Friction AlternativesMotion Graphics Software & Animation Makers like Friction

Friction is described as 'Powerful and versatile motion graphics application that allows you to create vector and raster animations for web and video platforms with ease' and is a Motion Graphics software in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to Friction for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Unity apps. The best Friction alternative is Adobe After Effects. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try enve or Blackmagic Design Fusion. Other great apps like Friction are Pikimov, Expressive Animator, Cavalry and Adobe Character Animator.

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  1. Adobe After Effects offers top-tier motion graphics and visual effects capabilities, ideal for film, TV productions, and creative projects. Featuring advanced compositing with keyframe animation and layer techniques, it's geared for professionals seeking powerful solutions via Creative Cloud.

    56 Adobe After Effects alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. enve icon
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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.

    57 enve alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Cavalry icon
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    Cavalry makes 2d animation smarter, easier and faster to produce. Design in real-time for advertising, mobile, data visualisation, web, broadcast, UI, generative art, experiential, games and more.

    16 Cavalry alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Animates 2D characters in real time by tracking facial expressions and movements, integrates with Creative Cloud, supports layered artwork import, enables live streaming, lip-sync, drag-and-drop actions, timeline editing, and export to video.

    9 Adobe Character Animator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
     
  6. EbSynth icon
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    EbSynth brings art to life with 2D motion capture. It's a tool for converting video footage into stylised 'motion paintings'.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Unity-integrated tool for building and editing 2D character animations, supporting parameter-driven expressions, skeletal animation, modifier-based control, jiggle bone physics, real-time preview, and direct C# scripting for complete game integration within the editor.

    9 AnyPortrait alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Unity
     
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