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Natron vs Remotion
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| Fact | Natron | Remotion |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 5.6k | 62k |
| Latest | v2.5.0 | v4.0.533 |
| Last push | 2026-07-24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace After Effects. Alternatives to After Effects →
PartialNatronNode-based compositing with rotoscoping, tracking and keyframe animation, not After Effects' layer-based motion graphics workflow.
PartialRemotionVideos written as React components and rendered to file, without a timeline to edit by hand.
Natron
- v2.5.1-pre22024-09-13Natron 2.5.1 pre2pre-release
- windows-mingw-package-repo2023-07-11Natron MINGW pacman repositorypre-release
- v2.5.1-pre12023-04-15Natron 2.5.1 pre1pre-release
- v2.6.0-alpha12022-12-08Natron 2.6-pre builds (with Apple Silicon support)pre-release
- v2.5.02022-11-26Natron 2.5.0
Remotion
- v4.0.5332026-10-05remotion: Re-enable nested HTML-in-canvas from Chrome 157 and add HtmlInCanvas.isNestingSupported()
- v4.0.5322026-10-01⚠️ Fixes a broken publish (4.0.531)
- v4.0.5312026-09-30remotion: Adapt HTML-in-canvas to Chrome 157 implementation
- v4.0.5302026-09-29⚠️ Small breaking change - remotion: durationInFrames applies before playbackRate
- v4.0.5292026-09-25@remotion/motion-blur: Add HTML-in-canvas-based motion blur!
Natron
✓ signed The latest release, v2.5.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Remotion
unsigned The latest release, v4.0.533, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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