Natron AlternativesMotion Graphics Software and other similar apps like Natron

Natron is described as 'Open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking' and is a very popular VFX software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Natron for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Natron alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Natron are Adobe After Effects, Camtasia, Blackmagic Design Fusion and NUKE.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1757 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    141 Blender alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Blender vs Natron Comments
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    We can use Blender for compositing too.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceNatron is also Free and Open Source
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedNatron is not according to our users
  2. Adobe After Effects icon

    Adobe After Effects

     205 likes

    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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     234 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    272 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  6. Blackmagic Design Fusion icon

    Blackmagic Design Fusion

     52 likes

    Fusion is the world’s most advanced compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers and 3D animators.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. NUKE icon

    NUKE

     36 likes

    NUKE is a powerful compositing application that delivers unparalleled speed, an efficient multi-channel scanline rendering engine, and a first-class feature set that is unrivalled in the desktop market.

    18 NUKE alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Natron has basically copied the layout of NUKE!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • NUKE is Paid and ProprietaryNatron is Free and Open Source
  8. Cavalry icon

    Cavalry

     11 likes

    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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Autodesk Flame icon

    Autodesk Flame

     2 likes

    Autodesk Flame software is a powerful finishing and visual effects solution with an integrated environment that accelerates creative workflows.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. PopcornFX icon

    PopcornFX

     4 likes

    A suite of tools dedicated to real-time visual effects creation, along with ready-to-run mainstream game engine integrations and a runtime simulation framework for custom integration.

    26 PopcornFX alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. ButtleOFX icon

    ButtleOFX

     16 likes

    ButtleOFX is a simple, user-friendly and open source compositing software. It is based on TuttleOFX, an open source, modular and sustainable image processing architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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  13. Apple Motion icon

    Apple Motion

     23 likes

    Designed for video editors, Motion is a powerful motion graphics tool that makes it easy to create cinematic 2D and 3D titles, fluid transitions, and realistic effects in real time.

    28 Apple Motion alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. PixelConduit icon

    PixelConduit

     1 like

    The “swiss army knife” of visual effects and live video processing. PixelConduit is a realtime video and graphics compositing tool that’s Fast, Powerful, Precise, Universal, Affordable, Addictive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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