PopcornFX
8.0#1 in visual effects softwareFrom €250 a yearFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitPopcornFX vs TouchDesigner
TouchDesigner
6.8#10 in visual effects software$300 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PopcornFX | TouchDesigner |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
| Integrations | Official plugins are listed for Unity, Unreal Engine, O3DE and Adobe After Effects. | Derivative lists interoperability with Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Substance Designer, Notch, vvvv, OpenFrameworks, Resolume, and Unity. |
PopcornFX plans
- Personal Learning Edition (PLE)Free
- Personal Learning EditionFree
- Indie€25 a month
- Professional€125 a month
- Schools & Universities€250 a year
- Indie annual€300 a year
TouchDesigner plans
- Non-CommercialFree
- Educational$300, paid once
- Commercial$600, paid once
- Pro$2,200, paid once
Pick PopcornFX if…
PopcornFX suits creators and teams working on real-time visual effects with compatible engines. The free Personal Learning Edition is intended for non-commercial or educational use, not commercial evaluation.
Pick TouchDesigner if…
TouchDesigner suits artists and media makers building interactive work, visualizations, or projection-mapped projects. Its license terms distinguish non-commercial use from paid projects.