Effekseer
6.7#7 in 2d game animation softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Live2D Cubism
7.4#3 in 2d game animation softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Effekseer | Live2D Cubism |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official downloads include plugins or libraries for Unity, UnrealEngine, GodotEngine, RPGMakerMZ, WebGL, DXLibrary and Cocos2d-x. | Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and various third-party applications, and Live2D provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. |
| Purpose | Effekseer is a tool for creating particle effects for games and movies. | Cubism Editor models and animates drawn illustrations to create dynamic 2D expressions. |
Effekseer plans
- EffekseerFree
Live2D Cubism plans
- Cubism PRO for indie — Monthly$13.26 a month
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year one$91.02 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year two$74.96 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year three and later$68.07 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — 3-year plan$234.05 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Monthly$61.32 a month
Pick Effekseer if…
Effekseer suits game and movie creators who need to build particle effects, including those targeting its listed runtimes or integrations. Its free, open-source licensing may also suit users who need an editable effects tool.
Pick Live2D Cubism if…
Cubism suits illustrators and animation creators making expressive 2D models for uses such as VTuber streaming, games or animation. The FREE tier has a specific commercial-use allowance and model limits to consider.