Canva and Maxon unveil free After Effects alternatives for motion design
Canva and Maxon have released free alternatives to After Effects: Maxon revives Autograph as a free download within the Maxon One suite, offering layer-based motion graphics with GPU-accelerated effects, rotoscoping, tracking, and data-driven animation; Canva launches Cavalry as a completely free motion-design app with high‑resolution rendering, a Forge Dynamics engine, and data import from Google Sheets, aiming to grow user bases with the potential to convert some users to paid features later. The move reflects a broader trend toward free tools ahead of NAB and adds more options for beginners and professionals alike, alongside other 3D/motion updates like Cinema 4D for iPad.