Brush Ninja

Brush Ninja is a 2D animation tool available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its free plan includes core animation tools and does not require an account. Finished animations can be exported as GIF, WebM, PNG, JPG, PDF, a ZIP image sequence, or a .brushninja file. Premium adds the ability to upload and animate your own images, premium stickers, sound effects, advert removal, and priority email communication. Premium monthly costs $7 a month, and Premium annual costs $48 a year; both plans can be cancelled any time. Brush Ninja is listed as founded in 2013 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Its listed tools focus on 2D animation: 3D modeling, character rigging, motion graphics, and cloud collaboration are not included. The free plan is listed as free.

Brush Ninja offers a straightforward 2D animation option with multiple export formats and a no-account free plan. Its listed scope excludes 3D modeling, rigging, motion graphics, and cloud collaboration.

It suits people seeking accessible 2D animation tools, including those who want to start without creating an account. Premium may fit users who want to animate their own images or use stickers and sound effects.

Brush Ninja is a tool for creating 2D animations, with export options for animated files, still images and documents. It is best suited to people who want core animation tools without creating an account. Choose it for a focused 2D workflow; look elsewhere if your work depends on rigging, 3D or collaboration.

Overview

Made by a UK-based company founded in 2013, Brush Ninja keeps its scope firmly on 2D animation. That focus makes it a practical starting point for animated drawings, but it also rules it out for projects that need 3D modeling, character rigging, motion graphics or cloud collaboration.

For broader category comparisons, see our Animation Software and GIF Maker Software lists.

Key features

Animation and exports

Brush Ninja provides 2D animation tools and exports to GIF and WebM, as well as PNG, JPG, PDF, ZIP image sequences and its native .brushninja format. This variety gives simple animations several routes to sharing or saving individual frames, though it does not add the production capabilities of a broader animation suite.

Premium additions

Paid plans let you upload and animate your own images, add premium stickers and sound effects, remove adverts, and get priority email communication. The free plan includes core animation tools, so it provides a way to use the basics before paying, but not the paid plan’s named extras.

Pricing

Brush Ninja is freemium, with a free tier and two Premium options. The free plan costs nothing, includes core animation tools and requires no account. It is the sensible choice for basic use, but the Premium additions are reserved for paying users.

• Premium monthly: $7 a month. Includes image upload and animation, premium stickers, sound effects, advert removal and priority email communication. Cancel any time; suited to users who want those extras without committing to an annual term.
• Premium annual: $48 a year. Includes the same features as the monthly plan and can also be cancelled any time. It suits ongoing use; its annual price is lower than paying the monthly rate for twelve months.

Neither paid plan specifies seat counts or usage quotas. The free plan’s published scope is core animation tools; no numeric cap is given.

Platforms

Brush Ninja supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. That spread makes it accessible across desktop and mobile platforms, while the web option offers a route that does not depend on a listed desktop operating system.

Who it's for

Brush Ninja fits people making straightforward 2D animations who value a free, no-account starting point and a range of export formats. Premium is more relevant to users who need to animate their own images or want stickers, sound effects and an ad-free experience. It is not the right fit for production involving 3D modeling, rigging, motion graphics or cloud collaboration.

Pros and cons

Pros

• No-account free plan: Core animation tools are available at no cost without requiring an account.
• Varied exports: GIF, WebM, still-image, PDF, ZIP image sequence and native-format outputs accommodate more than one way to save work.
• Two paid terms: Premium is available monthly or annually, and both plans can be cancelled any time.

Cons

• Narrow production scope: There is no 3D modeling, character rigging, motion graphics or cloud collaboration.
• Premium-only additions: Uploading and animating personal images, premium stickers, sound effects, advert removal and priority email communication require a paid plan.

Alternatives

FlexClip is a freemium option with Android, iOS, web and Windows support; its free plan includes 12 online projects, up to 10 minutes per video, and one stock video and one stock audio per project.

GIPHY Create is a free alternative for Android, iOS and web. ImgPlay is a freemium option for iOS and Android.

GIF Studio is a free Android option, while GifLoop is freemium for iOS. Momento is freemium for iOS and macOS.

Giffer and Spritelove are paid options for iOS.

Verdict

Brush Ninja is a good choice for anyone seeking basic 2D animation without an account, especially if exports beyond GIF matter. Its free entry point and flexible Premium terms are useful, but the narrow scope is decisive: choose another tool if you need 3D, rigging, motion graphics or cloud collaboration.