Cavalry is a real-time 2D animation and motion design software for Mac and Windows, built for animators and motion designers. It offers procedural rig control, data-driven animation from spreadsheets, and features like Rubber Hose, Magic Easing, Text Animation, and Lottie Export. The software is free for individuals and is provided by Canva, with enterprise access available via SSO through a Canva Enterprise or Education account.
What it's for
Features 14
- Color Palettes
- Connect shapes
- Data Import
- Data-driven animation from spreadsheets
- Duplicator
- Falloffs
- Forge Dynamics
- Lottie Export
- Magic Easing
- Procedural rig control
- Quad Tree
- Real-time rendering with no preview lag
- Rubber Hose rigging
- Text Animation
At a glance
Integrations
Pricing
Free for individuals with no restrictions or payment needed. Enterprise access is quote-based via Canva Enterprise or Education account (contact sales).
Fully optimized for macOS and Windows, runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel.
No restrictions or payment needed for individual use; requires a Canva account
Quote-based; contact sales.
Requires Canva Enterprise or Canva Education account for SSO access
Similar apps
RiveThe interactive experience enginePrice$9–$120/user/moTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures19
JitterA fast and simple motion design tool on the webPriceNot statedTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures22
XyrisCreate Stunning Web Animations without CodingPrice$9–$15/moTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures12
SVGatorIt's SVG animation made easy!Price$20–$27/moTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures22
LottielabThe motion design tool for product teamsPriceNot statedTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures16
LottieFilesEffortlessly bring the smallest, free, ready-to-use motion graphics for the web, app, social, and designs.Price$19.99–$119.99/user/moTry freeFree planRuns onWebFeatures20