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What it is

Cloud Stop Motion is a browser-based tool for making stop-motion animations. It captures images one frame at a time from webcams or built-in device cameras, with onion skinning and timing controls to help arrange each sequence. Its timeline lets users reorder, trim, and duplicate clips, and supports imported or recorded music, sound effects, and narration. Chroma key tools replace backgrounds; users can also import images and make timelapse sequences. Completed movies can be rendered as MP4, saved in an online library, and shared with students, families, or collaborators. Projects are stored online for continued work across signed-in devices, without installing software. It supports web, Windows, Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS; the maker describes browser use on Chromebooks and tablets as well. Schools can use Google or Microsoft sign-in, or username and password accounts, while administrators can manage users, classes, roles, and permissions. Free individual accounts are not for educational use; school students need an organization account. Free Starter costs nothing; Personal Premium costs $4.50 a year, and Schools & Organizations costs $4 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Cloud Stop Motion is an online stop-motion animation studio for education, home users, clubs and individual creators.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Security
Cloud data is stored in Microsoft Azure data centres in the UK and US and is encrypted.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Support
The support center offers a searchable knowledge base and lets logged in users submit support tickets and check ticket status.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Headquarters
Ulcombe, Kent, UKRead 28 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Maker
Cloud Stop Motion was created by ZuLogic Ltd, a software development company based in Great Britain.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
API and SDKs
The maker's public site and help-centre navigation describe the web app, integrations and support articles but do not publish API or SDK documentation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Audio
Users can import music, sound effects and narration or record audio inside the app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Classroom administration
Organization admins can create users individually or in bulk, organize classes and roles, manage permissions, review projects, and monitor storage and subscriptions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Cloud workflow
Projects, frames, edits and audio remain available after signing in on another device.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Company age
Companies House records Zulogic Limited under company number 05388029 and show incorporation-related filings dating from 2005.Read 14 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists the headquarters as Ulcombe, Kent, United Kingdom.Read 14 Oct 2026 · uk.linkedin.com
Company history
LinkedIn says ZuLogic has been building software since 2009 and reports more than 350,000 users of its apps and services worldwide.Read 14 Oct 2026 · uk.linkedin.com
Company legal identity
The terms name Zulogic Limited, company number 05388029, trading as Cloud Stop Motion, with registered address in Aylesford, Kent and trading address in Ulcombe, Kent.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists ZuLogic Limited as a privately held IT-services company with 2–10 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · uk.linkedin.com
Data controls
Account holders can request closure and erasure, while school administrators can delete pupil profiles and content.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Device support
The maker describes browser use on Chromebooks, Windows, macOS, tablets, and supported devices including Android and Linux.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Documentation and support
The help centre has searchable articles covering organization accounts, storage, troubleshooting, camera permissions and project recovery, with ticket submission for logged-in users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Editing and audio
The timeline supports reordering, trimming, and duplicating clips, and users can import or record music, sound effects, and narration.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Export
Finished movies can be rendered to MP4 and retained in an online library for sharing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Export and sharing
Finished movies can be rendered to MP4, kept in an online library, and shared with students, families, or collaborators.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Frame capture
It captures animation one frame at a time from webcams or built-in cameras and provides onion-skinning and timing controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Google integration
Schools can import Google Education rosters and use Google single sign-on.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Green screen
Built-in chroma-key tools replace backgrounds and support layered scenes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Green screen and media
Built in chroma key tools replace backgrounds, and users can import images and create timelapse sequences.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Image import and timelapse
The product imports existing images and can create time-lapse sequences.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Installation model
The maker describes browser use with no software installation and an installable progressive web app on supported devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Licence
The terms identify Cloud Stop Motion as commercially licensed software and explicitly say it is not open source, freeware or shareware.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Limit: browser storage dependency
If browser storage is full and the internet connection is unavailable, newly created work may have no recoverable local or cloud copy.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Limit: free-account inactivity
Free accounts not logged into for three months may be deleted, and inactive free projects can be auto-deleted after 12 consecutive weeks.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Limit: premium feature gating
The Trustpilot beginner review specifically noted that green-screen functionality is restricted to premium plans.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: storage overage
Accounts exceeding their storage allowance are frozen to exporting or deleting existing work, and over-limit data may be permanently deleted after 21 days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Microsoft integration
Microsoft 365 single sign-on is supported for school accounts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Payment integration
Subscription payments are processed through Stripe.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Praise: classroom engagement
Another Trustpilot reviewer said it was easy to use with a Year 4 class, engaged pupils quickly and received excellent support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: ease of use
A Trustpilot reviewer described the app as simple to use for beginners and praised voice and music tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
School administration
Organization accounts provide student management, classes, groups, project review and access controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
School sign-in
Schools can use Google or Microsoft sign-in, or username and password accounts for younger learners and shared devices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Security and data
The privacy policy says personal information is stored in an encrypted Azure database protected by a password and firewall, and data is stored or transferred within the US and UK.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Storage model
The support documentation says the first 500MB is free, with additional storage available through subscription plans.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Student safety limit
Free individual accounts are not available for educational use; students using the service at school must be added to an organization account.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Supported browsers and devices
The service runs in modern browsers on Chromebooks, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone/iPad and Android devices; Chrome is recommended.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.cloudstopmotion.com
Timeline editing
The editor can reorder, trim, duplicate and refine clips on an animation timeline.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com

Plans and prices

Free Starter Free No card required · cloud saving · MP4 export · premium tools/storage require upgrade Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Schools & Organizations $4 a year annual per user 5GB storage per user · admin tools · plans start at 5 users Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com
Personal Premium $4.50 a year annual 5GB cloud storage · green screening · timelapse · transitions · image import · audio import Read 14 Oct 2026 · cloudstopmotion.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Captures frames with onion skinning and timing controls.
  • Timeline supports reordering, trimming, and duplicating clips.
  • Renders finished movies to MP4.
  • Online projects continue across signed-in devices.
  • Admins can manage classes, roles, and permissions.

Limits

  • Free individual accounts are not for educational use.
  • Schools & Organizations plans start from 5 users.
  • Personal Premium costs $4.50 a year.

Who it suits

It suits individuals making stop-motion projects and schools that need class and account administration. Students at school must use an organization account rather than a free individual account.

Cloud Stop Motion in depth

Read the full write-up

Cloud Stop Motion is a browser-based stop-motion editor for individual creators and schools that want projects to move between devices without installing software. Its classroom controls and broad capture-to-export workflow make it a practical fit for teaching; school users must be on an organization account, not a free individual one.

Overview

Capture animation one frame at a time from a webcam or built-in camera, then shape it with timing controls and onion skinning. Projects save online and can be resumed on another device after signing in. Finished movies export as MP4, remain in an online library, and can be shared with students, families, or collaborators.

The workflow extends beyond capture and assembly: users can add recorded or imported audio, bring in images, make timelapse sequences, and replace backgrounds with chroma key tools. This range makes the browser workflow useful for classroom projects and personal animation, though some of the more creative tools are reserved for paid plans.

Key features

Frame capture: Capture single frames from webcams or built-in device cameras. Onion skinning helps align successive images, while timing controls help set playback.

Timeline editing: Reorder, trim, and duplicate clips to refine a sequence without leaving the editor.

Audio and visual tools: Import or record music, sound effects, and narration. Image import, timelapse, transitions, and green screening broaden what a project can include, but these features require Personal Premium.

Online projects and sharing: Cloud storage supports continued work across signed-in devices; MP4 export and sharing make it straightforward to deliver a finished animation.

Classroom administration: Organization admins can create accounts individually or in bulk, set up classes and roles, manage permissions, review projects, and monitor storage and subscriptions. Google or Microsoft sign-in is supported, alongside username-and-password accounts for younger pupils and shared devices.

Pricing

Cloud Stop Motion is freemium, with a free individual plan and two paid plans billed annually. The free option includes secure cloud saving and MP4 export, with no card required. It is suitable for personal use, but not for educational use: students at school must be added to an organization account.

Free Starter: free. A useful way for an individual to start capturing and exporting, but it does not include the paid creative features or provide an account route for school use.

Schools & Organizations: From £3.25 / $4.00 per user per year, with plans starting from 5 users. Each user gets 5GB premium storage, and admins get tools for users, classes, groups, permissions, and usage. The minimum seats make this a better fit for a class or organization than a single learner.

Personal Premium: From £3.75 / $4.50 per year, with 5GB premium cloud storage. It adds green screening, timelapse, transitions, image import, and audio import, making it the relevant upgrade for an individual who needs those tools.

Both paid plans are priced annually; the school option is per user and has a five-user starting point. The school account requirement matters more than the low entry price for anyone planning to use the software with students.

Platforms

Cloud Stop Motion runs in a browser and supports web, Windows, Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS. The maker describes browser use on Chromebooks, Windows and macOS computers, tablets, and supported Android and Linux devices. Because projects are stored online, users can continue across supported devices after signing in, without installing software.

Who it's for

This is a sensible choice for teachers and organizations that want browser-based frame capture and editing alongside account, class, and permission management. The organization plan is designed for multi-user school use, while Personal Premium suits an individual who wants the additional media and green-screen tools. Someone wanting only free personal stop motion can start with Free Starter; a school cannot use that individual account route.

ZuLogic Ltd, a software development company based in Great Britain, created the product. Its privacy policy says personal information is stored in an encrypted Azure database protected by a password and firewall, with data stored or transferred within the US and UK. The support center has a searchable knowledge base, and signed-in users can submit tickets and check their status.

Pros and cons

Pro: A single browser workflow covers frame capture, timeline editing, audio, MP4 export, and online project saving, reducing the need to move a basic animation between separate tools.

Pro: School admins can manage users, classes, roles, permissions, projects, and usage, which addresses practical classroom organization needs.

Pro: The free personal plan includes cloud saving and MP4 export without a card requirement, so an individual can begin without paying.

Con: Free individual accounts cannot be used for education, so school projects require an organization account.

Con: Schools & Organizations starts at five users, which is a poor fit for a single student or teacher needing an education account.

Con: Green screening, timelapse, transitions, image import, and audio import sit in Personal Premium, limiting the free plan for users who need those tools.

Alternatives

For more stop-motion choices, browse Stop Motion Software. Consider MOTK Shoot if a free browser-based capture option is the priority; it also has a Windows local edition and an optional Companion for vendor camera control and RAW capture.

AnimaShooter is a free alternative with a limited Junior plan for USB webcams on Windows or Linux, and it also offers a free trial. Stop Motion Studio has a free plan across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with a Pro option for iPhone and iPad sold without a subscription.

Eagle Animation is a free, open-source option with desktop and browser access. qStopMotion is a free open-source application for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

I Can Animate is worth considering if a computer licence suits better than an annual plan; it costs £29.95, paid once and has a free trial. Lapse It is a mobile-oriented alternative for Android, iOS, and macOS; its free plan has lower capture resolution and some unavailable features, while Pro supports 1080p Full HD video.

OKIOCAM Stop-Motion is a free option for users working with OKIOCAM, with Windows, Mac OS, and Chrome Extension support.

Verdict

Choose Cloud Stop Motion if you want stop-motion capture, editing, audio, and sharing in a browser, particularly for a school or organization that needs classroom administration. Its free personal plan gives individuals a straightforward way to start, but school use requires a paid organization account starting at five users. Look elsewhere if you need an education account for one user or want the paid creative tools without upgrading.

Verdict

Cloud Stop Motion combines frame capture, editing, audio, and sharing in a browser-based workflow. Its school account requirement and separate plan terms are worth noting before choosing it.

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