FlipaClip AlternativesTop Animation Makers & Digital Painting Tools like FlipaClip

FlipaClip is described as 'Draw your cartoon using frame-by-frame animation. It works just like the old school flipbook but with a modern twist!' and is a Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FlipaClip for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best FlipaClip alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FlipaClip are OpenToonz, Synfig Studio, Pencil2D and enve.

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FlipaClip alternatives are mainly Animation Makers, but if you're looking for Digital Painting Tools or Vector Graphic Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Online, Android, Mac, Windows + Animation Maker, Linux + Open Source and iPad. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FlipaClip.

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FlipaClip alternatives page was last updated Sep 15, 2025

Krita
1415 likes
Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.
142 Krita alternatives
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Free
Open Source
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Digital Painting
Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android Tablet
KDE Plasma
Epic Games Store
PortableApps.com
Steam
F-Droid
+3
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Krita vs FlipaClip Comments

IronoClippy
Positive commentSep 15, 2025
0
It's Open-source and supports plugins and Customizable
Krita is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
OpenToonz
127 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.
42 OpenToonz alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Animation Maker
Digital Painting
Origin
Japan
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
+4
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OpenToonz vs FlipaClip Comments

Guest
Negative commentJun 5, 2017
11
OpenToonz is way too advanced to be compared with FlipaClip.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Negative commentJul 3, 2020
4
OpenToonz is too confusing and complicated
Review by a new / low-activity user.
piegames6
Positive commentSep 19, 2022
0
This Is way too complicated, it apparently takes 55 Minutes to learn.
3 of 4 comments
OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
OpenToonz is Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
Synfig Studio
137 likes
Open-source 2D software for creating animations with vector and bitmap artwork, advanced bone rigging, tweening, timeline editing, onion skinning, multi-layer effects, audio sync, and multi-format rendering on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
58 Synfig Studio alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Animation Maker
Vector Graphic
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
+2
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Synfig Studio vs FlipaClip Comments

phillipsalf
Negative commentFeb 19, 2019
4
Synfig is way complex - anyone putting that as an alternative to Flipaclip is just loose a screw or four. Flipaclip has one of the easiest to use interfaces around and Synfig.... just doesn't.
Synfig Studio is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
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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.
44 Pencil2D alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application types
Animation Maker
Vector Graphic
Origin
Taiwan
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
PortableApps.com
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Pencil2D vs FlipaClip Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Dec 9, 2019
0
It actually works now - the old Pencil was good but couldn't export.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
Guest
Jul 16, 2017
5
You can't free select! And I can't seem to find the shape tools.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentOct 13, 2020
0
As simple as Flipaclip and has some more advanced functions if desired, but they don't get in the way of it being easy to navigate.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 5 comments
Pencil2D is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
Pencil2D is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
enve
38 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.
55 enve alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Animation Maker
Origin
Poland
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Is enve a good alternative to FlipaClip?
Animation Paper
25 likes
Top quality software for doing hand drawn animation. Very easy and fast to work with. Simple, yet powerful.
24 Animation Paper alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Animation Maker
Origin
Denmark
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is Animation Paper a good alternative to FlipaClip?

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2comments
Animation Paper vs FlipaClip Comments

Guest
Positive commentJun 15, 2017
4
It is almost the exact same, plus, i love animation o^U^o
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Positive commentSep 11, 2020
1
Its pretty good, easy to get the hang of and overall a pretty good alternative. I reccomend it
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Animation Paper is Free and ProprietaryFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
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
Animation Maker
Digital Painting
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Is TVPaint Animation a good alternative to FlipaClip?
Expressive Animator
18 likes
Create interactive SVG animations with precise keyframe and easing control, custom vector paths, shape and text editing, gradients, masks, boolean operations, blend modes, snap, grid, advanced export options including Lottie, GIF, and no JavaScript required.
76 Expressive Animator alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
Animation Maker
Vector Graphic
Origin
Romania
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
+3
Is Expressive Animator a good alternative to FlipaClip?
Toon Boom Harmony
23 likes
Toon Boom Harmony Network is the industrial animation software for studios worldwide.
38 Toon Boom Harmony alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Animation Maker
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is Toon Boom Harmony a good alternative to FlipaClip?

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1comment
Toon Boom Harmony vs FlipaClip Comments

Guest
Negative commentSep 30, 2021
0
toon boom harmony makes great animations and stuff but it's complicated compared to flipaclip. If you only use flipaclip and decide to switch, maybe not toon boom harmony because way to complicated
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Toon Boom Harmony is Paid and ProprietaryFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
Pencil
70 likes
Pencil is an animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics.
39 Pencil alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Vector Graphic
Origin
France
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is Pencil a good alternative to FlipaClip?
Procreate Dreams
5 likes
Procreate Dreams is an all-new animation app packed with powerful tools that anyone can use. Create engaging hand-drawn animations, motion graphics and enhance them with photos, videos and sound.
9 Procreate Dreams alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Animation Maker
Origin
Australia
Platforms
iPad
+9
Is Procreate Dreams a good alternative to FlipaClip?
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.
89 Animation Desk alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Animation Maker
Video Editor
Origin
Taiwan
Platforms
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+9
Is Animation Desk a good alternative to FlipaClip?

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FlipaClip AlternativesTop Animation Makers & Digital Painting Tools like FlipaClip

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