RoughAnimator AlternativesAnimation Makers and other similar apps like RoughAnimator

RoughAnimator is described as 'Fully featured hand drawn animation application that runs on Android, iOS, Mac OS, and Windows' and is a Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to RoughAnimator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Linux and iPhone apps. The best RoughAnimator alternative is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RoughAnimator are Pencil2D, Adobe Animate, AmberDraw and Procreate Dreams.

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RoughAnimator alternatives page was last updated Feb 28, 2025
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  1. OpenToonz icon

    OpenToonz

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    OpenToonz is an animation program that is a free software version of Toonz, the animation software used by Studio Ghibli, amongst others.

    40 OpenToonz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GTS

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pen Stabilization
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Stop Motion
    4.  Custom Brushes
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Automated Tweening

    OpenToonz VS RoughAnimator

     

    • OpenToonz is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to RoughAnimator.

    • OpenToonz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RoughAnimator.

    • OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceRoughAnimator is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenToonz is Privacy focusedRoughAnimator is not according to our users
  2. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

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    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.

    42 Pencil2D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pencil2D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Onion skinning
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Symmetry brush
    9.  Raster graphics

    Pencil2D VS RoughAnimator

     
  4. Adobe Animate icon

    Adobe Animate

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    Versatile multimedia tool, Adobe Animate offers 4K video export, HTML5 support, creative illustration tools, colored onion skinning, and seamless Creative Cloud integration. Formerly Flash Professional, it includes a rotatable canvas and vector brushes.

    57 Adobe Animate alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Animate screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Animate Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Animation Rigging
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Onion skinning
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Automated Tweening
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Drawing 2D

    Adobe Animate VS RoughAnimator

     

    • Adobe Animate is the most popular commercial alternative to RoughAnimator.

    • Adobe Animate is Paid and ProprietaryRoughAnimator is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Adobe Animate

    Versatile multimedia tool, Adobe Animate offers 4K video export, HTML5 support, creative illustration tools, colored onion skinning, and seamless Creative Cloud integration. Formerly Flash Professional, it includes a rotatable ca...

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    AmberDraw

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    Create stunning motion art with AmberDraw's revolutionary animated brushes. Every stroke comes alive, transforming your digital artwork into dynamic masterpieces. Perfect for professional illustrators, concept artists, and digital painters seeking to push creative boundaries.

    8 AmberDraw alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPad
    AmberDraw screenshot 1

    AmberDraw Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Export to MP4
    3.  Multi-choice brushes

    AmberDraw VS RoughAnimator

     

    • AmberDraw is the most popular iPad alternative to RoughAnimator.

    • AmberDraw is Freemium and ProprietaryRoughAnimator is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Procreate Dreams icon

    Procreate Dreams

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    Procreate Dreams is an all-new animation app packed with powerful tools that anyone can use. Create engaging hand-drawn animations, motion graphics and enhance them with photos, videos and sound.

    10 Procreate Dreams alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Procreate Dreams screenshot 1

    Top Procreate Dreams Features

    1.  Onion skinning
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Custom Brushes
    4.  Non Destructive Editing
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Timeline
    7.  Video filters
    8.  Real time rendering
    9.  Image Masking
    10.  Loops
    11.  Touch Gestures
    12.  Support for styluses

    Procreate Dreams VS RoughAnimator

     
  8. 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

    Tahoma2D VS RoughAnimator

     
  10. 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 RoughAnimator

     
  11. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

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    Animation Desk is a perfect tool for animating, storyboarding, and sketching. It’s an app Loved by professional and amateur animators, Youtubers, and many art lovers. Draw you frame-to-frame animation from scratch, or create animations upon videos, images, PSD layers.

    95 Animation Desk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Animation Desk screenshot 1

    Top Animation Desk Features

    1.  Onion skinning
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Video Import
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Rotoscoping
    7.  Animated Videos
    8.  Symmetry brush
    9.  Stamps
    10.  Sketch to PSD
    11.  Built-in PDF converter
    12.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs

    Animation Desk VS RoughAnimator

     

    • Animation Desk is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to RoughAnimator.

    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryRoughAnimator is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Toon Boom Harmony icon

    Toon Boom Harmony

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    Toon Boom Harmony Network is the industrial animation software for studios worldwide.

    36 Toon Boom Harmony alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Toon Boom Harmony screenshot 1

    Toon Boom Harmony Features

    1.  Automated Tweening
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Vector strokes

    Toon Boom Harmony VS RoughAnimator

     
  13. Pencil icon

    Pencil

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    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.

    38 Pencil alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pencil in Windows
    Discontinued

    Updated project here: Pencil2D icon Pencil2D

    Pencil Features

    1.  Protected by Password

    Pencil VS RoughAnimator

     
  14. ToonSquid icon

    ToonSquid

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    ToonSquid is a comprehensive 2D art and animation studio for iPad, merging traditional hand-drawn and automatic keyframe animation, with features including customizable brushes, a flexible layer system, animated text, vector shapes, and more.

    8 ToonSquid alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPad
    ToonSquid screenshot 1

    ToonSquid Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Custom Brushes
    4.  Multi-choice brushes
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Timeline
    7.  Image Masking

    ToonSquid VS RoughAnimator

     
  15. 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!

    34 FlipaClip alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FlipaClip screenshot 1
    FlipaClip screenshot 2
    FlipaClip screenshot 3

    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

    FlipaClip VS RoughAnimator

     
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