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Cavalry
Cavalry · United Kingdom
What it is
Cavalry is 2D animation software for macOS and Windows, with tools for motion graphics and character rigging. Its listed capabilities include procedural rigs, data-driven sequences, node-based compositing, keying, simulation tools and a hybrid render engine. The real-time viewport provides full-speed rendering without preview lag. Users can connect spreadsheets to animate data at scale. Export formats include APNG, GIF, JPEG, Lottie, MP4, PNG, QuickTime, SVG, sprite sheets, WebM and WebP. Individuals can download and use Cavalry for free without usage restrictions or payment, and the page lists no paid individual price. A Canva account is required to access the software, which is brought to users by Canva. Organizations can provide team access with SSO through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education. Cavalry is not available on mobile devices. Its learning materials include getting-started guidance, feature and tips content, tutorials and community resources, alongside documentation and a support link. Refunding a legacy subscription removes access to Pro features in Cavalry 2.6.1 and earlier.
For and against
For
- Free individual use with no stated usage restrictions.
- Includes motion graphics and character rigging tools.
- Spreadsheet integration supports data-driven animation.
- Exports include Lottie, SVG, video and image formats.
Against
- A Canva account is required to use the software.
- Not available on mobile devices.
- Legacy subscription refunds remove Pro features in Cavalry 2.6.1 and earlier.
The verdict
Cavalry offers a broad 2D animation toolset and many export formats, with free individual use. Access requires a Canva account, and the software is limited to macOS and Windows.
Who it suits
Cavalry suits individual animators and motion graphics creators working on macOS or Windows, especially those using spreadsheets for data-driven animation. Organizations can arrange team access with SSO through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education.
Plans and prices
Free for Individuals
2D animation software · Professional features · Procedural rigs · Real-time viewport
Read 28 Sep 2026 · cavalry.studio
Enterprise
Organization-wide access · SSO via Canva Enterprise or Canva Education
Read 28 Sep 2026 · cavalry.studio
On the record
- Current Pricing
- The page presents individual access as free and gives no paid price figure.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Canva Account
- A Canva account is required to use Cavalry.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Canva Integration
- Cavalry is brought to users by Canva and accessed through a Canva account.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Character rigging
- Yescanva.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Company Ownership
- Cavalry is now brought to users by Canva.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Documentation Support
- Documentation and a support link are available on the page.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Export formats
- APNG,GIF,JPEG,Lottie,MP4,PNG,QuickTime,SVG,Sprite Sheet,WebM,WebPcanva.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Free Individual Use
- Individuals can use Cavalry for free without restrictions or payment.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free Tier Limits
- The page states no usage restrictions for the free individual plan.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Learning Resources
- Cavalry provides getting-started, feature, tips, tutorial, and community content series.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Legacy Refund Effect
- Refunding a legacy subscription removes access to Pro features in Cavalry 2.6.1 and earlier.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Lottie Export
- Lottie export is listed among Cavalry features.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile Availability
- Cavalry is not available on mobile devices.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Motion graphics
- Yescanva.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Procedural Animation
- Professional features include procedural rigs and data-driven sequences.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Real-Time Rendering
- The software provides full-speed real-time rendering without preview lag.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Spreadsheet Integration
- Users can connect a spreadsheet and animate data at scale.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Cavalry is available for Mac and Windows, including macOS on Apple silicon and Intel.cavalry.studio · read 28 Sep 2026
