Renderforest vs Linearity Move
Renderforest 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
Renderforest vs Linearity Move at a glance
| Renderforest | Linearity Move | smooth.video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, then paid plans with monthly credits | 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 |
- Price
- RenderforestFree plan, then paid plans with monthly credits
- 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
- RenderforestRequired
- Linearity MoveLinearity account required
- smooth.videoNot needed
As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Renderforest and Linearity Move before you decide.
Renderforest
- Watermark
- On free plan exports
- Export resolution
- 720p on the free and Lite plans, 1080p on Pro, 4K on Business
- How you edit
- Template scenes, some with fixed, pre-rendered animation
- Where your files live
- In your Renderforest account
- AI video, text-to-speech, stock footage
- Yes
- Logos and websites
- Yes, in the same account
When Renderforest fits better
You want a finished video from very little input: an AI-generated clip, a voiceover read by text-to-speech, stock footage, or a logo and a website made in the same place. smooth.video has none of those.
Renderforest vs smooth.videoLinearity Move
- Platform
- Mac and iPad apps
- 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.videoWhen smooth.video fits better
You want an intro, a logo sting or an animated title in full HD or 4K without buying a plan, and you'd like to change how things move, not only the text inside a scene.
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 use a Renderforest template in smooth.video?
No, but smooth.video has its own gallery of intros, logo reveals and titles, and every element in them can be changed.
Is my video rendered on a server?
No. The export runs in your browser, so there's no queue and nothing to upload. A long 4K video takes a while on a slower computer.
Is there a watermark?
No, never, at any resolution.
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