Skip to content

MacVim vs MotionArtist

A side-by-side look at MacVim and MotionArtist. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MacVim

MacVim

Development

MacVim is a free, open source GUI version of the popular Vim text editor for macOS. It has a native macOS look and feel and includes additional features like clipboard support not found in terminal-based Vim.

vimtext-editormacosopen-source
MotionArtist

MotionArtist

Graphics & Design

MotionArtist is a 2D animation software that allows users to create frame-by-frame animations, vector graphics, and motion graphics. It has an intuitive interface with useful tools for animation including onion skinning, shape tweening, bone rigging, and camera movements.

2d-animationvector-graphicsmotion-graphicsonion-skinningshape-tweeningbone-riggingcamera-movements