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What it is

Notch is a real-time 3D motion design tool for building graphics and interactive visual workflows. Its node graph connects elements in a project, and four NURA physically based GPU renderers can be switched without changing the scene, lighting or materials. Tools include compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting and networking controls. Notch supports camera tracking, LED-stage and greenscreen workflows, and live compositing. It connects to systems including Kinect, tracking SDKs, lidar and Windows Touch, and supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, streaming protocols, virtual webcam output and a Web/HTTP API. Notch requires Windows 10 or later on 64-bit x86 with a discrete GPU; its After Effects beta supports versions 22 through 26 on Windows. The free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe video applications on Windows and macOS. Pricing includes Indie at $279 a year for non-commercial use with 1080p export, plus a free 60-day trial.

Spec sheet

What it does
Notch is a next-generation, natively GPU-accelerated graphics powerhouse and a 3D motion design tool that works in real time.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Supported platforms
WindowsRead 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Support
The pricing comparison lists forum community, Discord community, email support and phone support, with premium support included in RFX.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
After Effects
The Notch for After Effects beta supports Adobe After Effects 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 on Windows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Connectivity
Notch Builder requires periodic internet access, especially for installation and license activation, while Notch Playback does not require internet access to run after activation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · manual.notch.one
Creative features
The feature set includes compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, physically based materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting and networking controls.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Data location
Notch states that it is a UK company and that its servers are located in the EEA, with safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for international transfers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Interactive integrations
Supported interactive integrations include Kinect, NVIDIA tracking SDKs, Xsens, OptiTrack, Perception Neuron, Hokuyo Lidar, TUIO, Blacktrax and Windows Touch.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Latest release
Notch 2026.2 adds ONNX AI-image processing support, Gaussian Splats and Custom Shaders.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Node graph
Its node graph lets users connect anything to anything for real-time motion-design workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
NotchLC plugin
The free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Media Encoder on Windows and macOS Intel or Apple Silicon.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Privacy contact
Notch says it will try to respond to questions, comments or enquiries within 48 hours.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Protocols and APIs
Notch supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, RTMP/RTMPS/RTP streaming, virtual webcam output and an internal Web/HTTP API.Read 30 Sep 2026 · manual.notch.one
Renderers
Notch has four physically based GPU renderers called NURA that can be switched in real time without changing the scene, lighting or materials.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Security measures
Notch says it uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
System requirement
Notch requires Windows 10 or higher on 64-bit x86 with a discrete GPU.Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one

Plans and prices

Indie $279 a year billed annually 1080p export · Non-commercial use Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
VFX $117 a month Cancel anytime 16K x 16K export Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
RFX $216 a month Cancel anytime 4096x2160 Notch Block playback Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Render Nodes $21 a month No recurring charges; select months and machines at checkout 1 machine Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Playback leasing $91 a month Only pay for the time you need Unlimited projects · Unlimited locations Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Fixed Installation HD $835 a month Permanent content in one fixed location HD quality · 1 project · 1 location Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Render Nodes $50 a month monthly purchase per machine · no recurring charges · physical Codemeter network dongle Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
VFX $139 a month monthly video professionals · exports up to 16k x 16k · no Notch Blocks or standalone EXE export · no tracking systems Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Indie $279 a year yearly hobbyists and non-commercial use · MP4/H.264/H.265 exports limited to 1080p · no NDI or Spout · no Notch Blocks or standalone EXE export Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
RFX $315 a month monthly real-time rendering, shows and interactive installations · USB dongle license · no free Render Node included Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Fixed Installation 4K $1,815 a month Permanent content in one fixed location 4K quality · 1 project · 1 location Read 22 Sep 2026 · notch.one
Playback licensing Priced on request unlimited projects and locations · pay for the weeks needed Read 30 Sep 2026 · notch.one

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Node graph supports real-time motion-design workflows
  • Four NURA renderers switch without scene changes
  • Supports camera tracking, LED-stage and greenscreen workflows
  • NotchLC plugin is free for Adobe video applications

Limits

  • Requires Windows 10 or higher and a discrete GPU
  • Indie plan is limited to non-commercial use and 1080p export
  • VFX costs $117 a month
  • RFX costs $216 a month

Who it suits

Notch suits motion designers and live-visual teams working with 3D graphics, tracking, stage workflows or live compositing. Its Windows system requirement and plan terms are important to check before choosing it.

Verdict

Notch combines real-time graphics, compositing and interactive integrations in a Windows tool with defined hardware requirements. Compare the plan limits and recurring prices with the project’s export, playback and installation needs.

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