# Manim - **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/manim - **Category:** Animation Tools - **Vendor:** Manim Community - **Homepage:** https://www.manim.community/ - **Also known as:** manim - **Profile claimed by vendor:** no - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T20:58:21.294Z ## vioscaleAI score **51.4 / 100**, confidence 16% (low). Computed 2026-09-08. Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment). | Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present | |---|--:|--:|--:|:--:| | capabilities | 0 | 0.07 | 0 | - | | repo_stars | 87 | 0.026 | 2.3 | ✓ | | integrations | 0 | 0.079 | 0 | - | | dependent_projects | 33 | 0.063 | 2.1 | ✓ | | dev_activity | 48.6 | 0.094 | 4.6 | ✓ | | release_cadence | 73.3 | 0.052 | 3.8 | ✓ | | security_posture | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | | package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - | | security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - | | community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | ## Pricing _As of 2026-09-08, [verify at source](https://www.manim.community/). Independently observed._ Open source · Free tier ## About An open-source animation engine that generates precise visual animations for mathematical education and explanatory videos, written in Python and maintained by the community. _Independently observed._ ## Platform & deployment - **Platforms:** CLI, macOS, Linux, Windows - **Deployment:** Self-hosted ## Capabilities _The capabilities that matter for Animation Tools. "-" = undocumented, not absent._ | Capability | Supported | |---|:--:| | **Capabilities** | | | Deployment model | Code rendering framework | | 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 | ## Release history | Version | Date | Type | |---|---|---| | [v0.21.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.21.0) | 2026-08-10 | stable | | [v0.20.1](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.20.1) | 2026-02-27 | stable | | [v0.20.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.20.0) | 2026-02-20 | stable | | [v0.19.2](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.2) | 2026-01-17 | stable | | [v0.19.1](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.1) | 2025-12-01 | stable | | [v0.19.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.19.0) | 2025-01-20 | stable | | [v0.18.1](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.1) | 2024-04-28 | stable | | [v0.18.0.post0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.0.post0) | 2024-04-08 | stable | | [v0.18.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.18.0) | 2023-11-11 | stable | | [v0.17.3](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.3) | 2023-04-06 | stable | | [v0.17.2](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.2) | 2022-12-26 | stable | | [v0.17.1](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.1) | 2022-12-08 | stable | | [v0.17.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.17.0) | 2022-12-02 | stable | | [v0.16.0.post0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.16.0.post0) | 2022-07-14 | stable | | [v0.16.0](https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/releases/tag/v0.16.0) | 2022-07-14 | stable | _… and 5 earlier release(s)._ ## Security & compliance Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=manim&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality. ## FAQ ### What is Manim? 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/](https://www.manim.community/)._ ### Is Manim free to use? 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/](https://www.manim.community/)._ ### What platforms does Manim support? 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/](https://www.manim.community/)._ ### Can Manim be self-hosted? Yes. Manim can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure. _Source: [https://www.manim.community/](https://www.manim.community/)._ ### Is Manim open source? 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](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim)._ ## Facts Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule. ### pricing | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://www.manim.community/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://www.manim.community/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://www.manim.community/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) | ### activity | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | activity.commits_last_30d | 34 | [link](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) | ### adoption | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | adoption.dependent_repos | 95 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fmanimcommunity%2Fmanim) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) | | adoption.github_stars | 40,720 | [link](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### language | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | language.primary | Python | [link](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### license | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | license.spdx | MIT | [link](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) | ### release | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | release.cadence_days | 48 | [link](https://github.com/manimcommunity/manim/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) | ### security | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | 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}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=manim&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### content | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | 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}]` | [link](https://www.manim.community/) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) | --- *Source: vioscaleAI (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/manim). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*