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Cavalry vs Toon Boom Harmony

Cavalry logo

Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toon Boom Harmony logo

Toon Boom Harmony

Video Production

Creating worlds of Animation

From
On request
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; Toon Boom Harmony licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cavalry and Toon Boom Harmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Cavalry and Toon Boom Harmony differ
AttributeCavalryToon Boom Harmony
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

What people use each for

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

Cavalry

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

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Traditional frame by frame animation productionnot Cavalry
  • Cut-out character animation with rigsnot Cavalry
  • Studio animation pipelines on the Premium editionnot 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

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page
  • Access beyond the 14 day free trial requires purchasing a subscription through the shop

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

Toon Boom Harmony

On request
  • Harmony Essentials$null/month
    • Fundamental drawing, painting, and animation tools
    • Designed for enthusiasts
  • Harmony Advanced$null/month
    • Full traditional, paperless style animation
    • Simple cut-out style animation
    • Designed for students and professional animators and studios
  • Harmony Premium$null/month
    • Sophisticated cut-out rigs
    • Natural and realistic character movement
    • Unlimited special effects for any style of animation

Which should you pick?

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Choose Toon Boom Harmony if

Nothing in the data separates Toon Boom Harmony from Cavalry on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Toon Boom Harmony review

Questions people ask

Is Cavalry or Toon Boom Harmony better?
Neither clearly leads. Cavalry starts at Free and Toon Boom Harmony at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cavalry or Toon Boom Harmony?
Cavalry has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cavalry and On request for Toon Boom Harmony.
Does Cavalry or Toon Boom Harmony run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Yes. Cavalry has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Toon Boom Harmony starts at On request.
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 Toon Boom Harmony is typically brought in for.

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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Toon Boom Harmony: What tiers are available for Toon Boom Harmony?

Toon Boom Harmony is available in three subscription editions: Essentials (with fundamental drawing and painting tools for enthusiasts), Advanced (with full traditional and simple cut-out animation for students and professionals), and Premium (with sophisticated cut-out rigs and unlimited special effects, recommended for studios and educational institutions).

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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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Toon Boom Harmony: What does the Harmony Premium tier add?

The Harmony Premium tier adds sophisticated cut-out rigs, very natural and realistic character movement, and unlimited special effects for any animation style. It is recommended for professional studios, freelancers, and educational institutions, whereas Advanced is more suited for students and professional animators.

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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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