Adobe Animate
7.1#47 in animation softwareFrom $22.99 a monthmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Adobe Animate | Cascadeur |
|---|---|---|
| Animation tools | It supports frame-by-frame character animation and interactive banners that respond to mouse movement, touch, and clicks. | The Free plan includes animation, rigging, physics-based, inbetweening, and animation unbaking tools. |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Animations can be exported to HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, Flash or Adobe AIR, and custom platforms such as SVG. | Paid tiers export CASC, FBX, DAE, USD and GLTF, while Free is limited to CASC export. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
Adobe Animate plans
- Adobe Animate$22.99 a month
Cascadeur plans
- FreeFree
- Indie$19 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Teams$49 a month
- Educational$49, paid once
- Indie$96 a year
Pick Adobe Animate if…
It suits animators and designers creating 2D cartoons, interactive banners, games, web content, ads, eLearning, or infographics. It is available to macOS and Windows users who accept maintenance-mode development.
Pick Cascadeur if…
Cascadeur suits character animators who want physics-based tools without motion capture, including people working with supported 3D applications. The free plan is limited to non-commercial use and CASC exports.