DragonBones
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Open-source 2D skeletal animation tool for creating and editing character animations with bone-based rigging for games and interactive media.
Pros
- +Free and open-source with no licensing costs
- +Efficient skeletal animation pipeline
Cons
- -Smaller community than commercial alternatives
- -Steeper learning curve for beginners
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