Overview
Rive is a design and animation tool for creating interactive, state-driven vector animations — like animated icons, onboarding flows, and game UI — that run at native performance via a lightweight runtime embedded directly into apps and games.
Available On
WebWindowsMacosAPI
Key Features
State-machine driven animations
Real-time collaborative editor
Lightweight cross-platform runtime (iOS, Android, Web, Flutter)
Vector-based, resolution-independent art
Data binding for dynamic content
Pros
- Animations run natively at small file sizes, unlike video/Lottie in some cases
- State machines allow real interactivity, not just playback
- Runtimes cover most major app platforms
Cons
- Requires developer integration work to use the runtime
- Steeper learning curve than simple animation exporters
- Smaller community than more established motion tools
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- 3 files
- Community teams
- Core editor
StandardPAID
$15/mo
- Unlimited files
- Private teams
- Version history
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Integrations
FlutterReact NativeUnity
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Quick Info
Websiterive.app
CategoryDesign & Creative
Team SizeSTARTUP
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2019
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits3.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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