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OpenToonz vs Pencil2D

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenToonz

8.0
Media & Design

Open-source full-featured 2D animation creation software

Pencil2D

7.0
Media & Design

Open-source tool to make 2D hand-drawn animations

Metric OpenToonz Pencil2D
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 5 9
90-day Installs 26 88
365-day Installs 212 386
Version 1.7.1 0.7.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 5.4K 1.7K
GitHub Forks 617 301
Open Issues 301 197
License NOASSERTION GPL-2.0
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 26, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OpenToonz

OpenToonz is a professional-grade, open-source 2D animation software designed for creating high-quality animations. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for animation production, making it a valuable asset for artists, animators, and studios.

OpenToonz is a 2D animation software that provides tools for creating and editing animations, including frame-by-frame animation, vector graphics, and compositing.

Pros

  • + Professional-grade animation tools and features
  • + Open-source and community-driven development
  • + Active project with frequent updates and contributions

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for the Homebrew cask
  • - Steep learning curve for new users

Pencil2D

Pencil2D is an open-source tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations. It offers an intuitive interface and cross-platform support, making it ideal for artists and animators who value flexibility and customization.

Pencil2D allows users to create and edit 2D animations with hand-drawn elements.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform support
  • + Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • + Free to use with no auto-update restrictions

Cons

  • - No auto-updates available
  • - A large number of open issues may indicate some instability