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24 alternatives to Animalators

Curious conversations from the world of animation

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Animalators launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Snabbt.js▲129

   A minimalistic animation library

   2015 · daniel-lundin.github.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   appealing▲245

   Mobile UI animations found in the wild

   2016 · app-ealing.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hyperdream▲69

   The Cursor of AI filmmaking

   8d ago · hyperdream.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   PixelCrew▲142

   Production-ready design from a crew of AI agents

   14d ago · pixelcrew.ai · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Midas Creature▲6

   The Automated Animation Tool

   2017 · its alternatives →

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   Algomation▲77

   A didactic, animated, exposition of algorithms

   2014 · algomation.com · its alternatives →

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   Animaker▲146

   Animated vertical video maker

   2017 · animaker.com · its alternatives →

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   Animaker▲21

   Animated videos, done right.

   2015 · animaker.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Humani: Jessie’s Story▲76

   A conversation-based narrative game

   2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Blackformat Podcast - Episode 0▲57

    Interviews with designers, illustrators, and animators

    2016 · blackformat.com · its alternatives →

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    JazzHands by IFTTT▲107

    A keyframe-based animation framework

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Animalators - Episode 10▲3

    Animator Zac Dixon interviews Jordan Scott

    2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Chatbots▲102

    Conversational UI and the future of online interaction

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Creators Call - 5: 3Doodler▲56

    An interview with Allison Vicenzi of 3Doodler

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The FATcast - The Virtual Assistant Who’s Virtually Human▲58

    Amy: The Virtual Assistant Who's Virtually Human

    2016 · ia902802.us.archive.org · its alternatives →

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    Brainfluence - #96: Your Brain on Animation with Carla Clark, Ph.D.▲62

    Hosted by Roger Dooley

    2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Wipster▲96

    A workflow and collaboration tool for video creatives

    2015 · wipster.io · its alternatives →

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    O'Reilly Bots - #4 - Cathy Pearl on voice user interfaces for bots▲61

    The basics of VUI design

    2016 · oreilly.com · its alternatives →

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    What are conversational bots?▲102

    An introduction to and overview of AI-driven chatbots

    2016 · oreilly.com · its alternatives →

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    My Grandmother's Lingo▲62

    Interactive animation that uses voice-activated gaming

    2016 · sbs.com.au · its alternatives →

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    Imaginary Worlds — Fixing the Hobo Suit▲54

    A look at how superhero costumes have improved over time

    2015 · imaginaryworldspodcast.org · its alternatives →

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    How CrispTalks delivers affordable animated videos▲65

    A chat with Rachna Ghiya, the founder of CrispTalks

    2015 · archive.org · its alternatives →

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    The Wolf Among Us▲71

    An episodic interactive mystery drama graphic adventure

    2015 · telltale.com · its alternatives →

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    Narrative▲116

    AI-first video editor, just describe edits & refine in chat

    19d ago · usenarrative.ai · its alternatives →

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