Linearity Move vs Placeit

Linearity Move and Placeit 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.

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Linearity Move vs Placeit at a glance

Linearity MovePlaceitsmooth.video
PriceFree plan, Pro at US$14.99 a month or US$119.99 a year on the App StoreSingle purchases, or a subscription from US$89.69 a yearFree, no paid plan

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Linearity Move and Placeit before you decide.

Linearity Move

Platform
Mac and iPad apps
Account
Linearity account required
Files
A few on the free plan, unlimited on Pro
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.video

Placeit

Watermark
On previews, until you buy
What you can change
Text, colours, images and music in the template
Formats
MP4 for videos, PNG for designs
Product mockups and logo generator
Yes

When Placeit fits better

You sell merch and need photo mockups of your designs on shirts, mugs and phones, or want a logo generated for you along with matching assets. smooth.video only animates.

Placeit vs smooth.video

When smooth.video fits better

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.

You need one intro or logo animation rather than a subscription, want it to move your way, or need it on a transparent background.

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Questions

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. Keep as many as you like in your browser, and save any of them as a .smooth file.
Can I use my own logo?
Yes. Import it as an image, remove its background in one click if it has one, and animate it.
Does smooth.video make mockups?
No. It animates: intros, logo reveals, titles and social posts. For product mockups, Placeit is the better tool.
Is there a watermark?
No. The download is free and clean.