Available worldwide · Popular in: GB, US
What is Foundry Nuke?
A desktop application for compositing visual effects and post-production work, featuring node-based processing with support for industry-standard formats, color management tools, and Python-based pipeline automation.
Foundry Nuke pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Free for partner-institution students; £79 for others; from £2,909/year commercial
Student (Partner Institution)
FreeFor students enrolled in programs at Foundry Education Partner institutions
- Nuke
- Katana
- Mari
- Modo
Education Collective (Non-Partner)
For students at institutions without active classroom licenses
- Nuke
- Katana
- Mari
- Modo
- Proxi.id verification
Graduate License
FreeFor graduates within 6 months of completing full-time studies; includes commercial use rights
- Commercial use for 1 year
Commercial (Graduate Renewal)
One-year commercial subscription available after graduate license period
What Foundry Nuke does
The capabilities that matter for motion graphics, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture model
- 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
- Monthly subscription
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- On-premise
- Self-hosted
Integrations (6)
Independently observed- HieroPlayer⇄•
- OpenEXR•
- USD•
- Hydra•
- OpenColorIO•
- ACES•
Foundry Nuke FAQ
Common questions about Foundry Nuke, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Foundry Nuke?
A desktop application for compositing visual effects and post-production work, featuring node-based processing with support for industry-standard formats, color management tools, and Python-based pipeline automation. It is indexed under Motion Graphics.
Is Foundry Nuke free?
Foundry Nuke offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £79. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Can Foundry Nuke be self-hosted?
Yes. Foundry Nuke can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
What does Foundry Nuke integrate with?
We have confirmed 6 integrations for Foundry Nuke, including HieroPlayer, OpenEXR, USD, Hydra, OpenColorIO and ACES. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
What security certifications does Foundry Nuke have?
We have independently confirmed GDPR for Foundry Nuke. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Foundry Nuke not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Where is Foundry Nuke available?
Foundry Nuke is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 100 | 0.08 | 8.4 | ✓ |
| Price level | 25 | 0.05 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 24 | 0.05 | 1.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 29 | 0.04 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 64% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: monthly_subscription · Architecture model: desktop_local_application · Compositing paradigm: node_based_procedural · Expression scripting python javascript: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6 | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: GB · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-01 · 75% |
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