Autograph vs EbSynth

Autograph is a free Windows and macOS application combining motion graphics, visual effects and compositing, and 2D and 3D projects. Motion tools include a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and animation for SVG and PSD files. A relative definition system lets one composition render in multiple formats. Compositing supports GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes, with ACES and OCIO color workflows. The application includes rotoscoping plus 2D and planar tracking. Its 3D environment uses Pixar OpenUSD and Filament for real-time physically based rendering. Integrations include Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, and OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy. Maxon states that individuals and commercial teams can use Autograph free, without output limits or time restrictions. Some features from previous versions are temporarily unavailable while development continues. Cineversity training and a support center are available.

EbSynth is VFX software for retouching, rotoscoping, and stylizing video. You provide a guiding video and keyframes, then it carries visual changes through the sequence with a texture-synthesis algorithm. Listed uses include painting over footage, retouching or colorizing video, and adding painterly texture to animation. The optional Generate Image feature creates keyframes with SDXL 1.0. The Free plan costs nothing and includes core functions, 720p export, and MP4 output. Pro costs $20 a month and adds 1080p and 4K exports, PNG with alpha, and priority processing. Studio costs $200 a month per seat, with local processing, command-line access, a Windows desktop app, and footage kept on your machines. Web rendering temporarily uploads videos and keyframes, then deletes them after returning results.