DragonBones vs Spine
| DragonBones | Spine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $70.83/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Animation workflow | rigged | — |
| Bone rigging | Yes | — |
| Mesh deformation | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Export formats | JSON (DragonBones and Egret MovieClip data) | JSON, binary, GIF, PNG, JPEG, AVI, QuickTime video, texture atlas |
Both are listed in Best 2D Character Animation Software. On The Geeks Club, Spine scores higher on our published basis.