Pencil2D vs Spine
| Pencil2D | Spine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $70.83/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Export formats | MP4, WEBM, AVI, GIF, APNG, PNG image sequence | JSON, binary, GIF, PNG, JPEG, AVI, QuickTime video, texture atlas |
| Character rigging | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Animation Software, Best 2D Character Animation Software, Best Cartoon Maker Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Pencil2D scores higher on our published basis.