Cavalry

Cavalry is a professional 2D animation software that enables designers to create complex motion graphics and animations. It offers a procedural approach where changing one value can ripple through entire animation systems, making it efficient for iterative design work. The software runs natively on both macOS and Windows, with full support for Apple silicon and Intel processors.

What sets Cavalry apart is its real-time rendering engine that eliminates preview lag, allowing designers to see changes instantly. It includes specialized tools like Rubber Hose for character rigging, data import capabilities for spreadsheet-driven animations, magic easing controls, and Lottie export for web compatibility. The interface supports procedural workflows where elements respond dynamically to value changes rather than requiring manual keyframing of every element.

Motion designers and animation studios benefit most from Cavalry, particularly those working on commercial projects for brands, explainer videos, or data visualization. Major companies like Amazon, Meta, Google, and Netflix use it for their motion design needs. The free version provides full professional capabilities without water-down features, while enterprise teams can access it through Canva's organizational accounts.