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E-mote

Freemium#30 of 48 in 2D Character Animation Software

E-mote: A parameter-driven animation editor with a free edition and SDK export options. Ranked #30 of 48 in 2D Character Animation Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for creators making parameter-driven character puppets.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Creators making parameter-driven character puppets
Free plan
Yes
Animation workflow
Hybrid
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Import layered PSD artwork and edit poses and expression parameters.
- Combine timelines, easing, transitions, and configurable physics behavior.
- Free edition outputs video and exports files for Unity and TyranoScript.
Where it doesn't
- Commercial SDK plans limit licensing to one editor and one platform.
- Free-edition commercial use is subject to the vendor's terms.
- Paid MovieMaker pricing varies by update contract, which the comparison does not map.

Our verdict on E-mote

E-mote is a 2D character-animation editor and SDK for creators who want to turn layered artwork into parameter-driven character puppets. Its authoring tools cover poses, expression parameters, timelines, transitions, and physics behavior such as hair or accessory movement. The vendor describes uses including visual-novel-style and social games, so it is a fit for character-led game projects as well as video creation. It is less suited to teams seeking a broad, general-purpose animation suite rather than a character-focused workflow.

The workflow starts with layered PSD artwork imported into character templates. Editors can adjust poses and expressions, combine main and difference timelines, and configure easing and physics. Character data can be exported for the E-mote SDK, while the free Movie Maker edition can produce video and export character files for Unity and TyranoScript. Integrations also include WebGL SDK and 宴. That combination gives creators a route from authored character motion to game or web deployment, while keeping the core emphasis on prepared character artwork and parameterized movement.

The product family spans a free Movie Maker edition, commercial SDK licensing, Indies, MovieMaker, and Academic. According to the vendor's pricing pages, prices are quoted in yen before tax; the supplied comparison does not tie MovieMaker's quoted amount to its annual-update or one-time-purchase option. The commercial SDK plans include one editor and one platform, while Academic covers SDK use for Windows, Android, and iOS. Free-edition personal and doujin commercial use is subject to vendor terms. Choose E-mote if character puppets, game SDK export, and video output are central; consider another tool if your project needs broader animation authoring or licensing flexibility.

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E-mote pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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E-mote fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Animation workflow	Hybrid
Bone rigging	Not verified
Mesh deformation	Yes
Lip sync	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows, WebGL
Export formats	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Unity SDK, WebGL SDK, TyranoScript, 宴
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	emote.mtwo.co.jp
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

E-mote integrations

E-mote lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Unity SDK
WebGL SDK
TyranoScript
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