Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onWindows, Linux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Node-based compositingYes
- 4Supported platformsLinux, Windows
- 5Render enginehybrid
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: gafferhq.org
Overview
Gaffer is ranked #33 of 37 in visual effects software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, Linux.
Compared on visual effects software
- Free plan
- Yesgafferhq.org
- Node-based compositing
- Yesgafferhq.org
- Supported platforms
- Linux, Windowsgafferhq.org
- Render engine
- hybridgafferhq.org
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Visual Effects Software in 2026#33 of 37
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