Adobe Animate vs Cartoon Animator
Adobe Animate
adobe.comCartoon Animator
reallusion.comSide by side
| Figure | Adobe Animate | Cartoon Animator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22.99/mo | $149/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · 2D Character Animation Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 8.3 (#30) | 8.4 (#26) |
| Spec score · Cartoon Maker Software | 8.4 (#10) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Animations can be exported to HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, Flash or Adobe AIR, and custom platforms such as SVG. | MOV,WMV,AVI,MP4,MPG,MPEG,popVideo,JPG,PNG,BMP,TGA,GIF,SWF,ProRes 4444 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Supported platforms | windows,macos | windows |
| Support | Adobe points Animate users to video tutorials, step-by-step guidance, product support, and its user community. | The online manual directs users to product FAQs and further assistance, and the FAQ page says users can submit a Reallusion support ticket under the Cartoon Animator 5 category. |
| System requirements | Adobe lists Windows and macOS system requirements and says an internet connection and registration are needed for activation, subscription validation, and online services. | The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 SP1 and requires a 64-bit operating system. |
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Cartoon Animator
- TrialPrice not published
- Full$149 a month
- Cartoon Animator 5 Full$149, paid once
In their own words
Adobe Animate
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Cartoon Animator
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