Apple Motion vs Cavalry
Apple Motion
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| Figure | Apple Motion | Cavalry |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Visual Effects Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 7.8 (#63) | 8.3 (#35) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
Plans
Apple Motion
- Motion$49.99 a month
- Motion$49.99, paid once
- Apple Creator Studio$12.99 a month
- Motion$49.99, paid once
In their own words
Apple Motion
Apple Motion has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Cavalry
Cavalry is 2D animation software for macOS and Windows, with tools for motion graphics and character rigging. Its listed capabilities include procedural rigs, data-driven sequences, node-based compositing, keying, and simulation tools, alongside a hybrid render engine and real-time viewport. Users can connect a spreadsheet to animate data at scale. Export formats include APNG, GIF, JPEG, Lottie, MP4, PNG, QuickTime, SVG, sprite sheets, WebM, and WebP. Individuals can download and use Cavalry for free without stated usage restrictions or payment; no paid individual price is given. Organizations can arrange team access with SSO through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education. A Canva account is required to use the software, which is brought to users by Canva. Cavalry is not available on mobile devices. Learning materials include getting-started guidance, feature and tips content, tutorials, and community resources, with documentation and a support link also available. Refunding a legacy subscription removes Pro feature access in Cavalry 2.6.1 and earlier.