Animation Desk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

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

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  1. OpenToonz icon
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    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.

    42 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Pencil2D icon
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    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.

    44 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  4. AmberDraw icon
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    Create stunning motion art with AmberDraw's revolutionary animated brushes. Every stroke comes alive, transforming your digital artwork into dynamic masterpieces. Perfect for professional illustrators, concept artists, and digital painters seeking to push creative boundaries.

    8 AmberDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  5. Callipeg icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    58 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Write-on Video icon
     129 likes

    Enjoy the fun of video editing with Write-on Video Ultimate. Fast and easy – you can now create videos and scripts simultaneously with Write-on Video.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  8. Animuok icon
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    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
     
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