Animation Desk Alternatives

Animation Desk is described as 'Create frame-by-frame animation, storyboards, and sketches with various painting tools, layers, onion skinning, stamp features, and social media sharing' and is a very popular Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Animation Desk for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Animation Desk alternative is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Animation Desk are Glaxnimate, Synfig Studio, Pencil2D and VirtualDub.

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  1. Pinnacle Studio icon
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    Non-linear editor for Windows supporting HD, 4K, and 360 video, unlimited tracks, advanced effects, multi-camera editing, screen recording, stop motion, enhanced keyframe controls, audio layering, split screen, selective color, and disc or web export.

    130 Pinnacle Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. KineMaster icon
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    Mobile video editor supporting multiple video, image, audio, sticker, and text layers, real-time previews, frame-by-frame edits, advanced color controls, transitions, precision audio, customizable effects, and direct sharing to online platforms.

    78 KineMaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Brush Ninja icon
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    Brush Ninja is an online, browser based, animation tool. It’s an easy way to create simple animations, for free, without the need to learn complex software (or spend a fortune).

    24 Brush Ninja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • Brush Ninja is the most popular Web-based alternative to Animation Desk.

    • Brush Ninja is Free and ProprietaryAnimation Desk is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Consumer video editing software offering AI-powered automation, beginner-friendly guided edits, creative effects, easy trimming and merging, media organization, movie and collage creation, social sharing, mobile and web access, and support for Windows and Mac.

    128 Adobe Premiere Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. SVG Flipbook icon
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    SVG Flipbook runs next to your SVG editor and lets you animate your creation. Each layer in your SVG becomes one frame. You can use whatever SVG editor you like. Inkscape and Illustrator both work great.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • SVG Flipbook is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Animation Desk.

    • SVG Flipbook is Freemium and Open SourceAnimation Desk is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Node Video icon
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    Node Video uses advanced AI and intuitive design to bring the robust features of desktop video editing to mobile. AI separation of video subjects eases interactions between foreground and background elements while mobile-optimized, layer-based arrangement and keyframe animation...

    39 Node Video alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. EasyToon icon
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    Easytoon is a program that can create small animated gif friendly, a simple sequence of images giving the illusion of movement. It sounds simple written like that but it is quite complicated to implement, finally brief.

    36 EasyToon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Renderforest icon
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    Unlock vast branding potential with tools for logos, intros, animations, and more. Offers templates for videos, websites, and mockups. Easy online editing without software download. Customize with diverse palettes and fonts to match project needs.

    81 Renderforest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Fliiipbook icon
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    Draw frame-by-frame animations and create GIFs directly in your browser. Simple, fun, and powerful animation tool with onion skinning, timeline controls, and instant GIF export.

    35 Fliiipbook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. VideoShow icon
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    Video editor for mobile, no fee, no time limits, no watermarks! Text, music, filters, emoji... Everything you need to make an awesome video.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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