Best Animation Software

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Researched and written by Shaun Bishop

Animation software is designed to generate moving graphics from visual files. Depending on the program, users can animate a variation of 2D, 3D, hand-drawn, or computer-generated graphics, often with the option to add music or additional effects. The best animation software platforms may integrate with drawing software,video editing software or 3D modeling software. Artists and freelancers can use the best free video editing software and free animation software together to create their video animations on a budget.

To qualify for inclusion in the Animation category, a product must:

-Provide functionality for generating animated visuals from 2D and/or 3D images for use in video files
-Import media files from other programs or offer built-in drawing tools
-Integrate with video editing or effects software to finalize animated videos

Best Animation Software At A Glance

Leader:
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Highest Performer:
Powtoon
Powtoon
Best Contender:
Lottie
Lottie
Most Niche:
Harmony
Harmony
Most Trending:
Steve AI
Steve AI
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Best Contender:
Lottie
Lottie
Most Niche:
Harmony
Harmony
Most Trending:
Steve AI
Steve AI

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Adobe After Effects
(1,081)4.6 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Animation and creative compositing software used by a wide variety of motion graphics and visual effects artists.

    Users
    • Graphic Designer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Adobe After Effects Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    19
    Animation
    15
    Integrations
    13
    Visual Effects
    13
    Features
    10
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    9
    High System Requirements
    8
    Expensive
    6
    Slow Rendering
    6
    Poor Usability
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Adobe After Effects features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Adobe
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Adobe
    975,649 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    42,285 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADBE
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Animation and creative compositing software used by a wide variety of motion graphics and visual effects artists.

Users
  • Graphic Designer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
Adobe After Effects Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
19
Animation
15
Integrations
13
Visual Effects
13
Features
10
Cons
Learning Curve
9
High System Requirements
8
Expensive
6
Slow Rendering
6
Poor Usability
5
Adobe After Effects features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
975,649 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
42,285 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
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Animaker
(828)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Animaker is disrupting the way companies train, teach, motivate, sell, communicate, view and distribute content via DIY professional live and/or animated videos in minutes. Visa, Johnson & Johnson

    Users
    • Student
    • Teacher
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 78% Small-Business
    • 14% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Animaker Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    268
    Video Creation
    181
    Animation Features
    90
    Characters
    85
    Features
    84
    Cons
    Not Free
    54
    Lack of Free Access
    52
    Limited Access
    40
    Expensive
    39
    Plan Limitations
    39
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Animaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.9
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Animaker, Inc
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @animakerhq
    4,177 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    204 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Animaker is disrupting the way companies train, teach, motivate, sell, communicate, view and distribute content via DIY professional live and/or animated videos in minutes. Visa, Johnson & Johnson

Users
  • Student
  • Teacher
Industries
  • Animation
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 78% Small-Business
  • 14% Mid-Market
Animaker Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
268
Video Creation
181
Animation Features
90
Characters
85
Features
84
Cons
Not Free
54
Lack of Free Access
52
Limited Access
40
Expensive
39
Plan Limitations
39
Animaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.9
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Animaker, Inc
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@animakerhq
4,177 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
204 employees on LinkedIn®
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Vyond
(400)4.8 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Animation software
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Entry Level Price:$49.00
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    • Product Description
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    Vyond is the effortless, all-in-one AI video creation platform for business. Vyond provides everything needed to communicate better, including an AI-powered instant video maker (Vyond Go) and a fu

    Users
    • Instructional Designer
    • Senior Instructional Designer
    Industries
    • E-Learning
    • Hospital & Health Care
    Market Segment
    • 53% Enterprise
    • 27% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Vyond is a video creation tool that allows users to create animated videos for various purposes, including training, marketing, and content creation.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of use, the wide range of customization options, the quality of customer support, and the continuous addition of new features and enhancements.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with the timeline functionality, limitations in character and prop customization, occasional slow performance, and some features being locked behind higher subscription tiers.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Vyond Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    156
    Video Creation
    105
    Features
    92
    Easy Creation
    82
    Versatility
    82
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    33
    Limited Features
    24
    Learning Curve
    23
    Limited Options
    21
    Limited Animations
    20
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Vyond features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Vyond
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    San Mateo, California
    Twitter
    @VyondVideo
    135 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    282 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Vyond is the effortless, all-in-one AI video creation platform for business. Vyond provides everything needed to communicate better, including an AI-powered instant video maker (Vyond Go) and a fu

Users
  • Instructional Designer
  • Senior Instructional Designer
Industries
  • E-Learning
  • Hospital & Health Care
Market Segment
  • 53% Enterprise
  • 27% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Vyond is a video creation tool that allows users to create animated videos for various purposes, including training, marketing, and content creation.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of use, the wide range of customization options, the quality of customer support, and the continuous addition of new features and enhancements.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with the timeline functionality, limitations in character and prop customization, occasional slow performance, and some features being locked behind higher subscription tiers.
Vyond Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
156
Video Creation
105
Features
92
Easy Creation
82
Versatility
82
Cons
Limited Customization
33
Limited Features
24
Learning Curve
23
Limited Options
21
Limited Animations
20
Vyond features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Vyond
Company Website
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
San Mateo, California
Twitter
@VyondVideo
135 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
282 employees on LinkedIn®
Adobe Animate
(154)4.1 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Design interactive animations for games, TV shows and the web. Bring cartoons and banner ads to life. Create animated doodles and avatars. And add action to eLearning content and infographics. With An

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Adobe Animate Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Animation
    24
    Ease of Use
    24
    Features
    9
    Animation Variety
    8
    User Interface
    8
    Cons
    Expensive
    11
    Learning Curve
    5
    Limited Animations
    5
    Performance Issues
    5
    Inaccessibility for Beginners
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Adobe Animate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.7
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Adobe
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Adobe
    975,649 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    42,285 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADBE
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Design interactive animations for games, TV shows and the web. Bring cartoons and banner ads to life. Create animated doodles and avatars. And add action to eLearning content and infographics. With An

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Animation
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
Adobe Animate Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Animation
24
Ease of Use
24
Features
9
Animation Variety
8
User Interface
8
Cons
Expensive
11
Learning Curve
5
Limited Animations
5
Performance Issues
5
Inaccessibility for Beginners
3
Adobe Animate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
975,649 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
42,285 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
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Steve AI
(116)4.7 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Steve.AI is an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based online video creation platform that enables brands and businesses to create engaging videos for social media, advertising, storytelling, and more. Our

    Users
    • Student
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Steve AI Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    53
    Creativity
    17
    Animation
    16
    Customer Support
    16
    Time-Saving
    16
    Cons
    Lack of Free Access
    19
    Expensive
    17
    Download Issues
    15
    Limited Options
    13
    Video Limitations
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Steve AI features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.0
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Steve AI
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @steveaiHQ
    2,240 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Steve.AI is an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based online video creation platform that enables brands and businesses to create engaging videos for social media, advertising, storytelling, and more. Our

Users
  • Student
Industries
  • Animation
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
Steve AI Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
53
Creativity
17
Animation
16
Customer Support
16
Time-Saving
16
Cons
Lack of Free Access
19
Expensive
17
Download Issues
15
Limited Options
13
Video Limitations
6
Steve AI features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.0
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Steve AI
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@steveaiHQ
2,240 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
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Maya
(262)4.3 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.

    Users
    • 3D Artist
    • Director
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 60% Small-Business
    • 24% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Maya Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    3D Modeling
    15
    Animation
    15
    Ease of Use
    12
    Modeling
    12
    Features
    10
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    14
    Learning Curve
    12
    Expensive
    10
    Steep Learning Curve
    9
    Complex Interface
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Maya features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.6
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Maya, left between January 2022 and February 2022.
    • Reviewers like that Maya is a powerful tool that can edit large data sets in a short amount of time to create realistic 3D models- but some mention that it is very costly.
    • Reviewers appreciate the complete 3D package that Maya offers, especially for animation purposes, but some say that it is difficult to master.
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    282,926 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.

Users
  • 3D Artist
  • Director
Industries
  • Animation
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 60% Small-Business
  • 24% Mid-Market
Maya Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
15
Animation
15
Ease of Use
12
Modeling
12
Features
10
Cons
Difficult Learning
14
Learning Curve
12
Expensive
10
Steep Learning Curve
9
Complex Interface
8
Maya features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.6
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Maya, left between January 2022 and February 2022.
  • Reviewers like that Maya is a powerful tool that can edit large data sets in a short amount of time to create realistic 3D models- but some mention that it is very costly.
  • Reviewers appreciate the complete 3D package that Maya offers, especially for animation purposes, but some say that it is difficult to master.
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
282,926 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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Blender
(298)4.6 out of 5
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 74% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Blender Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    3D Modeling
    15
    Ease of Use
    14
    Animation
    12
    Modeling
    12
    Features
    11
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    13
    Difficult Learning
    11
    Steep Learning Curve
    11
    Learning Difficulty
    9
    Complex Interface
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Blender features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.2
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Blender, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers like the robust features and frequent updates offered by Blender such as UV mapping, texturing objects, animations and more to support complex modeling for 3D printing.
    • Reviewers value that Blender is an open-source free-to-use software, even though some have noted that the user-interface is a bit complicated, especially for beginners.
    • Reviewers appreciate the functional versatility that Blender offers, as users are able to use it for 3D modeling, 3D rendering, 2D animation, texturing, and more- but some mention that there is a steep learning curve.
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Blender
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Amsterdam
    Twitter
    @BlenderDev
    85,124 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    968 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Animation
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 74% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
Blender Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
3D Modeling
15
Ease of Use
14
Animation
12
Modeling
12
Features
11
Cons
Learning Curve
13
Difficult Learning
11
Steep Learning Curve
11
Learning Difficulty
9
Complex Interface
8
Blender features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.2
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Blender, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers like the robust features and frequent updates offered by Blender such as UV mapping, texturing objects, animations and more to support complex modeling for 3D printing.
  • Reviewers value that Blender is an open-source free-to-use software, even though some have noted that the user-interface is a bit complicated, especially for beginners.
  • Reviewers appreciate the functional versatility that Blender offers, as users are able to use it for 3D modeling, 3D rendering, 2D animation, texturing, and more- but some mention that there is a steep learning curve.
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Seller
Blender
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Amsterdam
Twitter
@BlenderDev
85,124 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
968 employees on LinkedIn®
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Lottie
(12)4.4 out of 5
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    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 42% Mid-Market
    • 42% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Lottie Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    1
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Lottie features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.9
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Airbnb
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @Airbnb
    866,619 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    44,632 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: ABNB
Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 42% Mid-Market
  • 42% Small-Business
Lottie Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
1
Cons
Slow Performance
1
Lottie features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.9
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
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Seller
Airbnb
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@Airbnb
866,619 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
44,632 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: ABNB
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Powtoon
(231)4.4 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Animation software
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Powtoon is the leading visual communication platform that enables anyone to create professional-looking and engaging videos and presentations in minutes, without any design or technical skills. More

    Users
    • Teacher
    • Project Manager
    Industries
    • E-Learning
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Powtoon Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Creativity
    4
    Content Quality
    3
    Access Convenience
    2
    Accessibility
    2
    Cons
    Technical Issues
    3
    Audio Issues
    2
    Expensive
    2
    Lack of Video Features
    2
    Limited Animations
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Powtoon features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.3
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    9.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Powtoon
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Stanmore, GB
    Twitter
    @PowToon
    45,861 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    136 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Powtoon is the leading visual communication platform that enables anyone to create professional-looking and engaging videos and presentations in minutes, without any design or technical skills. More

Users
  • Teacher
  • Project Manager
Industries
  • E-Learning
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
Powtoon Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Creativity
4
Content Quality
3
Access Convenience
2
Accessibility
2
Cons
Technical Issues
3
Audio Issues
2
Expensive
2
Lack of Video Features
2
Limited Animations
2
Powtoon features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.3
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Powtoon
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Stanmore, GB
Twitter
@PowToon
45,861 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
136 employees on LinkedIn®
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Renderforest
(436)4.7 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Renderforest is an all-in-one branding platform that empowers individuals, creators, and businesses to design, build, and grow their brand — all in one place. Using Renderforest tools, you can crea

    Users
    • CEO
    • Founder
    Industries
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 7% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Renderforest Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    41
    Video Creation
    24
    Speed
    18
    Design Quality
    17
    Easy Creation
    16
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    11
    Limited Templates
    10
    Limited Options
    8
    Limited Selection
    8
    Slow Rendering
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Renderforest features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.5
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Renderforest
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Yerevan
    Twitter
    @renderforestcom
    6,562 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Renderforest is an all-in-one branding platform that empowers individuals, creators, and businesses to design, build, and grow their brand — all in one place. Using Renderforest tools, you can crea

Users
  • CEO
  • Founder
Industries
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 7% Mid-Market
Renderforest Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
41
Video Creation
24
Speed
18
Design Quality
17
Easy Creation
16
Cons
Limited Customization
11
Limited Templates
10
Limited Options
8
Limited Selection
8
Slow Rendering
8
Renderforest features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.5
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Renderforest
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Yerevan
Twitter
@renderforestcom
6,562 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95 employees on LinkedIn®
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Biteable
(26)4.4 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Biteable is an online video and animation maker.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 65% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Biteable Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Animation
    2
    Animation Variety
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    AI Voiceovers
    1
    Characters
    1
    Cons
    Lack of Free Access
    2
    Limited Customization
    1
    Limited Options
    1
    Video Limitations
    1
    Watermark Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Biteable features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    9.2
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Biteable
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Twitter
    @biteable
    3,096 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    24 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Biteable is an online video and animation maker.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 65% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Biteable Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Animation
2
Animation Variety
2
Ease of Use
2
AI Voiceovers
1
Characters
1
Cons
Lack of Free Access
2
Limited Customization
1
Limited Options
1
Video Limitations
1
Watermark Issues
1
Biteable features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
9.2
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Biteable
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Twitter
@biteable
3,096 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
24 employees on LinkedIn®
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Cinema 4D
(134)4.6 out of 5
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

    Users
    • Creative Director
    Industries
    • Design
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 72% Small-Business
    • 15% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    Tutorials
    3
    User Interface
    3
    3D Modeling
    2
    Animation
    2
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    3
    3D Modeling Issues
    2
    Complex Interface
    2
    Inaccessibility for Beginners
    2
    Learning Curve
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Cinema 4D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.8
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    8.2
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Cinema 4D, left between March 2022 and June 2022.
    • Reviewers like that Cinema 4D can be used for a wide range of 3D applications to create high quality visualizations, however some mention that it lacks adequate training documentation.
    • Reviewers appreciate the impressive animation tools that Cinema 4D offers, especially because of the clean and visually appealing work environment, but some modeling tools, such as retopology, can be improved.
    • Reviewers enjoy how easy this product is to use, however some say it is very expensive.
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    MAXON
    Year Founded
    1986
    HQ Location
    Friedrichsdorf, Germany
    Twitter
    @maxon3d
    59 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    346 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

Users
  • Creative Director
Industries
  • Design
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 72% Small-Business
  • 15% Mid-Market
Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
Tutorials
3
User Interface
3
3D Modeling
2
Animation
2
Cons
Difficult Learning
3
3D Modeling Issues
2
Complex Interface
2
Inaccessibility for Beginners
2
Learning Curve
2
Cinema 4D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.8
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Cinema 4D, left between March 2022 and June 2022.
  • Reviewers like that Cinema 4D can be used for a wide range of 3D applications to create high quality visualizations, however some mention that it lacks adequate training documentation.
  • Reviewers appreciate the impressive animation tools that Cinema 4D offers, especially because of the clean and visually appealing work environment, but some modeling tools, such as retopology, can be improved.
  • Reviewers enjoy how easy this product is to use, however some say it is very expensive.
Seller Details
Seller
MAXON
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
Friedrichsdorf, Germany
Twitter
@maxon3d
59 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
346 employees on LinkedIn®
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LTX Studio
(71)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    LTX Studio is a pioneering initiative by Lightricks, a global leader in creative technology solutions. Renowned for its innovative tools like Facetune and Videoleap, Lightricks has empowered millions

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 92% Small-Business
    • 4% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • LTX Studio Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Creativity
    27
    Features
    19
    Ease of Creation
    17
    Ease of Use
    17
    Video Creation
    17
    Cons
    AI Limitations
    16
    Animation Issues
    13
    Unnatural Movements
    12
    Difficulty
    9
    Poor Design Quality
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    7.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.8
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    9.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Seller
    Lightricks
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Jerusalem, Jerusalem
    Twitter
    @LTXStudio
    13,637 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    541 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

LTX Studio is a pioneering initiative by Lightricks, a global leader in creative technology solutions. Renowned for its innovative tools like Facetune and Videoleap, Lightricks has empowered millions

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Entertainment
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 92% Small-Business
  • 4% Enterprise
LTX Studio Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Creativity
27
Features
19
Ease of Creation
17
Ease of Use
17
Video Creation
17
Cons
AI Limitations
16
Animation Issues
13
Unnatural Movements
12
Difficulty
9
Poor Design Quality
9
LTX Studio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
7.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.8
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Lightricks
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Twitter
@LTXStudio
13,637 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
541 employees on LinkedIn®
Unity
(358)4.5 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Animation software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

    Users
    • Unity Developer
    • Game Developer
    Industries
    • Computer Games
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 74% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Unity Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Integrations
    7
    Ease of Learning
    6
    Affordable
    5
    Community Support
    5
    Cons
    Expensive
    6
    High Subscription Cost
    5
    Performance Issues
    4
    Extra Costs
    3
    High Hardware Requirements
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Unity features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.4
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    7.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Unity, left between January 2022 and April 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate Unity’s asset shot, which allows users to purchase and download scripts directly from their platform, reducing the amount of time searching for or developing scripts.
    • Reviewers find it useful that the Unity community is so large, because other users are readily available to help them resolve issues.
    • Reviewers like that Unity is a cross-platform application, because it can run on multiple platform types, such as Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux- but some find it difficult to learn how to use at first.
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Unity
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    San Fransisco
    Twitter
    @unity
    105,840 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and mor

Users
  • Unity Developer
  • Game Developer
Industries
  • Computer Games
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 74% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
Unity Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Integrations
7
Ease of Learning
6
Affordable
5
Community Support
5
Cons
Expensive
6
High Subscription Cost
5
Performance Issues
4
Extra Costs
3
High Hardware Requirements
3
Unity features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.4
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Unity, left between January 2022 and April 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate Unity’s asset shot, which allows users to purchase and download scripts directly from their platform, reducing the amount of time searching for or developing scripts.
  • Reviewers find it useful that the Unity community is so large, because other users are readily available to help them resolve issues.
  • Reviewers like that Unity is a cross-platform application, because it can run on multiple platform types, such as Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux- but some find it difficult to learn how to use at first.
Seller Details
Seller
Unity
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
San Fransisco
Twitter
@unity
105,840 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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MotionBuilder
(17)4.1 out of 5
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    3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 71% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • MotionBuilder features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    6.7
    Ease of Setup
    Average: 8.9
    6.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.6
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    282,926 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 71% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
MotionBuilder features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
6.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.9
6.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
282,926 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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What is Animation Software?

Animation software is a type of computer program used to design digital animations. Generally, artists, animators, and designers employ this type of software to create captivating visual effects. 

Users can opt for 2D or 3D animation software to create motion graphics. While 2D uses sequential images drawn on a flat surface to give the appearance of movement, 3D is more technical and produces three-dimensional moving images in a digital environment. Objects are modeled or created in a three-dimensional space using polygonal mesh. 

Like other software, the cost of animation tools is usually decided by the number of functionalities and features it has. Advanced tools can charge a high premium but come with rich features and functionalities. For basic animation videos, though, the standard versions are usually enough.

Several free animation tools offer compelling alternatives for those mindful of budget constraints. These tools allow businesses and individuals to start animated projects without spending money, the only investment being the labor dedicated to the creative process.

Why Use Animation Software?

Animation software finds its use across various industries and creative domains. From simple cartoons to complex 3D animations, the software lets users in fields such as education, content creation gaming, film production, and architectural design bring their narratives to life in an impactful way. Concepts challenging to convey through traditional methods become more accessible and understandable through animated visuals. This not only grabs the attention of viewers but also improves their comprehension and information retention. The software also offers a distinct advantage in the field of marketing and advertising by enhancing ads engagement, making them more memorable and effective. 

Furthermore, animation software plays a pivotal role in brand promotion. Businesses have increasingly started utilizing informative videos with animation effects to spread awareness of their products or services. This type of contemporary marketing material not only explains complex processes or mission statements effectively but also offers an enjoyable experience for both creators and viewers, thereby increasing customer engagement. The best bit? The shareability of such content on social networks and video hosting platforms further amplifies its reach and impact.

Who Uses Animation Software?

The use of animation software is not limited to any one group. It spans various industries and interests. Certain individuals and departments are more natural use cases for digital animation studios.

  • Content teams not only have the most obvious benefits from visual effects but also likely employ people with a head start on graphic design or other visual art interests. Any company with a blog, an online video channel, or a simple website can use animated visuals to boost their content to an entirely new level of quality. 
  • Marketing professionals and their efforts may be closely tied to other content initiatives. In any case, marketing with the help of animation software is a powerful, memorable way to reach both previous and future customers. This can come as shareable promotional videos on websites or digital advertising campaigns. 
  • Product teams know their focus hinges on several factors related to the company’s overall mission and structure. Between user experience, general website work, and application content, visual and design efforts may already be one of their daily concerns. Integrating animation into the product team’s arsenal opens doors for creativity.
  • Production studios, like video production companies and graphic design service providers, have multiple projects that require or benefit from publishing tools like these. Video game development companies and film production companies are other major consumers of this software. 
  • Students and educators alike benefit from animation software. Students use the tools for learning, assignments, and projects, while educators use them to teach principles of multimedia arts.
  • Architects and engineers use 3D animation software to make virtual models of their designs. This helps them visualize the final product, conduct virtual walkthroughs, and identify potential design flaws.

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