AnimaShooter vs iStopMotion
AnimaShooter
animashooter.comiStopMotion
istopmotion.comSide by side
| Figure | AnimaShooter | iStopMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 8.1 (#8) | 8.2 (#7) |
| Camera support | Capture supports Canon DSLRs with PC remote control and Live View, and other camera brands connected through a video capture device. | The FAQ says users can capture frames with iPhone or iPad cameras, webcams, or a built-in Mac camera, and use Apple Continuity Camera. |
| Purpose | AnimaShooter is software for creating stop-motion animation with webcams and supported DSLR cameras. | iStopMotion creates stop-motion animations, claymation videos, and cartoons. |
| Support | Support is available by contact form or email at [email protected], and the site says it usually replies within 24–48 hours. | The maker lists email support at [email protected] and links to a community forum and FAQ. |
| Trial | The 21-day trial is described as having no functional limits, watermarks, or frame-count limit. | The maker has a page titled “Free Trial,” but the opened page does not state a trial duration or terms. |
Plans
AnimaShooter
- AnimaShooter JuniorFree
- AnimaShooter CapturePrice not published
- AnimaShooter PioneerPrice not published
In their own words
AnimaShooter
AnimaShooter is software for making stop-motion animation with webcams and supported DSLR cameras. It runs on Windows and Linux, though its Capture edition is not available for Linux. For supported Canon DSLRs, Capture uses Live View to assist with video composition and takes a full-resolution still when you press the capture button. Other camera brands can connect through a video capture device. Editing tools include timeline frame management, onionskin, rotoscope, RAM preview, paths and image filters. Export options include AVI, MKV, OGV, WebM, animated WebP and image sequences. Junior and Pioneer support USB webcams, with listed resolution up to WQUXGA (3840×2400). The free Junior plan is for USB webcams and has a limited feature set. The maker also lists free features such as project saving and loading, sequence editing and export, filters, chromakey preview and video import. A 21-day trial has no functional, watermark or frame-count limits. Linux downloads include AppImage and deb packages.
iStopMotion
iStopMotion has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.