# Boris FX Mocha Pro vs Natron

| Attribute | Boris FX Mocha Pro | Natron |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46.4 (9% (low)) | 43.8 (24% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 5,517 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A visual effects tool that combines planar tracking with intelligent masking and 3D camera solving, featuring AI-powered face detection and automatic mask generation for video compositing and editing workflows. It is indexed under Motion Graphics.","source":"https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro/","question":"What is Boris FX Mocha Pro?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Boris FX Mocha Pro supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro/","question":"What platforms does Boris FX Mocha Pro support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Boris FX Mocha Pro, including Autodesk Flame, After Effects and Final Cut Pro. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro/","question":"What does Boris FX Mocha Pro integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A desktop 2D compositing application featuring node-based workflows, rotoscoping, keying, tracking, and animation tools, built on open-source foundations. It is indexed under Motion Graphics.","source":"https://natronvfx.com/","question":"What is Natron?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Natron is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://natronvfx.com/","question":"Is Natron free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Natron supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://natronvfx.com/","question":"What platforms does Natron support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Natron can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://natronvfx.com/","question":"Can Natron be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Natron is published under the GPL-2.0 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/natrongithub/Natron","question":"Is Natron open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A visual effects tool that combines planar tracking with intelligent masking and 3D camera solving, featuring AI-powered face detection and automatic mask generation for video compositing and editing workflows. | A desktop 2D compositing application featuring node-based workflows, rotoscoping, keying, tracking, and animation tools, built on open-source foundations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","planar_tracking_and_3d_camera_solving":true,"rotoscoping_and_ai_auto_masking_tools":true,"expression_scripting_python_javascript":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","compositing_paradigm":"node_based_procedural","planar_tracking_and_3d_camera_solving":true,"rotoscoping_and_ai_auto_masking_tools":true,"expression_scripting_python_javascript":true,"multi_machine_network_rendering_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Autodesk Flame","native":true},{"name":"After Effects","native":true},{"name":"Final Cut Pro","native":true}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-2.0 |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://natronvfx.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:32.224Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | - | free |
| release.cadence_days | - | 25 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.1-pre2","date":"2024-09-13T07:44:08Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.5.1-pre2"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/windows-mingw-package-repo","date":"2023-07-11T01:45:30Z","type":"prerelease","version":"windows-mingw-package-repo"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.1-pre1","date":"2023-04-15T05:18:22Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.5.1-pre1"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.6.0-alpha1","date":"2022-12-08T02:12:51Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.6.0-alpha1"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0","date":"2022-11-26T00:48:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.4","date":"2022-11-13T07:35:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.3","date":"2022-02-19T01:38:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0-alpha.2","date":"2022-01-24T02:19:48Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.5.0-alpha.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.3-rc1","date":"2022-01-21T18:06:15Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.4.3-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.2","date":"2021-12-17T21:06:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0-alpha.1","date":"2021-11-01T23:42:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.5.0-alpha.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.1","date":"2021-10-24T19:56:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.0","date":"2021-04-19T23:11:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.15","date":"2020-06-07T17:37:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.14","date":"2019-07-29T03:57:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.13","date":"2019-07-29T03:57:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.12","date":"2019-07-29T03:57:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.11","date":"2019-07-29T03:57:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.10","date":"2019-07-29T03:58:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.9","date":"2019-07-29T03:58:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.9"}]` |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnatrongithub%2Fnatron&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Motion Graphics)

| Capability | Boris FX Mocha Pro | Natron |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Desktop local application | Desktop local application |
| Compositing paradigm | - | Node based procedural |
| Planar tracking and 3d camera solving | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector shape morphing and rigging | - | - |
| Rotoscoping and AI auto masking tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Particle simulation engine built in | - | - |
| Expression scripting python javascript | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lottie json or rive web animation export | - | - |
| Multi machine network rendering support | - | ✓ |
| Native 3d object import and extrusion c4d | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:38:54.901Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*