SpriteForge vs Spriter
| SpriteForge | Spriter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $59.99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Windows |
| Animation method | skeletal | hybrid |
| Runtime export | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh deformation | Yes | — |
| Runtime targets | Spine-compatible runtimes and the included standalone web runtime player | Construct 2, Construct 3, iOS, HTML5, PC, Mac, Android |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Frame-by-frame tools | — | Yes |
| Particle effects | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 2D Game Animation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Spriter scores higher on our published basis.