The Best Synfig Studio AlternativesTop Animation Makers & Vector Graphic Apps like Synfig Studio

Synfig Studio is described as 'Free and open-source 2D animation software for vector and bitmap artwork, featuring tweening, bone rigging, timeline editing, and advanced layer types across all major platforms' and is a very popular Animation Maker in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Synfig Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Synfig Studio alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Synfig Studio are Animation Desk, OpenToonz, Glaxnimate and Pencil2D.

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  1. Krita icon

    Krita

     1415 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    143 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    Krita vs Synfig Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Synfig does vector graphics. Krita does raster. If someone's looking for something like Synfig, they want vector graphics.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Krita is Free and Open SourceSynfig Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSynfig Studio is not according to our users
  2. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

     180 likes

    Create frame-by-frame animation, sketches, and storyboard projects using multiple painting tools, pressure sensitivity, onion skinning, stamp features, layer support, dynamic backgrounds, and easy export to PDF or animatics for sharing or further creative use.

    89 Animation Desk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Animation Desk vs Synfig Studio Comments
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive
    12

    Animation Desk has a simpler interface.

    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    Synfig is vector while AD is painted

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietarySynfig Studio is Free and Open Source
  4. OpenToonz icon

    OpenToonz

     127 likes

    Open-source 2D animation software supporting raster and vector workflows, node-based compositing, plug-in extensions, anti-aliased painting, and support for major platforms, developed in collaboration with Studio Ghibli and suitable for commercial projects.

    42 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GTS
     
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    OpenToonz vs Synfig Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    it is nowhere near the same

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceSynfig Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenToonz is Privacy focusedSynfig Studio is not according to our users
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  6. Glaxnimate icon

    Glaxnimate

     46 likes

    Open-source animation software focused on simple, fast creation of vector graphics, supporting short web animations and exporting to GIF, SVG, WebP, Lottie, and more for web compatibility. Designed for ease of use across major platforms.

    14 Glaxnimate alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
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    Glaxnimate vs Synfig Studio Comments
    mattbas
    Positive
    1

    Glaxnimate has a simpler interface

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    glaxnimate can work with vector graphics, which a lot of other alternatives can't

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very simple vector animation tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Glaxnimate is Free and Open SourceSynfig Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Glaxnimate is Privacy focusedSynfig Studio is not according to our users
  7. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

     65 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.

    44 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Pencil2D vs Synfig Studio Comments
    creek23
    Positive
    0

    while Pencil2D draws in vector, it does not support tweening. Synfig has tweening but doesnt support raster. Pencil2D is better compared to Krita than Synfig. and Synfig is better compared to Kage Studio than Pencil2D.

    • Pencil2D is Free and Open SourceSynfig Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Pencil2D is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSynfig Studio is not according to our users
  8. enve icon

    enve

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Inochi Creator icon

    Inochi Creator

     21 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • itch.io
    Inochi Creator screenshot 1
     
  11. Tahoma2D icon

    Tahoma2D

     17 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Interface Overview
     
  12. Expressive Animator icon

    Expressive Animator

     18 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Expressive Animator screenshot 1
     
  13. Moho icon

    Moho

     30 likes

    Moho has everything you need to make amazing, professional animations. Used in the OSCAR nominated films, The Breadwinner and Song of the Sea, for Best Animated Feature Film.

    25 Moho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Moho screenshot 1
     
  14. TVPaint Animation icon

    TVPaint Animation

     21 likes

    TVP Animation is the leading paperless drawing and animation tool, able to imitate traditional techniques such as Pen Brush, Gouache, Watercolour, Pencil, Felt-tip and Airbrush, and animate them over frames.

    37 TVPaint Animation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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