Jitter vs Linearity Move
Jitter and Linearity Move side by side, as of September 2026: what each one costs, what it's made for, and when smooth.video, a free animation tool that runs in your browser with no account, does the job instead.
- Free
- No signup
- No watermark
Jitter vs Linearity Move at a glance
| Jitter | Linearity Move | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, then paid plans per editor | Free plan, Pro at US$14.99 a month or US$119.99 a year on the App Store | Free, no paid plan |
| Account | Required | Linearity account required | Not needed |
| Files | 3 workspace files on the free plan, unlimited drafts | A few on the free plan, unlimited on Pro | Unlimited, as .smooth files on your computer |
- Price
- JitterFree plan, then paid plans per editor
- Linearity MoveFree plan, Pro at US$14.99 a month or US$119.99 a year on the App Store
- smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
- Account
- JitterRequired
- Linearity MoveLinearity account required
- smooth.videoNot needed
- Files
- Jitter3 workspace files on the free plan, unlimited drafts
- Linearity MoveA few on the free plan, unlimited on Pro
- smooth.videoUnlimited, as .smooth files on your computer
As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Jitter and Linearity Move before you decide.
Jitter
- Watermark
- On free plan exports
- Export resolution
- 720p on the free plan, 1080p on Pro, 4K on Max
- Transparent video
- Max plan and above
- Real-time collaboration
- Yes
- Figma import
- Yes
- Lottie export
- Yes
When Jitter fits better
You design in Figma and want your frames brought straight in, several people work in the same file, or you ship Lottie animations in an app or a website. smooth.video has no Figma import, no collaboration and no Lottie export.
Jitter vs smooth.videoLinearity Move
- Platform
- Mac and iPad apps
- Figma, Illustrator and Sketch import
- Yes
- Shape morphing and Lottie export
- Yes
- Shared workspaces
- Yes
When Linearity Move fits better
You design on a Mac or an iPad, bring artwork in from Figma, Illustrator or Sketch, need shapes that morph, or deliver Lottie files. smooth.video does none of those.
Linearity Move vs smooth.videoWhen smooth.video fits better
You need a logo reveal, an animated post, a lower third or a YouTube intro, you want it today, and you'd rather not sign up for another tool or pay to remove a watermark.
You're on Windows, Linux or a Chromebook, or you just want to open a tab, animate a title or a logo, and export it without creating another account.
Open the editor- Free, full stop
- No plan, no trial, no credits, no export limit.
- No account
- Open the page and the editor is already there.
- Nothing is uploaded
- Your files are read and rendered by your own browser.
- No watermark
- Every export is clean, at any size, 4K included.
Start from a template
See all 203 templatesOpen one, change the words, export. Every element stays editable.
Questions
Can I import Jitter or Figma files?
No. smooth.video imports images, video, audio and layered Photoshop files.
Can an AI assistant make the animation for me?
Yes. A smooth.video project is a plain JSON scene, and its whole format is published at smooth.video/llms.txt. Point ChatGPT, Claude or another assistant at it, describe your animation, and open the file it gives you in the editor.
How can it be free?
There is no server doing the work: the editor and every export run in your browser, so one more user costs nothing to serve.
Can I import Figma designs?
Not directly. Export the pieces you want to move as PNG and drop them in, or bring a layered PSD to get each layer as its own element.
Can I export Lottie?
No. smooth.video exports MP4, WebM, GIF and images.
Is there a limit on projects?
No. Save each project as a .smooth file on your computer, as many as you need. The editor autosaves the one you're working on in your browser.
Or skip the decision.
smooth.video is free, opens in a tab and exports without a watermark. Try it while you compare.
Open the editor- Free
- No signup
- No watermark