Stop Motion Studio vs Zu3D
Stop Motion Studio
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| Figure | Stop Motion Studio | Zu3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | £5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Stop Motion Software | 8.6 (#4) | 7.4 (#22) |
| Supported platforms | iOS,Android,macOS,Windows | The maker offers downloadable versions for Windows and macOS and apps for iPad. |
| Support | The maker provides an app manual, tutorials, and a contact support option. | Zu3D offers product support and advice through its contact page, and schools can request a free educational trial. |
| System requirements | 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. | The download page lists Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.10 or newer, and iOS 8 or newer for iPad. |
Plans
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
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
In their own words
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.