Animation-ish vs Cascadeur
Animation-ish
animationish.com
Cascadeur
cascadeur.comSide by side
| Figure | Animation-ish | Cascadeur |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.08/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 7.7 (#79) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Export formats | Completed animations can be exported as MP4, MOV, MPG, GIF, or a PNG image sequence. | Paid tiers export CASC, FBX, DAE, USD and GLTF, while Free is limited to CASC export. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,iOS | The download page lists Windows, Mac, and Linux installers; system requirements specify Windows 10 version 1809 or later or Windows 11, Ubuntu 20.04–22.04.1, and macOS 13.3 or later. |
| What it does | Animation-ish is a web-based animation tool for creating animations to tell stories, show ideas, and illustrate learning. | Cascadeur is software for making character animation without motion capture, using physics-based methods and machine-learning assistance. |
Plans
Animation-ish
- Individual License$25 a year
- Classroom License$200 a year
- School License$750 a year
Cascadeur
- FreeFree
- Indie$19 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Teams$49 a month
- Educational$49, paid once
- Indie$96 a year
- Pro$396 a year
- Teams$396 a year
In their own words
Animation-ish
Animation-ish has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Cascadeur
Cascadeur is physics-based 3D animation software for creating character animation without motion capture. Its Free plan includes animation, rigging, physics-based tools, inbetweening, and animation unbaking, but exports only to CASC. Paid plan comparisons list FBX, DAE, USD, and GLTF/GLB exports. The software is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS, and its documentation covers workflows with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, and Daz Studio. Unreal Engine Live Link streams animation from Cascadeur in real time; its plugin requires a separate manual download and installation. Cascadeur 2026.1 introduced an AI-powered Root Motion Tool that transfers motion style using signatures from reference animation. Minimum requirements include 4 GB memory and OpenGL 4.1, plus a 64-bit multi-core Intel or AMD processor on Windows or Linux, or an M-series processor on macOS. Users must sign in after installation with Google or a Cascadeur account. Plans include a free option and paid tiers, with the listed annual starting rate at $8 per month; Pro and Teams include a 14-day trial.