# Natron

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/natron
- **Category:** Motion Graphics
- **Homepage:** https://natronvfx.com/
- **Also known as:** natron
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:05:34.773Z

## vioscaleAI score

**43.8 / 100**, confidence 24% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 67.1 | 0.07 | 4.7 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 70.6 | 0.026 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.079 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 0 | 0.094 | 0 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 86.1 | 0.052 | 4.5 | ✓ |
| 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 2026-09-01, [verify at source](https://natronvfx.com/). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

A desktop 2D compositing application featuring node-based workflows, rotoscoping, keying, tracking, and animation tools, built on open-source foundations.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** macOS, Linux, Windows
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Motion Graphics. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| 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 | Free open source |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v2.5.1-pre2](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.1-pre2) | 2024-09-13 | prerelease |
| [windows-mingw-package-repo](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/windows-mingw-package-repo) | 2023-07-11 | prerelease |
| [v2.5.1-pre1](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.1-pre1) | 2023-04-15 | prerelease |
| [v2.6.0-alpha1](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.6.0-alpha1) | 2022-12-08 | prerelease |
| [v2.5.0](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0) | 2022-11-26 | stable |
| [v2.4.4](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.4) | 2022-11-13 | stable |
| [v2.4.3](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.3) | 2022-02-19 | stable |
| [v2.5.0-alpha.2](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0-alpha.2) | 2022-01-24 | prerelease |
| [v2.4.3-rc1](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.3-rc1) | 2022-01-21 | prerelease |
| [v2.4.2](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.2) | 2021-12-17 | stable |
| [v2.5.0-alpha.1](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.5.0-alpha.1) | 2021-11-01 | prerelease |
| [v2.4.1](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.1) | 2021-10-24 | stable |
| [v2.4.0](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.4.0) | 2021-04-19 | stable |
| [v2.3.15](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.15) | 2020-06-07 | stable |
| [v2.3.14](https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron/releases/tag/v2.3.14) | 2019-07-29 | 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=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnatrongithub%2Fnatron&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is Natron?

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/](https://natronvfx.com/)._

### Is Natron free to use?

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/](https://natronvfx.com/)._

### What platforms does Natron support?

Natron supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://natronvfx.com/](https://natronvfx.com/)._

### Can Natron be self-hosted?

Yes. Natron can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://natronvfx.com/](https://natronvfx.com/)._

### Is Natron open source?

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](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron)._


## 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://natronvfx.com/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://natronvfx.com/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://natronvfx.com/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | [link](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fnatrongithub%2FNatron) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 5,517 | [link](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C++ | [link](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 25 | [link](https://github.com/natrongithub/Natron/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=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnatrongithub%2Fnatron&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnatrongithub%2Fnatron&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | [link](https://natronvfx.com/) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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*Source: vioscaleAI (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/natron). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*