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Cavalry vs Planoly

Cavalry logo

Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planoly logo

Planoly

Social Media

Visual social media planning, scheduling, and link-in-bio platform

From
$14/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cavalry has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cavalry requires Canva account for access; Planoly the free mobile app tier is limited to 10 uploads per month, too low for active accounts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cavalry and Planoly actually diverge.

Attributes where Cavalry and Planoly differ
AttributeCavalryPlanoly
Starting priceFree$14/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, ios, android
CategoryVideo ProductionSocial Media

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cavalry

Nothing recorded that Planoly does not also cover.

Only in Planoly

  • Visual grid planning
  • Auto-posting
  • AI content ideas
  • Link in bio
  • DM and comment automation
  • Media library
  • Analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cavalry

  • Professional 2D animation and motion graphicsnot Planoly
  • Data-driven animation from spreadsheetsnot Planoly
  • Procedural rigging and character animationnot Planoly
  • Web animation export with Lottie formatnot Planoly
  • Educational animation projectsnot Planoly

Planoly

  • Planning an Instagram feed grid before postingnot Cavalry
  • Scheduling and auto-publishing across multiple social networksnot Cavalry
  • Selling digital products or merch via a link-in-bio pagenot Cavalry
  • Automating Instagram DM replies for lead capturenot Cavalry
  • Managing content for multiple clients as an agencynot Cavalry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cavalry

  • Requires Canva account for access
  • Enterprise pricing requires sales contact
  • Legacy Scene Group licenses not eligible for free tier
  • Updates only available through Canva version

Planoly

  • The free mobile app tier is limited to 10 uploads per month, too low for active accounts.
  • Additional social sets and team seats require paid add-ons rather than being included at higher volumes.
  • Auto-posting to some platforms requires a push notification and manual tap to finish publishing rather than being fully automatic.
  • Advanced monetization and automation features are gated behind paid plans with no lower-cost equivalent.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cavalry

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Fully featured 2D animation software
    • No restrictions for individuals
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Available through Canva Enterprise
    • Available through Canva Education
    • SSO access

Planoly

$14/month
  • Starter$14/month
    • 1 social set
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 1 user
  • Growth$24/month
    • 2 social sets
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 2 users
  • Pro$47/month
    • 6 social sets
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 6 users

Which should you pick?

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Choose Planoly if

  • You need visual grid planning.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want auto-posting.
Planoly review

Questions people ask

Is Cavalry or Planoly better?
Neither clearly leads. Cavalry starts at Free and Planoly at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cavalry or Planoly?
Cavalry has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cavalry and $14/month for Planoly.
Does Cavalry or Planoly run on more platforms?
Cavalry runs on Web. Planoly runs on web, ios, android.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Yes. Cavalry has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planoly starts at $14/month.
What is Cavalry best used for?
Cavalry is most often used for professional 2d animation and motion graphics, data-driven animation from spreadsheets, procedural rigging and character animation, web animation export with lottie format. Of those, professional 2d animation and motion graphics and data-driven animation from spreadsheets are not what Planoly is typically brought in for.
What can Cavalry do that Planoly cannot?
Planoly covers Visual grid planning, Auto-posting, AI content ideas, Link in bio.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cavalry: Is Cavalry free to use?

Yes, Cavalry is completely free to download and use with full professional features. No restrictions, payment, or registration fees required.

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Planoly: Does Planoly offer a free trial?

All paid plans include a 14-day free trial before users are charged, letting new users test scheduling and link-in-bio features first.

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Cavalry: Do I need a Canva account to use Cavalry?

Yes, users must have a Canva account to access Cavalry, which provides access to the software and other Canva products.

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Planoly: What are Planoly's pricing tiers?

Planoly offers Starter ($14/mo), Growth ($24/mo), and Pro ($47/mo) monthly plans, with lower per-month rates if billed annually; each tier increases the number of social sets and users included.

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Cavalry: What licensing options does Cavalry offer for organizations?

Enterprise and Educational accounts are available through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education with SSO authentication. Interested parties should contact the sales team for details.

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Planoly: Can I cancel or change my Planoly plan anytime?

Plans can be upgraded, downgraded, or canceled at any time according to Planoly's pricing page.

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Planoly: Is there a free version of Planoly?

A free mobile app tier exists with a limit of 10 uploads per month; full scheduling features require a paid plan.

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