Notch

8.0easy start · #15 of 108
in Animation Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac, Windows. Paid plans from $21/mo.

Notch is ranked #15 of 108 in animation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS, Windows. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $21/mo.

Notch plans and pricing

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Indie $279/yr billed annually 1080p export · Non-commercial use notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

VFX $117/mo Cancel anytime 16K x 16K export notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

RFX $216/mo Cancel anytime 4096x2160 Notch Block playback notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

Render Nodes $21/mo No recurring charges; select months and machines at checkout 1 machine notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

Playback leasing $91/mo Only pay for the time you need Unlimited projects · Unlimited locations notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

Fixed Installation HD $835/mo Permanent content in one fixed location HD quality · 1 project · 1 location notch.one · 22 Sept 2026

Compared on animation software

Free plan: No

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The record

Supported platforms: Windows
What it does: Notch is a next-generation, natively GPU-accelerated graphics powerhouse and a 3D motion design tool that works in real time.
Node graph: Its node graph lets users connect anything to anything for real-time motion-design workflows.
Renderers: Notch has four physically based GPU renderers called NURA that can be switched in real time without changing the scene, lighting or materials.
Creative features: The feature set includes compositing, cloners, video processing, physics, physically based materials, particles, volumetrics, JavaScript scripting and networking controls.
Interactive integrations: Supported interactive integrations include Kinect, NVIDIA tracking SDKs, Xsens, OptiTrack, Perception Neuron, Hokuyo Lidar, TUIO, Blacktrax and Windows Touch.
Protocols and APIs: Notch supports OSC, MIDI, ArtNet, NDI, Spout, RTMP/RTMPS/RTP streaming, virtual webcam output and an internal Web/HTTP API.
Latest release: Notch 2026.2 adds ONNX AI-image processing support, Gaussian Splats and Custom Shaders.
System requirement: Notch requires Windows 10 or higher on 64-bit x86 with a discrete GPU.
After Effects: The Notch for After Effects beta supports Adobe After Effects 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 on Windows.
NotchLC plugin: The free NotchLC plugin supports Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Media Encoder on Windows and macOS Intel or Apple Silicon.
Security measures: Notch says it uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access.
Data location: Notch states that it is a UK company and that its servers are located in the EEA, with safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for international transfers.
Connectivity: Notch Builder requires periodic internet access, especially for installation and license activation, while Notch Playback does not require internet access to run after activation.
Price from: $21/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Animation Software in 2026#15 of 108
Best Visual Effects Software in 2026#7 of 37
Best 3D Animation Software in 2026#7 of 31
Best Virtual Production Software in 2026#2 of 25

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