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Toon Boom Harmony
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As of 29 August 2026, Toon Boom Harmony's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. An all-in-one 2D animation software for professional studios and individual animators. Softwr lists it under Video Production.
Overview
What Toon Boom Harmony does
An all-in-one 2D animation software for professional studios and individual animators.
What people use it for
- Traditional frame by frame animation production
- Cut-out character animation with rigs
- Studio animation pipelines on the Premium edition
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Pricing
What Toon Boom Harmony costs
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Harmony Essentials
On request
- Fundamental drawing, painting, and animation tools
- Designed for enthusiasts
Harmony Advanced
On request
- Full traditional, paperless style animation
- Simple cut-out style animation
- Designed for students and professional animators and studios
Harmony Premium
On request
- Sophisticated cut-out rigs
- Natural and realistic character movement
- Unlimited special effects for any style of animation
- Designed for professional studios, freelancers, and educational institutions
- Recommended tier
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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).
SourceWhat 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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