Best Cartoon Maker Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Powtoon is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wick Editor and Animaker. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wick Editor. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Doratoon at £5/mo.
Cartoon-making tools cover different parts of the animation workflow, from shaping characters to controlling movement and adding voices. Compared on animation controls, automatic lip sync, custom characters, and voiceover tools, the entries also differ in scene templates and maximum export resolution. Supported platforms, free plans, and paid starting points help you judge practical fit alongside creative features. Adobe Character Animator, OpenToonz, and Live2D Cubism are among the first entries, followed by Tahoma2D and Animaker. Consider which controls and character options suit the cartoons you want to make, then weigh those needs against the listed platforms and export capabilities.
29 cartoon maker software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Powtoon Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · $8/mo
#2 Wick Editor Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · Free
#3 Animaker Also great · 7.1 - Free plan AndroidextensioniOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8/mofirst paid tier About PowtoonVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Scene templates
- Yes
- Animation controls
- basic
- Voiceover tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$10/mofirst paid tier About Krikey AIVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 13.26 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$5.65/mofirst paid tier About Live2D CubismVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms£5/mofirst paid tier About DoratoonVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$5/mofirst paid tier About CallipegVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$7.99/mofirst paid tier About RoughAnimatorVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$70.83/mofirst paid tier About SpineVisit site - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$59.99/mofirst paid tier About MohoVisit site - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$6.75/mofirst paid tier About Toon Boom HarmonyVisit site - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 49 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$40.83/mofirst paid tier About ToonlyVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$149/mofirst paid tier About Cartoon AnimatorVisit site
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Questions about this list
Which cartoon maker software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Powtoon is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.2. Wick Editor is second and Animaker third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Doratoon has the lowest first paid tier we found: £5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.