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Dragonframe vs Zu3D

Dragonframe

dragonframe.com

Zu3D

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FigureDragonframeZu3D
Price from—£5/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYes—
APIYes—
Plans published64
Spec score · Stop Motion Software9.2 (#2)7.4 (#22)
HeadquartersOjai, California, United StatesUlcombe, Kent, United Kingdom
Supported platformsmacOS,Windows,LinuxThe maker offers downloadable versions for Windows and macOS and apps for iPad.
System requirementsDragonframe 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.The download page lists Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.10 or newer, and iOS 8 or newer for iPad.

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

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Zu3D

  • Zu3D Home User Licence£35.95, paid once
  • Zu3D Animation Kit£59.95, paid once
  • Zu3D Annual Family Licence£60 a year
  • Zu3D Multi-Platform Site Licence for SchoolsPriced on request

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