Adobe Animate AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Adobe Animate is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Animate and eight of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Adobe Animate are Pencil2D, TVPaint Animation, Animation Desk and FlipaClip.

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  1. OpenToonz icon

    OpenToonz

     129 likes

    Open-source 2D animation software supporting raster and vector workflows, node-based compositing, plug-in extensions, anti-aliased painting, and support for major platforms, developed in collaboration with Studio Ghibli and suitable for commercial projects.

    43 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GTS
     
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    OpenToonz vs Adobe Animate Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    just because it was made by ghibli's studio, and we all know what kind of animation they have

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -1

    Opentoons has no scripting and cannot be used for the web.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    gaadian6
    Positive
    0

    Not only rivals Adobe Animate but also stands toe-to-toe with industry giants like Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint. While it may have a steeper learning curve, the robust functionalities more than compensate, making it a top choice for serious animators. Yet for simple animation solutions made by beginners I would advise against

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceAdobe Animate is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenToonz is Privacy focusedAdobe Animate is not according to our users
  2. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

     65 likes

    Pencil2D is an opensource animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, based on old Pencil software. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics.

    46 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Pencil2D 0.7.0
     
  4. TVPaint Animation icon

    TVPaint Animation

     21 likes

    TVP Animation is the leading paperless drawing and animation tool, able to imitate traditional techniques such as Pen Brush, Gouache, Watercolour, Pencil, Felt-tip and Airbrush, and animate them over frames.

    37 TVPaint Animation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    TVPaint Animation vs Adobe Animate Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it is like old flash by macromedia that was bought by adobe and then bastardized to eliminate their competition. adobe is evil

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TVPaint Animation is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Animate is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

     180 likes

    Create frame-by-frame animation, sketches, and storyboard projects using multiple painting tools, pressure sensitivity, onion skinning, stamp features, layer support, dynamic backgrounds, and easy export to PDF or animatics for sharing or further creative use.

    90 Animation Desk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Animation Desk vs Adobe Animate Comments
    Jessica Wade
    Positive
    0

    Have much more suitable options for novice animators.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    maye im too dumb but this is total trash. absolutely "unintuitive" to use. it's hard to safe, start a new sequence, edit things. holy shit

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Animate is Paid and Proprietary
  6. FlipaClip icon

    FlipaClip

     17 likes

    Draw your cartoon using frame-by-frame animation. It works just like the old school flipbook but with a modern twist!

    35 FlipaClip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    FlipaClip vs Adobe Animate Comments
    Maurice .
    Positive
    0

    it is more good for artist

    • FlipaClip is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Animate is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Callipeg icon

    Callipeg

     2 likes

    Callipeg is a 2D hand-drawn animation app available on iPad, iPhone (Callipeg mini) and Android. It offers both frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools in a workspace suitable for a range of projects, from simple scenes to complex sequences.

    18 Callipeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Studio
     
  10. Animuok icon

    Animuok

     1 like

    Animuok is a professional 2D frame-by-frame animation studio that runs directly in your web browser. Built with React and HTML5 Canvas, it is designed to be a lightweight, accessible alternative to complex desktop software, requiring no installation, downloads, or user accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    App interface
     
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