Live2D Cubism AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Animation Makers

The best Animation Maker alternative to Live2D Cubism is Synfig Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Live2D Cubism and seven of them are Animation Makers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Animation Maker alternatives to Live2D Cubism are Inochi Creator, enve, Expressive Animator and AnimeEffects.

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  1. Synfig Studio icon
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    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

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Synfig Studio as an Alternative to Live2D Cubism
    cel
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    While it looks like serving similar purpose, both software targeted for different animation format with entirely different toolset.

    Live2D is for 2D character rigging with realistic movement, used in interactive scenario. Synfig is more of vector-based animation.

    Synfig Studio icon
    Synfig Studio icon
    • Synfig Studio is Free and Open SourceLive2D Cubism is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Inochi Creator icon
     20 likes

    Inochi creator is a framework for realtime 2D puppet animation. On this site you can find the reference implementation as well as the official tooling for creating and using Inochi2D puppets for VTubing.

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    • Flathub
    • itch.io
     
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    Comments about Inochi Creator as an Alternative to Live2D Cubism
    skiyoshi
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    It offers a free open source alternative. This is especially good for those that cannot afford Live2D subscription and find the free version too limiting. Plus the usage license is not restrictive.

    Inochi Creator icon
    Inochi Creator icon
    • Inochi Creator is Freemium and Open SourceLive2D Cubism is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. enve icon
     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

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  4. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. AnimeEffects icon
     18 likes

    AnimeEffects is a 2D keyframe animation tool based on deformation of polygon meshes. You can easily operate, quickly shape your idea, and remake at any time if you have changed your mind.

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  6. Veadotube mini icon
     10 likes

    If all you need is a simple program that lets you switch between two images as you talk, then this program is for you!

    4 Veadotube mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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