Synfig Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Vector Graphic Apps

The best Vector Graphic alternative to Synfig Studio is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Synfig Studio and 12 are Vector Graphic Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Vector Graphic App alternatives to Synfig Studio are Glaxnimate, Pencil2D, Candlestick and Expressive Animator.

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  1. OpenToonz icon
     130 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.

    43 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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
  2. Glaxnimate icon
     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

    Cost / License

    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
  3. Pencil2D icon
     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.

    46 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    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
  4. Candlestick icon
     9 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.

    62 Candlestick alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Cavalry icon
     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. TupiTube icon
     37 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.

    28 TupiTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  8. 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.

    40 Pencil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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    Kage Studio vs Synfig Studio Comments
    creek23
    Positive
    0

    the learning curve for Synfig is too high unlike in Kage Studio, you simply draw, animate, and export.

    • Kage Studio is Free and Open SourceSynfig Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • Kage Studio is LightweightSynfig Studio is not according to our users
  10. VPaint icon
     4 likes

    VPaint was an experimental vector graphics editor based on the Vector Animation Complex (VAC), a technology developed by a collaboration of researchers at Inria and the University of British Columbia, featured at SIGGRAPH 2015.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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