Callipeg
Callipeg: A low-cost, cross-device animation app with strong timeline and format support. Ranked #22 of 48 in 2D Character Animation Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost hybrid animation across devices.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forLow-cost hybrid animation across devices
- Free planNo
- Paid from$5 one-time
- Animation workflowHybrid
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools
- Runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Imports and exports formats for major animation workflows
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Editions are divided by platform
- Paid plans are one-time purchases rather than a subscription
Our verdict on Callipeg
Callipeg is a 2D animation application for hand-drawn, frame-by-frame work and keyframe-based motion. It is aimed at beginners, professional animators, illustrators, and studios that need drawing, timeline, layer, audio, video, and export tools across iPhone, iPad, Android tablets, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its hybrid workflow supports both pixel-based drawing and motion built with layer parenting, curves, tangents, and pivot points.
Pricing is divided by platform and edition. Callipeg mini costs $5 as a one-time purchase for the iPhone edition. Callipeg costs $15 as a one-time purchase for iPad and includes frame-by-frame and keyframe animation. Callipeg Studio costs $30 as a one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with desktop animation workflows. There is no free plan. The platform-specific structure keeps the entry price low, but buyers need to select the edition that matches their device and workflow.
For production fit, Callipeg includes onion skinning with up to eight sheets before and after the current frame, customizable brushes, selection and fill tools, drawing, video, audio, transformation, and group layers, plus timeline, shot, scene, and folder management. Imports include images, videos, image sequences, JSON, XDTS, audio, brushes, and palettes; exports include PEG, MP4, HEVC, GIF, PNG, TGA, JSON, OCA, and XDTS. Integrations with TVPaint Animation, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Blender, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, and OpenToonz make it a practical choice for hybrid workflows. Choose Callipeg for affordable cross-device animation and format flexibility; choose an alternative if you require a free plan or a single edition across platforms.
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Callipeg fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5 one-time |
| Animation workflow | Hybrid |
| Bone rigging | Not verified |
| Mesh deformation | Not verified |
| Lip sync | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Export formats | PEG, MP4, HEVC, GIF, PNG, TGA, JSON, OCA, XDTS |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: TVPaint Animation, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Blender, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, OpenToonz |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | callipeg.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Callipeg integrations
Callipeg lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- TVPaint Animation
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Adobe After Effects
- Blender
- CLIP STUDIO PAINT
- OpenToonz
Alternatives to Callipeg
- Toon Boom HarmonyA broad desktop suite for teams that need both drawn and rigged 2D production.9.4
- OpenToonzA free, full-featured 2D animation suite for artists who can manage a technical workflow.9.2
- Adobe AnimateA capable desktop animator for vector workflows, web publishing, and Adobe users.9.0
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