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Pencil2D vs Synfig
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| Fact | Pencil2D | Synfig |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.8k | 2.3k |
| Latest | v0.7.2 | v1.5.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 304 days between releases | about 67 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Adobe Animate. Alternatives to Adobe Animate →
PartialPencil2DFrame-by-frame raster and vector drawing with onion skinning, without tweening or rigging.
PartialSynfigVector and bitmap animation with automatic tweening and bones, rendered to video and image sequences.
Pencil2D
- v0.7.22026-03-13Add AppStream release entry for 0.7.2
- v0.7.12026-03-07iss: 1877 - image import camera transform broken
- v0.7.1-rc22026-02-24v0.7.1 Release Candidate 2pre-release
- v0.7.1-rc12025-06-18v0.7.1 Release Candidate 1pre-release
- v0.7.02024-07-12Introduced a comprehensive new icon set - #1356, #1361
Pencil2D
unsigned The latest release, v0.7.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Synfig
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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