Animation Desk
8.1#1 in 2d character animation softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitAnimation Desk vs SpriteForge
SpriteForge
5.8#40 in 2d character animation softwareWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Animation Desk | SpriteForge |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | Supported exports listed by the maker include video, images, GIF, Photoshop PSD, PDF and ad.package. | Exports include Spine 4.x-style JSON, atlas and PNG files, a standalone runtime.html player, and MP4 previews. |
| Integrations | GetApp records iMovie as a user-mentioned integration, rated 5.0 from one integration review. | The specification says exported Spine JSON can be used with runtimes including Phaser, PixiJS, Unity, Godot, and custom runtimes. |
| Intended users | KDAN describes it for beginners, students and learners, and professional animators creating rough animations, animatic sketches, and storyboards. | The project is aimed at small teams, game-jam projects, tool hackers, and people seeking a lightweight 2D rigging workflow. |
| Purpose | Animation Desk is software for creating animations, cartoons, and animatics. | SpriteForge is a browser-based editor for rigged 2D sprite animation. |
Animation Desk plans
- Animation Desk iOS - Basic Plan—
- Animation Desk Pro iOS$2.49 a month
- Creativity 365 for Individuals$4.99 a month
- Animation Desk iOS - Basic PlanFree
- Animation Desk iOS BasicFree
- Animation Desk Pro iOS$2.49 a month
SpriteForge plans
No prices published.
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 SpriteForge if…
SpriteForge suits small teams, game jam projects, tool hackers, and people seeking a lightweight 2D rigging workflow. It is intended for desktop browser use rather than mobile or touch editing.