Artist Code AlternativesAnimation Makers and other similar apps like Artist Code

Artist Code is described as 'Intuitive software for creating animation ( Movie, Animated Gif, Images) only by coding, it allows you to add image, text and pixels and place them with simple script offering you a fun and unlimited way to create whatever you want' and is a Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Artist Code for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Artist Code alternative is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Artist Code are Wick Editor, Scratch, Synfig Studio and enve.

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Artist Code alternatives page was last updated Sep 16, 2021
  1. OpenToonz icon
     108 likes

    OpenToonz is an animation program that is a free software version of Toonz, the animation software used by Studio Ghibli, amongst others.

    39 OpenToonz alternatives
    GTS

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Pen Stabilization
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Stop Motion
    4.  Scanned drawings cleanup
    5.  3d camera
    6.  Plugin API
    7.  Custom Brushes
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Automated Tweening
    12.  Powerful nodal effects system
    13.  Complex hierarchies
    14.  Version Control Integration
    15.  Vectorize raster images
    16.  Remote Camera Control
    OpenToonz iconArtist Code Icon

    OpenToonz VS Artist Code

    Is OpenToonz a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
    • OpenToonz is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Artist Code.

    • OpenToonz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Artist Code.

    • OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceArtist Code is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenToonz is Privacy focusedArtist Code is not according to our users
  2. Wick Editor icon
     70 likes

    The Wick Editor is a free and open-source tool for creating games, animations, and everything in-between. It's designed to be the most accessible tool for creating multimedia projects on the web. Your creations can run on any device with a web browser - that means mobile too.

    96 Wick Editor alternatives
    A picture of the editor with a demo!

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Support for HTML5
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Onion skinning
    4.  Automated Tweening
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  2D Game Creation
    7.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    8.  Movie clips
    9.  Support for Javascript
    Wick Editor iconArtist Code Icon

    Wick Editor VS Artist Code

    Is Wick Editor a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
    • Wick Editor is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Artist Code.

    • Wick Editor is Free and Open SourceArtist Code is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wick Editor is LightweightArtist Code is not according to our users
  3. Scratch icon
     110 likes

    Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas...

    75 Scratch alternatives
    Scratch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Blocks
    4.  Coding
    5.  Bad Blocks checking
    6.  2D Game Creation
    7.  Kid friendly
    8.  Web-Database
    Scratch iconArtist Code Icon

    Scratch VS Artist Code

    Is Scratch a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  4. Synfig Studio icon
     124 likes

    Synfig is a free and open-source, industrial-strength, vector-based 2D animation app designed for producing feature-film animations.

    57 Synfig Studio alternatives
    Synfig Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Synfig Studio Features

    1.  Automated Tweening
    2.  Timeline-based
    3.  Bones and Layers
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  HDR Support
    Synfig Studio iconArtist Code Icon

    Synfig Studio VS Artist Code

    Is Synfig Studio a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  5. enve icon
     35 likes

    Enve is a free and open-source 2D animation app. It can create both vector and raster animations and even use sound and video files. It has been created with flexibility and expandability in mind.

    54 enve alternatives
    Official Enve Screenshot

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Timeline-based
    3.  Animate Vector Illustrations
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Custom Brushes
    8.  Automated Tweening
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Color Picker
    enve iconArtist Code Icon

    enve VS Artist Code

    Is enve a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  6. Adobe Animate icon
     109 likes

    Versatile multimedia tool, Adobe Animate offers 4K video export, HTML5 support, creative illustration tools, colored onion skinning, and seamless Creative Cloud integration. Formerly Flash Professional, it includes a rotatable canvas and vector brushes.

    56 Adobe Animate alternatives
    Adobe Animate screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Animation Rigging
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Onion skinning
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Automated Tweening
    9.  Video Maker
    10.  Drawing 2D
    Adobe Animate iconArtist Code Icon

    Adobe Animate VS Artist Code

    Is Adobe Animate a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
    • Adobe Animate is the most popular commercial alternative to Artist Code.

    • Adobe Animate is Paid and ProprietaryArtist Code is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Expressive Animator icon
     13 likes

    The premier editor for SVG animations. Create interactive SVG animations that run anywhere without plugins, players, or JavaScript code embedded.

    73 Expressive Animator alternatives
    Expressive Animator - Walking character animation

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Color Picker
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Automated Tweening
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    Expressive Animator iconArtist Code Icon

    Expressive Animator VS Artist Code

    Is Expressive Animator a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  8. Tahoma2D icon
     10 likes

    Tahoma2D is a powerful program for 2D and stop motion animation. Tahoma 2D is based on OpenToonz.

    24 Tahoma2D alternatives
    Interface Overview

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Tahoma2D Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Animation Rigging
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Stop Motion
    Tahoma2D iconArtist Code Icon

    Tahoma2D VS Artist Code

    Is Tahoma2D a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  9. ENIGMA - LateralGM icon
     32 likes

    ENIGMA, the Extensible Non-Interpreted Game Maker Augmentation, is an open source cross-platform game development environment derived from that of the popular software GameMaker Legacy.

    95 ENIGMA - LateralGM alternatives
    ENIGMA - LateralGM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ENIGMA - LateralGM iconArtist Code Icon

    ENIGMA - LateralGM VS Artist Code

    Is ENIGMA - LateralGM a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  10. Toon Boom Harmony icon
     20 likes

    Toon Boom Harmony Network is the industrial animation software for studios worldwide.

    35 Toon Boom Harmony alternatives
    Toon Boom Harmony screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Toon Boom Harmony Features

    1.  Automated Tweening
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Vector strokes
    Toon Boom Harmony iconArtist Code Icon

    Toon Boom Harmony VS Artist Code

    Is Toon Boom Harmony a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  11. Saola Animate icon
     10 likes

    Easily create engaging HTML5 animations and interactive web content which run perfectly on any browsers and devices without coding skills.

    14 Saola Animate alternatives
    Responsive design

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Saola Animate Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Sprite sheets
    Saola Animate iconArtist Code Icon

    Saola Animate VS Artist Code

    Is Saola Animate a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
  12. TupiTube icon
     35 likes

    Tupi is a design and authoring tool for digital artists interested in 2D Animation, fork of the KToon project, offering an interface experience focused on 8-100 years olds.

    28 TupiTube alternatives
    TupiTube screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    TupiTube Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Rotoscoping
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Flash-Like
    TupiTube iconArtist Code Icon

    TupiTube VS Artist Code

    Is TupiTube a good alternative to Artist Code?
     
    • TupiTube is the most popular Android alternative to Artist Code.

    • TupiTube is Free and Open SourceArtist Code is Paid and Proprietary
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