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MOTION CANVAS ALTERNATIVE

A Motion Canvas alternative for when you'd rather not code it

Love explainer animations but not writing every scene in TypeScript? Describe it, let your agent write it, then fine-tune on a timeline.

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From $19.9/mo · Works with Claude Code & Codex · Independent, not affiliated with Anthropic

A paid Creator or Studio subscription is required. There is no Free plan.

MOTION CANVAS

  • TypeScript scenes
  • Live preview
  • Build charts yourself
  • Free, open source

CLAUDE MOTION

  • A brief in plain words
  • HyperFrames timeline
  • ECharts built in
  • $19.9 / $49.9 per month

RUNS ON YOUR OWN CLAUDE CODE OR CODEX · BUILT ON HYPERFRAMES · MP4 + INTERACTIVE WEB

Side by side

  • Less code

    Your agent writes the scenes.

  • Built-in charts

    ECharts, styled.

  • Interactive web

    Plus MP4.

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MOTION CANVASCLAUDE MOTION
You writeTypeScript scenesA brief in plain words
EditorLive previewHyperFrames timeline
ChartsBuild yourselfECharts built in
OutputVideoWeb + MP4
CostFree, open source$19.9 / $49.9 per month

Which one fits you

  • Stay with Motion Canvas

    If you love authoring in code.

  • Try Claude Motion

    If you start from a document.

  • Use both

    Prototype with an agent, hand-tune in code.

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  1. 01You enjoy authoring animation in code and want full control → Motion Canvas.
  2. 02You need a fully open-source pipeline → Motion Canvas.
  3. 03You start from a document, not a blank scene → Claude Motion.
  4. 04You need quizzes, filters or share links → Claude Motion.

Code when you want it, timeline when you don't

  • Trim and retime

    Move clips and change timing on a HyperFrames timeline.

  • Swap in blocks

    Charts, captions and transitions from the HyperFrames catalog.

  • Or just ask

    Tell Claude Code what to change; it edits the same composition.

Get started

Start from a motion style

Every style comes with charts, filters, quizzes and drag-and-drop. Or let your agent design freely.

An animated story. Pick several looks you like; your agent matches one to the content.

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Match and create
Browse all motion styles

All the features you need

  • Motion styles

    Pick a style or let your agent design freely.

  • Animated charts

    ECharts built in, styled to match.

  • Quizzes & drag-and-drop

    Interactive by default.

  • HyperFrames timeline

    Edit clips, timing and blocks.

  • Voiceover

    English and Chinese, brand names said right.

  • Music

    Generate now or add later.

  • Share links

    Public or password, with stats.

  • MP4 render

    Local and deterministic.

How to switch from Motion Canvas in 3 steps

  1. 1Paste the one-line install into Claude Code or Codex.
  2. 2Drop in your doc and pick a motion style — choose music now or later.
  3. 3Fine-tune on the HyperFrames timeline, then render MP4 or share a link.
Install Claude Motion: run npx -y claudemotion@latest setup and follow the output.

First run opens your browser to sign in — one click, no terminal.

Your questions, answered

Can I use both?

Yes — they don't conflict. Many developers prototype with an agent and hand-tune in code.

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Describe the animation. Skip the boilerplate.

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