Recommended for
- Solo / Indie
- Idea-Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A

Motion design shouldn't mean waiting hours for renders just to see if an idea works. Cavalry flips the script: it's a professional, real-time 2D animation software built for animators and motion designers who need to move fast and think bigger. With data-driven animation workflows, you can connect spreadsheets, animate at scale, and watch entire systems respond the moment you change a single value. No more preview lag. No more manual keyframe marathons. Just fluid, parametric animation that lets you explore, iterate, and deliver in real time. Trusted by some of the world's biggest brands, Cavalry gives you the power of enterprise-grade motion tools without the enterprise price tag. Download it free on Mac or Windows, and start building smarter, scalable motion systems today.
SSIE
Stage Fit Recommendations
Following data shows why Cavalry is recommended for listed teams. The Fit Score represents the percentage fit of Cavalry to each company stages, as calculated by the SSIE.
Stage
Fit Score
Fit Reasons
Solo / Indie
$0–$2,000 MRR
74- Creates professional 2D motion graphics in real time
- Renders animations at full speed without preview lag
- Applies magic easing for smooth motion transitions
- Manages color palettes for consistent styling
Idea-Stage
$0
90- Adjusts a single value to propagate changes across systems
- Connects spreadsheets to animate data at scale
Pre-Seed
$0–$10k MRR
90- Controls rigs with rubber hose and shape connections
- Exports animations as Lottie files for web use
Seed
$10k–$100k MRR
90- Exports animations as Lottie files for web use
Series A
$100k–$500k MRR
74- Single sign-on with SAML and directory provisioning
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