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Head-to-head · Visual Effects Software

Autodesk Flame vs Silhouette

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Autodesk Flame #2 in Visual Effects Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Autodesk Flame
Silhouette #5 in Visual Effects Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Boris FX

Autodesk Flame leads on 0 checks, Silhouette on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutodesk Flame · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresAutodesk Flame · 4 of 5

Autodesk Flame scores higher on our rubric for visual effects software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Autodesk Flame is the better fit for high-end finishing and compositing. Silhouette is the better fit for advanced roto and compositing cleanup.

  • Autodesk Flame fits best

    High-end finishing and compositing

  • Silhouette fits best

    Advanced roto and compositing cleanup

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Side by side

Feature Autodesk Flame 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Silhouette 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Visual Effects Software #5 in Visual Effects Software
Best for High-end finishing and compositing Advanced roto and compositing cleanup
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $545/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Flame 4/5 · Silhouette 0/5
Node-based compositing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Keying tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Rotoscoping tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
3D camera tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Simulation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms macOS, Rocky Linux Not checked yet
Render engine Gpu Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Node-based 2D and 3D compositing with keying and matte tools
  • Combines editing, HDR-ready grading, tracking, and image isolation
  • Background rendering supports GPU-based production workflows
  • Advanced roto, matte creation, keying, tracking, and cleanup tools
  • 400+ compositing nodes with HDR paint and machine-learning masking
  • Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with major VFX integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; access is subscription-based
  • Limited to macOS and Rocky Linux workstations
  • Built for professional finishing rather than general-purpose editing
  • Annual subscription starts at $545
  • Monthly pricing is $103 per month
  • No free plan for ongoing access
Our verdict

Autodesk Flame is professional finishing and visual effects software for commercials, television episodes, trailers, and feature films. It brings editorial timeline tools, 2D and 3D compositing, color grading, keying, camera tracking,…

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Silhouette is a GPU-accelerated desktop application and plugin for professional visual-effects artists and studios. Boris FX combines advanced rotoscoping, matte creation, keying, tracking, paint, warping, morphing, and node-based…

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  1. Autodesk FlameVisual Effects Software 9.230-day trial
  2. SilhouetteVisual Effects Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Autodesk Flame — where it wins

    • Node-based 2D and 3D compositing with keying and matte tools
    • Combines editing, HDR-ready grading, tracking, and image isolation
    • Background rendering supports GPU-based production workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access is subscription-based
    • Limited to macOS and Rocky Linux workstations
    • Built for professional finishing rather than general-purpose editing

  • Silhouette — where it wins

    • Advanced roto, matte creation, keying, tracking, and cleanup tools
    • 400+ compositing nodes with HDR paint and machine-learning masking
    • Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with major VFX integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual subscription starts at $545
    • Monthly pricing is $103 per month
    • No free plan for ongoing access
  • Autodesk Flame9.2/10 · 30-day trial

    A professional finishing suite combining compositing, editing, grading, tracking, and AI-assisted isolation.

    Visit Autodesk FlameFull verdict →
  • Silhouette8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A deep VFX toolkit for advanced roto and compositing cleanup, priced for professionals.

    Visit Boris FXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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