What it does
Toon Boom Harmony is subscription software for drawing, rigging and compositing 2D animation. Essentials, Advanced and Premium editions cover different production needs. A 14-day trial requires a Toon Boom account and card details for age verification; Toon Boom says the trial itself does not charge the card.
Pick an edition for the animation method
| Edition | Main focus |
|---|---|
| Essentials | Fundamental drawing, painting and animation |
| Advanced | Traditional paperless animation and simpler cutout work |
| Premium | More elaborate cutout rigs and effects for studio production |
Harmony combines rough drawings, character rigs and compositing within the same project workflow. Attribute Controllers can add offsets over existing animation, with Grid 2D, Multi-Point Blend, Slider and Slider Timeline controls. A Selection Lock node prevents accidental Camera-view selection while keeping elements editable in the Timeline.
Start with the 14-day trial
Sign in to the Toon Boom store and choose the trial download for your operating system. Your account profile and card details are required. After installation, choose Try Now in the Activation Wizard and sign in with the same Toon Boom ID.
The trial is time-limited rather than a free plan. The product page presents subscription prices per month with annual billing; confirm your edition and currency in the store before purchasing.
Strengths
- Drawing, rigging and compositing can use shared project files
- Attribute Controllers add adjustments without replacing existing keyframes
- Edition descriptions separate drawn and cutout workflows
Watch out for
- The trial requires account and card details
- Advanced cutout rigs and the larger effects toolset require Premium
Best for
- Studios combining drawn and rigged 2D animation
- Freelance animators working with Harmony project files
Sources
- Toon Boom Harmony: editions and features (Oct 27, 2026)
- How to get a free trial of a Toon Boom product (Oct 27, 2026)
- Activating a Toon Boom trial licence (Oct 27, 2026)