Dragonframe vs Stop Motion Studio
Dragonframe
dragonframe.com
Stop Motion Studio
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| Figure | Dragonframe | Stop Motion Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 8.8 (#19) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Audio | Dragonframe imports multiple audio tracks, supports basic edits, dialogue track reading, waveform views and time-warped synchronization. | Users can record dialogue, use built-in music and sound effects, trim clips, change volume, and add fades. |
| Documentation | The official manual covers interface, camera connections, cinematography, animation, timeline, audio, X-Sheet, DMX, triggers, motion control, 3D, export and preferences. | Official support provides a feature manual, tutorials, troubleshooting articles, deployment guides, and contact support. |
| Export formats | H.264/AAC MP4; QuickTime MOV (uncompressed,Animation,Photo JPEG,ProRes); Windows AVI (uncompressed,Motion JPEG); WMV | Projects can be exported as video, GIF, sticker, flipbook, MP4, MOV, 4K output, image sequences, or project files. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Dragonframe supports OSC messaging, command-line script actions, Python API access beginning in Dragonframe 2027, and hardware such as eMotimo, Slidekamera and Arduino-based rigs. | Projects can move between devices using iCloud, AirDrop, Dropbox, and the Files app, and finished videos can be shared to YouTube, Instagram, and other social networks. |
| Licence | The EULA grants a limited, nonexclusive proprietary license; it permits activation on two systems but simultaneous use on only one. | The software is proprietary commercial software licensed rather than sold, with Cateater retaining ownership and source-code rights. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux | iOS,Android,macOS,Windows |
| Rating on Google Play | 2.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews for Dragonframe Tether. | 4.1 out of 5 from 127K reviews |
| Security and privacy | DZED says it does not sell personal information, avoids Google Analytics and tracking pixels, and uses commercially reasonable safeguards while disclaiming absolute security. | Cateater states that it collects, stores, or shares no personal data, uses no tracking or ads, and keeps projects on the device. |
| System requirements | Dragonframe 2026 requires macOS 11 or later, Windows 10/11 64-bit or Ubuntu 22+/Fedora 34+ Linux, 4GB RAM, suitable graphics support and a supported camera. | Current downloads require Windows 10 or newer and macOS 13 or newer; the education page lists iOS 16+, Android 9+, Windows 10/11, and ChromeOS. |
| What it does | Dragonframe is stop-motion frame-capture and production software that uses a supported camera’s live view and captures full-resolution stills. | Stop Motion Studio captures and assembles frame-by-frame animation from LEGO, clay, drawings, and everyday objects. |
Plans
Dragonframe
- Dragonframe 2026 Download (Student)Price not published
- Dragonframe 30-day trialFree
- Dragonframe 2026 Upgrade$95, paid once
- Dragonframe 2026 Student Download$195, paid once
- Dragonframe 2026 Download$295, paid once
- Dragonframe 2026 + Bluetooth/USB Controller$305, paid once
Stop Motion Studio
- FreeFree
- Pro (iPhone and iPad)Price not published
- Pro 2 (Mac)Price not published
- FreeFree
- Stop Motion Studio (free mobile version)Free
- Pro$5.99, paid once
- Stop Motion Studio Pro (iPhone and iPad)$5.99, paid once
- School site licensePrice not published
In their own words
Dragonframe
Dragonframe has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Stop Motion Studio
Stop Motion Studio is an app for creating stop-motion animation with frame-by-frame capture and editing. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Camera capture can be automatic or manual, with controls for focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance; the app can create 4K video. Editing tools include a frame-by-frame editor, zoomable timeline, audio, titles, credits, and filters. Onion skinning, composition guides, a path layer, and reference images or video support planning movement and framing. The product page also describes DSLR control with Live View and in-app shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings. Finished movies can be saved as video, GIF, sticker, or flipbook; raw images can also be exported, and projects transferred to another device. The free mobile version costs nothing and includes core classroom features such as frame-by-frame capture, onion skinning, and video export. Green screen, rotoscoping, 4K export, and other advanced tools require an upgrade. The Pro app for iPhone and iPad is listed at $5.99, paid once, with no subscription. The maker says there is no trial or free version for Windows or macOS.