Cavalry
6.6#13 in visual effects softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitCavalry vs Houdini
What both publish
| Fact | Cavalry | Houdini |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Learning Resources | Cavalry provides getting-started, feature, tips, tutorial, and community content series. | Houdini offers thousands of hours of tutorials, learning paths, and a progress-tracking My Learning page. |
Cavalry plans
- Free for IndividualsFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Houdini plans
- Houdini Core — Workstation perpetual$1,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, workstation$1,095 a year
- Houdini Core — Local Access perpetual$2,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, local access$1,639 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, workstation$1,475 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, local access$2,195 a year
Pick Cavalry if…
Cavalry suits individuals creating 2D animation, motion graphics, or data-driven sequences, as well as organizations seeking team access through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education. It is for macOS and Windows users; there is no mobile version.
Pick Houdini if…
Houdini suits 3D artists and technical teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or synthetic data. Apprentice is an option for non-commercial learning and personal projects, with render limits to consider.