Animation Desk
8.1#1 in 2d character animation softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitAnimation Desk vs VTube Studio
VTube Studio
8.0#4 in 2d character animation software$14.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Animation Desk | VTube Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 includes setup, model loading, OBS recording, tracking, troubleshooting, settings, API and plugin pages. |
| Headquarters | Tainan City, Taiwan | Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Purpose | Animation Desk is software for creating animations, cartoons, and animatics. | VTube Studio is an app for Virtual YouTubers to bring their Live2D models to life. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.2 out of 5 from 16K ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings. |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.2 out of 5 from 16.2K reviews | 3.3 out of 5 from 10,800 reviews. |
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
VTube Studio plans
- FreeFree
- VTube Studio (Steam)Free
- VTube Studio SteamFree
- VTube Studio - Remove Watermark (Steam DLC)$14.99, paid once
- Remove Watermark DLC$14.99, paid once
- VNet Multiplayer Collab DLC$19.99, paid once
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 VTube Studio if…
VTube Studio suits Virtual YouTubers who want to animate Live2D models with face or gesture tracking. It also offers tools for Twitch interactions, custom props and plugins.