Ella AlternativesAnimation Makers and other similar apps like Ella

Ella is described as '(an acronym for Elegant Light Linux Animator) is a light animation software intended to achieve a aim of the Linux world : a functionnal and WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) 2D animation sofware' and is a Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ella for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Ella alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ella are CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Sketch, Synfig Studio and Adobe Fireworks.

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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    125 Inkscape alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    Inkscape screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Scalable
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Edit PDF
    10.  High-resolution images
    11.  Visual Editing
    12.  Symbols

    Inkscape VS Ella

     

    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Ella.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ella.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceElla is also Free and Open Source
    • Inkscape is Customizable and Privacy focusedElla is not according to our users
  2. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

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    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    83 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Desktop Publishing
    2.  Pixel accuracy
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Non Destructive Editing

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite VS Ella

     

    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ella.

    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the most popular commercial alternative to Ella.

    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryElla is Free and Open Source
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is CustomizableElla is not according to our users
  4. Sketch icon

    Sketch

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    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    82 Sketch alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App icon design

    Sketch Features

    1.  UI Design
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Symbols
    4.  Create UI Components
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Auto Layout
    7.  Artwork
    8. InVision icon  InVision Integration
    9.  Bitmap Editing

    Sketch VS Ella

     
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    Adobe Fireworks

    Enhances web design with bitmap and vector editing, specialized tools for rapid prototyping, hierarchical layers, smart guides, slices, symbols, and 9-slice scaling. Excellent image compression and format support, including JPEG,...

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  6. Synfig Studio icon

    Synfig Studio

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

    58 Synfig Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Synfig Studio screenshot 1

    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 VS Ella

     
  7. Adobe Fireworks icon

    Adobe Fireworks

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    Enhances web design with bitmap and vector editing, specialized tools for rapid prototyping, hierarchical layers, smart guides, slices, symbols, and 9-slice scaling. Excellent image compression and format support, including JPEG, PNG, and GIF, ensures web optimization.

    53 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Fireworks screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Development of Fireworks has been stopped, but last version, Adobe Fireworks CS6 (v12), released in 2012, is still available as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud icon Adobe Creative Cloud , selecting the option Show Older Apps in Preferences

    Adobe Fireworks Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Open PSD files
    6.  Bitmap Editing

    Adobe Fireworks VS Ella

     
  8. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

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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.

    42 Pencil2D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pencil2D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Onion skinning
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Symmetry brush
    9.  Raster graphics

    Pencil2D VS Ella

     
  10. enve icon

    enve

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    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.

    55 enve alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The GitHub repo hasn't had updates since September 2022. There's already been 2 threads discussing the discontinued state of the program without any comment from the original dev:https://github.com/MaurycyLiebner/enve/issues/315https://github.com/MaurycyLiebner/enve/issues/336

    Top enve Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Pressure Sensitivity
    6.  Custom Brushes
    7.  Automated Tweening
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Hardware Accelerated

    enve VS Ella

     
  11. Vectr icon

    Vectr

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    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    91 Vectr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Vectr screenshot 1

    Vectr Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Convert images to PDF
    5.  Image Sharing

    Vectr VS Ella

     
  12. Adobe Animate icon

    Adobe Animate

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    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.

    57 Adobe Animate alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Animate screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Animate Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Animation Rigging
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Onion skinning
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Automated Tweening
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Drawing 2D

    Adobe Animate VS Ella

     
  13. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon

    Apache OpenOffice Draw

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    Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

    91 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)

    Apache OpenOffice Draw Features

    1.  Edit PDF

    Apache OpenOffice Draw VS Ella

     
  14. Akira icon

    Akira

     29 likes
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    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    70 Akira alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
    Akira screenshot 1

    Akira Features

    1.  Drag and Drop Design
    2.  UX Design

    Akira VS Ella

     
  15. Expressive Animator icon

    Expressive Animator

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

    74 Expressive Animator alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Expressive Animator - Walking character animation

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Automated Tweening
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Hardware Accelerated

    Expressive Animator VS Ella

     
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