OpenToonz AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best Vector Graphic alternative to OpenToonz is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to OpenToonz and 15 are Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Vector Graphic App alternatives to OpenToonz are Synfig Studio, Clip Studio Paint, Candlestick and Pencil2D.

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  1. Blender icon
     1793 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.

    143 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Synfig Studio icon
     141 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.

    61 Synfig Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    106 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  4. Candlestick icon
     14 likes

    Open-source editor runs in browser for making games, animations, and interactive content, offering vector drawing, timeline tools, asset import/export, JavaScript scripting, onion-skinning, plug-ins, and no installation or feature restrictions required.

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Pencil2D icon
     67 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.

    47 Pencil2D alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. Cavalry icon
     17 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.

    18 Cavalry alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Animation Paper icon
     26 likes

    Top quality software for doing hand drawn animation. Very easy and fast to work with. Simple, yet powerful.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. 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.

    80 Expressive Animator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. TupiTube icon
     38 likes

    Open-source 2D animation software offering a modular, beginner-friendly interface, real-time preview, vector illustration in beta, timeline and exposure sheet features, cross-platform support, and export options for OGV, AVI, MPEG, SWF, and PNG image arrays.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  10. Pencil icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Kage Studio icon
     5 likes

    Kage Studio is a vector-based 2D Animation cross-platform Software that can export animation to HTML5, PNG sequence, Spritesheet, and video (via FFmpeg) as well as static images to PNG and SVG.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  12. SVG Flipbook icon
     6 likes

    SVG Flipbook runs next to your SVG editor and lets you animate your creation. Each layer in your SVG becomes one frame. You can use whatever SVG editor you like. Inkscape and Illustrator both work great.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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