Cascadeur
8.9#1 in animation softwareFrom $96 a yearFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Cascadeur | OpenToonz |
|---|---|---|
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Paid tiers export CASC, FBX, DAE, USD and GLTF, while Free is limited to CASC export. | 3GP,AVI,BMP,GIF,JPG,MOV,MP4,PNG,RGB,SGI,Spritesheet,TGA,TIF,TIFF,WebM |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page lists Windows, Mac, and Linux installers; system requirements specify Windows 10 version 1809 or later or Windows 11, Ubuntu 20.04–22.04.1, and macOS 13.3 or later. | The official FAQ lists requirements for Windows and macOS; the site says GTS is Windows only. |
| Purpose | Cascadeur is physics-based 3D animation software for creating character animation without motion capture. | OpenToonz is software for producing 2D animation. |
Cascadeur plans
- FreeFree
- Indie$19 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Teams$49 a month
- Educational$49, paid once
- Indie$96 a year
OpenToonz plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick OpenToonz if…
OpenToonz suits people making 2D animation, including professional and amateur producers and school users. It is available across Linux, macOS and Windows, although its GTS scanning tool is Windows-only.