Pencil2D
8.1#17 in animation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitPencil2D vs Rive
What both publish
| Fact | Pencil2D | Rive |
|---|---|---|
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | MP4,WEBM,AVI,GIF,APNG,PNG image sequence | RIV,REV,MP4,GIF,PNG sequence,WebM |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Pencil2D plans
- FreeFree
- Pencil2DFree
Rive plans
- FreeFree
- Cadet$9 a month
- Voyager$32 a month
- Enterprise$120 a month
Pick Pencil2D if…
Pencil2D suits people looking for a free desktop tool for hand-drawn 2D animation, with raster and vector options. It can also suit commercial projects, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Pick Rive if…
Rive suits designers and developers creating animated graphics or rigged characters for apps, products, games, and other supported platforms. Its plans range from a free editor to paid options with expanded file and seat limits.