# Manim vs RoughAnimator

| Attribute | Manim | RoughAnimator |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.4 (16% (low)) | 40.4 (40% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 34 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 95 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 40,720 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source animation engine that generates precise visual animations for mathematical education and explanatory videos, written in Python and maintained by the community. It is indexed under Animation Tools.","source":"https://www.manim.community/","question":"What is Manim?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Manim is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.manim.community/","question":"Is Manim free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Manim 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.manim.community/","question":"What platforms does Manim support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Manim can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.manim.community/","question":"Can Manim be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Manim is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim","question":"Is Manim open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A cross-platform drawing and animation tool that enables frame-by-frame animation creation with features like onion skinning, timeline scrubbing, audio/video import, and custom brushes. Designed for both professionals and beginners. It is indexed under Animation Tools.","source":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","question":"What is RoughAnimator?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RoughAnimator is a paid product; published pricing starts at $7.99. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","question":"How much does RoughAnimator cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RoughAnimator supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","question":"What platforms does RoughAnimator support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for RoughAnimator, including Adobe Flash/Animate, After Effects and Toon Boom Harmony. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","question":"What does RoughAnimator integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RoughAnimator is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","question":"Where is RoughAnimator available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | An open-source animation engine that generates precise visual animations for mathematical education and explanatory videos, written in Python and maintained by the community. | A cross-platform drawing and animation tool that enables frame-by-frame animation creation with features like onion skinning, timeline scrubbing, audio/video import, and custom brushes. Designed for both professionals and beginners. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"code_rendering_framework"}` | `{"pricing_model":"one_time_perpetual_license","deployment_model":"native_desktop_app","frame_by_frame_cel_drawing_engine":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Adobe Flash/Animate","native":false,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"After Effects","native":false,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Toon Boom Harmony","native":false,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.manim.community/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T13:40:49.586Z"}` | `{"type":"perpetual","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"iPad","summary":"$7.99","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":7.99,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"$7.99 for iPad","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.roughanimator.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T13:40:10.433Z","startingPrice":{"amount":7.99,"currency":"USD"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":7.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| release.cadence_days | 48 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.21.0","date":"2026-08-10T21:56:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.20.1","date":"2026-02-27T07:32:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.20.0","date":"2026-02-20T23:18:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.2","date":"2026-01-17T08:28:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.1","date":"2025-12-01T07:21:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.0","date":"2025-01-20T13:55:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.1","date":"2024-04-28T09:05:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.0.post0","date":"2024-04-08T17:36:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.0.post0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.0","date":"2023-11-11T17:37:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.3","date":"2023-04-06T17:25:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.2","date":"2022-12-26T09:29:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.1","date":"2022-12-08T16:43:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.0","date":"2022-12-02T15:45:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.16.0.post0","date":"2022-07-14T15:27:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.0.post0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.16.0","date":"2022-07-14T06:54:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.15.2","date":"2022-04-26T12:21:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.15.1","date":"2022-03-08T22:11:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.15.0","date":"2022-02-26T20:29:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2022-01-07T18:41:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.13.1","date":"2021-12-04T23:21:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.1"}]` | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=manim&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Animation Tools)

| Capability | Manim | RoughAnimator |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Code rendering framework | 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 | Free open source | One time perpetual license |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:03.338Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*