Rive
About
Rive is a 2D animation tool for motion graphics and character rigging. The Editor is available as a desktop app, with CLI support for macOS, Linux and Windows. Rive content runs natively on mobile, desktop, web, consoles, TVs and vehicles. Listed integrations include Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Flutter, React, React Native, Unity and Unreal, and open-source runtimes run Rive files natively on platforms. Export formats include RIV, REV, MP4, GIF, PNG sequence and WebM. The Editor can be used free to explore, learn and build. The Free plan includes three collaborative files, one project and a 10 MB imported-asset limit. Cadet is $9 per month in the annual view, allows up to three seats and unlimited files; Voyager is $32 per month in the annual view and allows up to 25 seats. Free and Cadet include an Agent with limits, while Voyager includes an Agent with advanced models. Enterprise lists SSO, SOC2 Type II, dedicated support, onboarding, training and custom S3 storage.
Who it is for
Rive suits designers and developers building animated interfaces or content for supported runtimes and integrations. Teams should compare the file and seat limits with their collaboration needs.
What is good
- Editor supports desktop and CLI workflows.
- Exports include video, GIF and image formats.
- Open-source runtimes run Rive files natively.
- Voyager includes an Agent with advanced models.
- Enterprise includes SSO and SOC2 Type II.
What to know first
- Free plan includes three collaborative files.
- Free plan is limited to one project.
- Cadet is limited to three seats.
- Voyager is limited to 25 seats.
Verdict
Rive pairs a desktop animation editor with runtimes and integrations spanning several platforms. Free and paid plans differ in collaboration limits and Agent capabilities, so choose based on project volume and team size.
Compared on animation software
- Free plan
- Yesrive.app
Facts
- 2D animation tools
- Yesrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Character rigging
- Yesrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Motion graphics
- Yesrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- Yesrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Androidrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Export formats
- RIV, REV, MP4, GIF, PNG sequence, WebMrive.app · 21 Sept 2026
- Free Editor Access
- The Rive Editor can be used for free to explore, learn, and build.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Free Collaborative Files
- The Free plan includes 3 collaborative files.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Cadet File Limit
- Cadet includes unlimited files.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Cadet Seat Limit
- Cadet allows a maximum of 3 seats.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Voyager Seat Limit
- Voyager allows a maximum of 25 seats.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Agent Limits
- Free and Cadet include an Agent with limits.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Advanced Agent Models
- Voyager includes an Agent with advanced models.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Editor Platforms
- The Rive Editor is available as a desktop app, with CLI support for macOS, Linux, and Windows.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Runtime Platforms
- Rive content runs natively on mobile, desktop, web, consoles, TVs, and vehicles.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Runtime Integrations
- Listed integrations include Web, iOS, macOS, Android, Flutter, React, React Native, Unity, and Unreal.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Open Source Runtimes
- Rive offers open source runtimes that run Rive files natively on platforms.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Renderer Performance
- The Rive Renderer is GPU-accelerated and runs at 120fps with perfect quality.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Enterprise Security
- Enterprise includes SSO and SOC2 Type II.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Enterprise Support
- Enterprise includes dedicated support, a dedicated Slack channel, onboarding, and training.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Enterprise Storage
- Enterprise includes a custom S3 bucket.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Custom Runtime
- Enterprise customers can bring Rive to custom platforms, engines, products, or hardware.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Company Reach
- Products built with Rive reach over 2 billion users worldwide.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
- Notable Customers
- Rive is used by Spotify, Duolingo, Disney, Google, and Fortune 500 automakers.rive.app · 27 Sept 2026
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Sources
- rive.app/pricing;· checked 21 Sept 2026
- rive.app/pricing· checked 27 Sept 2026
- rive.app· checked 27 Sept 2026



