Theatre.js alternatives

At a glance

We list 7 other motion design tools as alternatives to Theatre.js: Cavalry, Glaxnimate, Jitter, Keyshape, LottieFiles, Motion Canvas and Rive.
Cavalry, Jitter, LottieFiles and Rive have a free plan.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

7 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

Cavalry
Professional, real-time 2D animation software.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: macOS or Windows; integration with Canva.
Free plan
Yes
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Integrations shared with Theatre.js
None in common
Main features
Real-time rendering, Data import, Lottie export
Security and compliance
SSO
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Glaxnimate
An open-source vector animation and motion design desktop application.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: GNU/Linux, Windows or Mac.
Platforms
GNU/Linux, Windows, Mac
Main features
Customizable interface, Smooth animations, Cross platform
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Jitter
A collaborative motion design tool for creating professional animations in minutes.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: integration with Figma.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $15 per editor per month, billed annually (as of November 14, 2026)
Integrations shared with Theatre.js
None in common
Main features
Figma import, Custom AI effects, Real-time collaboration
Security and compliance
SSO
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Keyshape
Create animated 2D vector graphics.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: macOS; integration with Adobe Illustrator, Figma or Sketch.
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
macOS
Integrations shared with Theatre.js
None in common
Main features
Vector drawing, Keyframe animation, Interactivity
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LottieFiles
Create, manage and implement lightweight animations across websites, apps, presentations, social and more.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: iOS or Android; integration with Figma, Adobe After Effects or Webflow.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Individual, $19.99 per user per month, billed annually (as of November 14, 2026)
Platforms
iOS, Android
Integrations shared with Theatre.js
None in common
Main features
Lottie AI, Lottie editor and creator, Lottie hosting and CDN
Security and compliance
SSO
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Motion Canvas
Visualize complex ideas programmatically.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Theatre.js yet.
Platforms
Web
Main features
Animations in TypeScript, Web-based editor, Real-time preview
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Rive
An agent-native 2D and 3D engine for games, apps, and interactive UI.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Theatre.js for: macOS, Windows or Linux; integration with Figma, Unity or Unreal Engine.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Cadet, $9 per seat per month, 3 seats max (as of November 14, 2026)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Web, Linux
Integrations shared with Theatre.js
None in common
Main features
State machine, Data binding, Responsive layouts
Security and compliance
SOC 2, SSO
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At a glance

We list 7 other motion design tools as alternatives to Theatre.js: Cavalry, Glaxnimate, Jitter, Keyshape, LottieFiles, Motion Canvas and Rive.

Cavalry, Jitter, LottieFiles and Rive have a free plan.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.