct advantage in the field of marketing and advertising by enhancing ads engagement, making them more memorable and effective. 

Furthermore, animation software plays a pivotal role in brand promotion. Businesses have increasingly started utilizing informative videos with animation effects to spread awareness of their products or services. This type of contemporary marketing material not only explains complex processes or mission statements effectively but also offers an enjoyable experience for both creators and viewers, thereby increasing customer engagement. The best bit? The shareability of such content on social networks and video hosting platforms further amplifies its reach and impact.

Who Uses Animation Software?

The use of animation software is not limited to any one group. It spans various industries and interests. Certain individuals and departments are more natural use cases for digital animation studios.

  • Content teams not only have the most obvious benefits from visual effects but also likely employ people with a head start on graphic design or other visual art interests. Any company with a blog, an online video channel, or a simple website can use animated visuals to boost their content to an entirely new level of quality. 
  • Marketing professionals and their efforts may be closely tied to other content initiatives. In any case, marketing with the help of animation software is a powerful, memorable way to reach both previous and future customers. This can come as shareable promotional videos on websites or digital advertising campaigns. 
  • Product teams know their focus hinges on several factors related to the company’s overall mission and structure. Between user experience, general website work, and application content, visual and design efforts may already be one of their daily concerns. Integrating animation into the product team’s arsenal opens doors for creativity.
  • Production studios, like video production companies and graphic design service providers, have multiple projects that require or benefit from publishing tools like these. Video game development companies and film production companies are other major consumers of this software. 
  • Students and educators alike benefit from animation software. Students use the tools for learning, assignments, and projects, while educators use them to teach principles of multimedia arts.
  • Architects and engineers use 3D animation software to make virtual models of their designs. This helps them visualize the final product, conduct virtual walkthroughs, and identify potential design flaws.