Fusion vs Silhouette

Fusion9.1Visit SSilhouette8.7Visit

Higher score Fusion #3 in Visual Effects Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fusion

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S Silhouette #5 in Visual Effects Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Boris FX

• Fusion fits best

  Broad VFX compositing on a budget

• Silhouette fits best

  Advanced roto and compositing cleanup

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Side by side

Feature	Fusion 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SSilhouette 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Visual Effects Software	#5 in Visual Effects Software
Best for	Broad VFX compositing on a budget	Advanced roto and compositing cleanup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$545/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fusion 5/5 · 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	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Mac, Windows, Linux	Not checked yet
Render engine	Gpu	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free Fusion page included with DaVinci Resolve Covers keying, rotoscoping, tracking, particles, and true 3D Runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux with GPU processing	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	Standalone Studio requires a $295 one-time purchase Advanced workflows may require learning node-based compositing Distributed network rendering is listed for Fusion Studio	Annual subscription starts at $545 Monthly pricing is $103 per month No free plan for ongoing access
Our verdict	Fusion is Blackmagic Design’s compositing and visual-effects software for visual-effects artists, broadcast and motion-graphics designers, and 3D animators. Its node-based workflow supports compositing, keying, rotoscoping, motion… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fusion — where it wins

  • Free Fusion page included with DaVinci Resolve
  • Covers keying, rotoscoping, tracking, particles, and true 3D
  • Runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux with GPU processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Standalone Studio requires a $295 one-time purchase
  • Advanced workflows may require learning node-based compositing
  • Distributed network rendering is listed for Fusion Studio

• 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

• Fusion9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad VFX toolkit with a free Resolve version and a $295 Studio option.

  Visit FusionFull verdict →
• SSilhouette8.7/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit Boris FXFull verdict →