Animation Desk
8.1#1 in 2d character animation softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitAnimation Desk vs Animaze
What both publish
| Fact | Animation Desk | Animaze |
|---|---|---|
| Company | KDAN says it was founded in 2009; the About page does not state a headquarters location. | Animaze is developed by Holotech Studios, Inc., which the company page says is headquartered in San Francisco, California. |
| Documentation | KDAN provides tutorials for frame control, colors, selection tools, live-action video, layers, onion skin and export, plus a support knowledge base. | The manual covers avatar and prop editing, backgrounds, trackers, virtual camera, Spout2, VRM, Ready Player Me and editor workflows. |
| Headquarters | Tainan City, Taiwan | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.2 out of 5 from 16K ratings | 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings. |
Animation Desk plans
- Animation Desk iOS BasicFree
- Animation Desk iOS - Basic PlanFree
- Animation Desk Pro iOS$2.49 a month
- Creativity 365 for Individuals$4.99 a month
Animaze plans
- BasicFree
- Plus$19.99 a year
- Pro$99.99 a year
- Small Business$499.99 a year
- Business Plus$1,699.99 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Animation Desk if…
Animation Desk suits beginners, students, and learners building animation skills, as well as professional animators sketching rough work, animatics, or storyboards. It may also suit users who need to move editable projects across Android, iOS, and Windows.
Pick Animaze if…
Animaze suits creators who want an avatar for streaming, video, or online meetings, including those who need to import a custom 2D or 3D model. Businesses can consider its APIs for adding interactive characters to iOS, Android, or PC apps.