# Rive vs Synfig Studio

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Rive

| Attribute | Rive | Synfig Studio |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53.7 (55% (medium)) | 41.6 (39% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 23 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 2,313 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An interactive design and animation platform where designers and developers create, animate, and code interactive experiences in a unified editor. The tool exports to web, iOS, Android, and game engines like Unity and Unreal through open-source runtimes that run graphics natively across platforms. It is indexed under Animation Tools.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"What is Rive?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rive offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"Is Rive free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rive supports the web, macOS, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"What platforms does Rive support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Rive, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"Can Rive be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for Rive, including Framer, Webflow, Wix Studio, Play, Mendix, React, Flutter and Defold, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"What does Rive integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Rive. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Rive not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://rive.app/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Rive have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rive is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","question":"Where is Rive available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source 2D animation program that uses mathematical formulas to automatically calculate motion sequences instead of requiring manual frame-by-frame creation. It supports vector and bitmap artwork with command-line rendering capabilities and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is indexed under Animation Tools.","source":"https://www.synfig.org","question":"What is Synfig Studio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Synfig Studio is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.synfig.org","question":"Is Synfig Studio free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Synfig Studio supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.synfig.org","question":"What platforms does Synfig Studio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Synfig Studio can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.synfig.org","question":"Can Synfig Studio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Synfig Studio is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig","question":"Is Synfig Studio open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An interactive design and animation platform where designers and developers create, animate, and code interactive experiences in a unified editor. The tool exports to web, iOS, Android, and game engines like Unity and Unreal through open-source runtimes that run graphics natively across platforms. | Synfig Studio is a free, open-source animation software that enables creating high-quality 2D animations from vector and bitmap artwork. It automates inbetweening and provides powerful tools to reduce the manual frame-by-frame work required in animation production. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","compositing_paradigm":"layer_based_timeline","vector_shape_morphing_and_rigging":true,"vector_brush_and_bezier_manipulation":true,"bitmap_raster_layer_import_and_tracing":true,"lottie_json_or_rive_web_animation_export":true,"json_state_machine_web_export_lottie_rive":true,"javascript_actionscript_timeline_scripting":true,"react_vue_ios_android_native_playback_sdks":true,"skeletal_puppet_rigging_inverse_kinematics":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"native_desktop_app","automated_audio_lip_sync_matching":true,"vector_brush_and_bezier_manipulation":true,"bitmap_raster_layer_import_and_tracing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Framer"},{"name":"Webflow"},{"name":"Wix Studio"},{"name":"Play"},{"name":"Mendix"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"React Native"},{"name":"Flutter"},{"name":"Defold"},{"name":"Unity"},{"name":"Unreal"},{"name":"Google Fonts"},{"name":"Lottie"},{"name":"Flare"},{"name":"Figma","native":false,"category":"design","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Unreal Engine","native":false,"category":"game_engine","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Papagayo","native":true,"category":"audio","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"RU","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free plan with 3-file limit","features":["3 files maximum","30 days revision history"],"description":"Limited files and revision history","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"files":"3","revision_history_days":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Studio","summary":"From $9/mo (early adopter pricing available for annual billing)","features":["Unlimited files","Unlimited revision history","Multi-user workspace"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited files and revision history with multi-user collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"files":"unlimited","revision_history_days":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free tier (3 files). Studio plan from $9/mo with early adopter discount.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://rive.app/blog/beta-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T18:01:31.407Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.synfig.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:32:40.948Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 76 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.5","date":"2026-03-16T08:26:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.4","date":"2026-01-18T11:18:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.3","date":"2024-08-23T05:14:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.2","date":"2024-08-04T07:06:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.5","date":"2024-05-19T13:00:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.4","date":"2022-12-28T16:05:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.3","date":"2022-10-25T09:51:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.1","date":"2021-10-30T10:06:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.0","date":"2021-08-16T16:05:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.2","date":"2021-07-29T06:04:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.1","date":"2021-05-09T04:51:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.0","date":"2020-11-14T13:49:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.16","date":"2020-08-06T16:22:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.15","date":"2020-08-01T13:18:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.14","date":"2020-05-07T14:53:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.13","date":"2020-03-17T11:23:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.12","date":"2020-02-01T15:13:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.11","date":"2019-02-16T00:48:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.2.2","date":"2018-09-15T10:55:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.10","date":"2018-07-21T14:10:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.10"}]` |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.9 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsynfig%2Fsynfig&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Animation Tools)

| Capability | Rive | Synfig Studio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | Native desktop app |
| Skeletal puppet rigging inverse kinematics | ✓ | - |
| Frame by frame cel drawing engine | - | - |
| Json state machine web export lottie rive | ✓ | - |
| Automated audio lip sync matching | - | ✓ |
| Vector brush and bezier manipulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bitmap raster layer import and tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Javascript actionscript timeline scripting | ✓ | - |
| 3d camera depth and parallax layering | - | - |
| React vue ios android native playback sdks | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly subscription | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:06:07.481Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*