# Synfig Studio

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/synfig-studio
- **Category:** Animation Tools
- **Homepage:** https://www.synfig.org
- **Also known as:** synfig-studio
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:19:19.927Z

## Vioscale score

**41.9 / 100**, confidence 24% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

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

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 100 | 0.052 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| reliability | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.084 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 63.4 | 0.026 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.09355555555555557 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 35.1 | 0.094 | 3.3 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 57.8 | 0.052 | 3 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 49 | 0.042 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| pricing_transparency | 25 | 0.084 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-17, [verify at source](https://www.synfig.org). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

> Free and open-source

## About

A free, open-source 2D animation program that uses mathematical formulas to automatically calculate motion sequences instead of requiring manual frame-by-frame creation. It supports vector and bitmap artwork with command-line rendering capabilities and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

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

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v1.5.5](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.5) | 2026-03-16 | stable |
| [v1.5.4](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.4) | 2026-01-18 | stable |
| [v1.5.3](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.3) | 2024-08-23 | stable |
| [v1.5.2](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.2) | 2024-08-04 | stable |
| [v1.4.5](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.5) | 2024-05-19 | stable |
| [v1.4.4](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.4) | 2022-12-28 | stable |
| [v1.4.3](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.3) | 2022-10-25 | stable |
| [v1.5.1](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.1) | 2021-10-30 | stable |
| [v1.5.0](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.5.0) | 2021-08-16 | stable |
| [v1.4.2](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.2) | 2021-07-29 | stable |
| [v1.4.1](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.1) | 2021-05-09 | stable |
| [v1.4.0](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.4.0) | 2020-11-14 | stable |
| [v1.3.16](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.16) | 2020-08-06 | stable |
| [v1.3.15](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.15) | 2020-08-01 | stable |
| [v1.3.14](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases/tag/v1.3.14) | 2020-05-07 | 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%2Fsynfig%2Fsynfig&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## 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.synfig.org) | 2026-08-17 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://www.synfig.org) | 2026-08-17 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://www.synfig.org) | 2026-08-26 | 40% (low) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 12 | [link](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 2,282 | [link](https://github.com/synfig/synfig) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fsynfig%2Fsynfig) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C++ | [link](https://github.com/synfig/synfig) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/synfig/synfig) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 76 | [link](https://github.com/synfig/synfig/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 4.9 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/synfig/synfig) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsynfig%2Fsynfig&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsynfig%2Fsynfig&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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