Pencil Alternatives

Pencil is described as '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' and is a popular Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pencil for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Pencil alternative is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pencil are Glaxnimate, Wick Editor, Synfig Studio and Pencil2D.

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Pencil alternatives page was last updated Jul 20, 2023
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  1. Kage Studio icon

    Kage Studio

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Kage Studio on Mac OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Automated Tweening
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  No Coding Required

    Kage Studio VS Pencil

     
  2. Tahoma2D icon

    Tahoma2D

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    Tahoma2D is a powerful program for 2D and stop motion animation. Tahoma 2D is based on OpenToonz.

    24 Tahoma2D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Interface Overview

    Tahoma2D Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Animation Rigging
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Stop Motion

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  4. Animation Paper icon

    Animation Paper

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

    22 Animation Paper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Animation Paper screenshot 1

    Animation Paper Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required

    Animation Paper VS Pencil

     
    Comments about Animation Paper as an Alternative to Pencil
    nielskm
    Positive Feb 22, 2022
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    Better cleaner more modern interface. Easier to learn. More powerful.

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    • Animation Paper is Free and ProprietaryPencil is Free and Open Source
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social ...

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    TupiTube

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    Tupi is a design and authoring tool for digital artists interested in 2D Animation, fork of the KToon project, offering an interface experience focused on 8-100 years olds.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    TupiTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Rotoscoping
    3.  Flash-Like

    TupiTube VS Pencil

     
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    sK1

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    sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.

    30 sK1 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    sK1 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last updates occurred on Aug 31, 2021

    sK1 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Non Destructive Editing
    5.  Portable

    sK1 VS Pencil

     
  8. RoughAnimator icon

    RoughAnimator

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    RoughAnimator is a fully featured hand drawn animation application that runs on Android, iOS, Mac OS, and Windows.

    19 RoughAnimator alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    RoughAnimator screenshot 1

    RoughAnimator Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Custom Brushes
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Rotoscoping

    RoughAnimator VS Pencil

     
  10. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

    47 Xara Photo & Graphic Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer screenshot 1

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer VS Pencil

     
  11. FlipaClip icon

    FlipaClip

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    Draw your cartoon using frame-by-frame animation. It works just like the old school flipbook but with a modern twist!

    35 FlipaClip alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FlipaClip screenshot 1
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    FlipaClip Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Storyboard
    4.  Free hand drawing
    5.  Capture Video
    6.  Flight Status
    7.  Stream audio
    8.  Camera capturing

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  12. DigiCel FlipBook icon

    DigiCel FlipBook

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    Whether you do 2D, 3D or stop motion Animation, DigiCel FlipBook makes animation easier!

    26 DigiCel FlipBook alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DigiCel FlipBook screenshot 1

    DigiCel FlipBook Features

    1.  Stop Motion

    DigiCel FlipBook VS Pencil

     
  13. Callipeg icon

    Callipeg

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    Callipeg is a 2D hand-drawn animation app available on iPad, iPhone (Callipeg mini) and Android. It offers both frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools in a workspace suitable for a range of projects, from simple scenes to complex sequences.

    19 Callipeg alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Studio

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Custom Brushes
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Pressure Sensitivity
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Timeline

    Callipeg VS Pencil

     
  14. QueekyPaint icon

    QueekyPaint

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    QueekyPaint is a unique browser-based drawing tool for creating animated drawings online. Visit the massive gallerys and learn drawing by watching the process of your favourite artists. QueekyPaint is free and simple to use.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    QueekyPaint screenshot 1

    QueekyPaint Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Browser-based

    QueekyPaint VS Pencil

     
  15. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

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    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    55 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Designer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Photo effects

    Xara Designer Pro VS Pencil

     
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