Adobe Animate
7.1#47 in animation softwareFrom $22.99 a monthmacOSWindows
VisitAdobe Animate vs Rive
What both publish
| Fact | Adobe Animate | Rive |
|---|---|---|
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Animations can be exported to HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, Flash or Adobe AIR, and custom platforms such as SVG. | RIV,REV,MP4,GIF,PNG sequence,WebM |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Motion graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows,macos | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android |
Adobe Animate plans
- Adobe Animate$22.99 a month
Rive plans
- FreeFree
- Cadet$9 a month
- Voyager$32 a month
- Enterprise$120 a month
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 Rive if…
Rive suits designers and developers creating animated graphics or rigged characters for apps, products, games, and other supported platforms. Its plans range from a free editor to paid options with expanded file and seat limits.