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Industry-standard 2D animation software for cartoons and cut-out rigs.
Toon Boom Harmony is the industry-standard 2D animation software for cartoons and cut-out rigs. It is used by major studios for TV series and films, and it handles the full pipeline: drawing, rigging, animation, compositing, and effects, with both traditional frame-by-frame and cut-out puppet workflows.
Key Features
- Frame-by-frame and cut-out animation
- Advanced character rigging with deformers
- Vector and bitmap drawing tools
- Camera moves and particle effects
- Compositing and effects pipeline
- Storyboard integration for productions
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $31/mo | $259 per year; core drawing and animation tools. |
| Advanced | $79/mo | $606 per year; adds advanced rigging and effects. |
| Premium | $143/mo | $1,161 per year; full professional feature set. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: professional animators and studios producing TV cartoons and feature-quality 2D animation.
Popular with: Designers, Video Creators
Popular with: Designers, Video Creators
How it works
Its drawing tools feel like real paper and pencil, with vector and bitmap options, while its rigging system lets animators build reusable characters with deformers and inverse kinematics. Harmony also offers camera moves, particle effects, and integration with storyboard tools for professional productions.
Toon Boom Harmony has no free plan, only a trial of around 21 days. Essentials costs $31 per month ($259 per year), Advanced costs $79 per month ($606 per year), and Premium costs $143 per month ($1,161 per year), with student rates from $6.75 to $20 per month. It is the tool for serious 2D animators.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Industry standard for professional 2D animation
- Powerful rigging and drawing tools
- Full pipeline from drawing to compositing
✗ Cons
- No free plan, only a trial
- Expensive and complex for hobbyists
- Demands a powerful computer and serious learning time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toon Boom Harmony free?
No — Toon Boom Harmony has no free plan. From $31/mo for Essentials; trial, no free plan
What is Toon Boom Harmony best for?
professional animators and studios producing TV cartoons and feature-quality 2D animation.
What kind of tool is Toon Boom Harmony?
Toon Boom Harmony is a Design Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026