Rive
8.7#3 in animation softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitRive vs Synfig Studio
Synfig Studio
7.1#47 in animation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Rive | Synfig Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | RIV,REV,MP4,GIF,PNG sequence,WebM | bitmap images,video formats,animated GIF,MPG,PNG image sequences |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | windows,linux,macos |
Rive plans
- FreeFree
- Cadet$9 a month
- Voyager$32 a month
- Enterprise$120 a month
Synfig Studio plans
- Synfig StudioFree
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.
Pick Synfig Studio if…
Synfig Studio suits people creating 2D animation with vector or bitmap artwork, including those interested in rigging and tweening. It is available across Windows, Linux, and macOS.