Notch
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Trial only
- Paid plans from
- $21/mo
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows
Summary
Notch is a real-time 3D motion-design tool with GPU-accelerated graphics. Its node graph connects elements into motion-design workflows, and four physically based GPU renderers can be switched without changing the scene, lighting, or materials. Creative tools include compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting, and networking controls. Interactive integrations include Kinect, tracking systems and SDKs, lidar, TUIO, Blacktrax, and Windows Touch. Notch also supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, streaming protocols, virtual webcam output, and an internal Web/HTTP API. The Indie plan costs 279.00 USD per year for non-commercial use with 1080p export; a free 60-day trial is listed. Other listed options include VFX at 117.00 USD per month and RFX at 216.00 USD per month. Notch requires Windows 10 or higher on 64-bit x86 with a discrete GPU. A free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe video applications on Windows and macOS.
Who it is for
Notch suits motion-design and visual-effects users building real-time graphics workflows, including interactive or live-compositing work. Its system requirements make it relevant to users with a Windows 10-or-higher 64-bit x86 system and discrete GPU.
What is good
- Four GPU renderers switch without changing scene materials.
- Includes compositing, particles, physics, and volumetrics.
- Supports interactive tracking integrations and control protocols.
- Free 60-day trial is listed.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 10 or higher and a discrete GPU.
- Indie use is non-commercial and limited to 1080p export.
- VFX costs 117.00 USD per month.
- Builder requires periodic internet access, especially for installation and activation.
Verdict
Notch combines real-time motion design with a wide set of creative tools, renderers, and interactive integrations. Check the Windows and GPU requirements, and choose a plan based on its listed export or playback terms.
Notch plans and pricing
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- Free plan
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Facts
- Supported platforms
- Windowsnotch.one · 22 Sept 2026
- What it does
- Notch is a next-generation, natively GPU-accelerated graphics powerhouse and a 3D motion design tool that works in real time.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Node graph
- Its node graph lets users connect anything to anything for real-time motion-design workflows.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Renderers
- Notch has four physically based GPU renderers called NURA that can be switched in real time without changing the scene, lighting or materials.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Creative features
- The feature set includes compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, physically based materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting and networking controls.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Interactive integrations
- Supported interactive integrations include Kinect, NVIDIA tracking SDKs, Xsens, OptiTrack, Perception Neuron, Hokuyo Lidar, TUIO, Blacktrax and Windows Touch.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Protocols and APIs
- Notch supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, RTMP/RTMPS/RTP streaming, virtual webcam output and an internal Web/HTTP API.manual.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Latest release
- Notch 2026.2 adds ONNX AI-image processing support, Gaussian Splats and Custom Shaders.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- System requirement
- Notch requires Windows 10 or higher on 64-bit x86 with a discrete GPU.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- After Effects
- The Notch for After Effects beta supports Adobe After Effects 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 on Windows.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- NotchLC plugin
- The free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Media Encoder on Windows and macOS Intel or Apple Silicon.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Security measures
- Notch says it uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Data location
- Notch states that it is a UK company and that its servers are located in the EEA, with safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for international transfers.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Connectivity
- Notch Builder requires periodic internet access, especially for installation and license activation, while Notch Playback does not require internet access to run after activation.manual.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The pricing comparison lists forum community, Discord community, email support and phone support, with premium support included in RFX.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy contact
- Notch says it will try to respond to questions, comments or enquiries within 48 hours.notch.one · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- notch.one/pricing/;· checked 22 Sept 2026
- notch.one· checked 30 Sept 2026
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- manual.notch.one/2026.1/en/docs/reference/devices-protoc· checked 30 Sept 2026
- notch.one/downloads· checked 30 Sept 2026
- notch.one/privacy-cookie-policy· checked 30 Sept 2026
- manual.notch.one/2026.2/en/docs/reference/licensing/requ· checked 30 Sept 2026
- notch.one/pricing· checked 30 Sept 2026
- notch.one/pricing/· checked 22 Sept 2026
- notch.one/pricing/playback-licensing· checked 22 Sept 2026