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A Jitter alternative with real 3D.

Jitter is a fast, well-liked 2D motion tool. Paraplex is for when you need what it doesn't do: advanced 3D, real glass, chrome and light, an assistant whose outputs you can fully edit every layer and keyframe of, and scenes that ship as video or as a live web embed.

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Free 1080p exports, no watermark. Runs in your browser.

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Paraplex

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Real 3D: glass, chrome, lit type, devices and camera moves

An AI assistant whose every change you review before it lands

Animated charts built from a pasted CSV

HTML, CSS or React that renders on the timeline

A live, interactive embed on your site, not only a video file

Jitter

Choose Jitter if you need

A template library of 300+

Real-time co-editing for a whole team

A Figma plugin your designers already use

Quick 2D motion without keyframes

ProRes, or 4K at 120 fps

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Run in the browser, have a free plan, export video, GIF and Lottie, and make versions from a spreadsheet.

Three differences that change what you can make.

Both tools are fast and run in your browser. These are the places where the finished piece itself comes out different, not just the workflow.

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Real 3D, not 3D effects.

As of October 2026, Jitter's 3D is effect-level: 3D flips and rotations applied to flat layers. Every Paraplex scene is real 3D, lit by real lights and environments, with physically based glass, chrome, metal and wood, cast shadows and reflective floors.

It still edits like a flat design tool: press D and the camera faces the frame head-on, with smart guides and auto layout. Add depth when you want it, import GLB models, and on Pro, switch to the path-traced Studio render for final frames.

Paraplex

Lit 3D scenes, physically based materials, GLB import, path-traced Studio render (Pro)

Jitter

3D flip and rotation effects on flat layers

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AI you approve, change by change.

Both tools now build editable layers with AI instead of a flat video, so the difference is the workflow around it. Paraplex's assistant works with 140 tools across layers, keyframes, camera moves and materials, and every turn arrives as a preview you Apply or Discard. Applied changes undo in one step, and Director mode writes a plan and a storyboard before it builds.

Paraplex

140 tools; every turn a preview you Apply or Discard; one-step undo

Jitter

AI chat and Superagents in Balanced or Smart mode; results stay editable

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Charts, code and live embeds.

Paste a CSV and Paraplex builds an animated bar, line, pie or scatter chart where every bar is a layer. Paste HTML, CSS or a React component and it becomes a code layer that runs on the timeline's clock, GSAP timelines included. Then publish the scene as a live embed that answers hover, click, drag and scroll, so one scene can be your site's hero and your launch video.

Paraplex

Charts from a CSV, code layers, interactive embeds with state machines

Jitter

Chart templates and counters; exports video, GIF and Lottie

Paraplex vs Jitter, feature by feature

As of October 2026
Paraplex and Jitter compared feature by feature, as of October 2026
ParaplexJitter
3DReal 3D scenes: physically based glass, chrome and metal, lights, HDRI and shadows; path-traced Studio render (Pro); GLB and glTF importNo native 3D scenes; 3D flip effects and AI-built 3D rotations on flat layers
GlassLiquid glass with 10 keyframeable dials, inside a lit 3D sceneAn animatable 2D glass effect with refraction, depth, dispersion, frost and light controls (May 2026)
AIAn assistant with 140 tools edits layers, keyframes, camera and materials; every turn is a preview you Apply or Discard; Director mode storyboards firstJitter AI and Superagents edit layers on the canvas, in Balanced (Claude Sonnet 5.5) or Smart (Claude Opus 5.5) mode; Jitter MCP in beta since October 20, 2026
TimelineKeyframe timeline with a diamond on every setting, 23 easing presets and springs; pieces of 1 to 60 s at 10 to 120 fpsAction-based timeline with no keyframes required; easing presets and custom curves
Video exportFree: 1080p at 30 fps, no watermark. Pro: 4K at 60 fpsFree: 720p at 30 fps, with a watermark. Pro: 1080p at 60 fps. Max and Ultra: 4K at 120 fps
FormatsMP4, WebM, GIF, PNG, Lottie (flat layers), USDZ and a live web embedMP4, MOV, WebM, GIF and Lottie; ProRes on Pro and up
Transparent videoWebM with alpha and PNG sequences, on ProProRes 4444 and WebM, on Max and up
Data and variantsCharts from a pasted CSV; one version per spreadsheet row, columns matched to layers by name; every format and variant in one batch on ProBulk Create from a CSV for text and image swaps (July 2026); chart templates; batch export on Max and up
Live web embedInteractive embed with hover, click, drag, scroll, state machines, breakpoints and an embed APINot listed; exports video, GIF and Lottie
Templates62 in 13 categories300+
CollaborationNo real-time co-editing yet; shareable links, links to an editable copy and notes on the canvasReal-time co-editing and comments in a shared workspace; up to 10 editors on Pro and 50 on Max
FigmaPaste SVG from Figma as editable vector paths; import design tokens from Figma variable exportsFigma plugin used by more than 300,000 designers
PriceFree plan; Pro $19/mo billed yearly or $24 month to monthFree plan; Pro, Max and Ultra are billed per editor (prices at jitter.video/pricing)

Jitter ships updates most weeks, so check its changelog for anything newer than October 21, 2026. Both tools export video, GIF and Lottie. The biggest gaps run in both directions: real 3D and live embeds on one side, templates and team editing on the other.

Sources: Jitter product page, Jitter pricing, Jitter changelog, Jitter customers, Paraplex pricing.

When Jitter is the better choice.

Jitter is a strong tool, and for some teams it's the right one. As of October 2026, pick it in these cases, or use Paraplex beside it for the shots that need 3D. If that's you, then check back in with us in a few months - we're building & improving our product fast.

A much bigger template library.

Jitter has 300+ templates. Paraplex has 62, each with the ability to edit every layer, keyframe, light and camera movement. Paraplex is adding new templates every week.

Live co-editing for a team.

Jitter workspaces edit together in real time, with comments and up to 50 editors on Max. Paraplex has no real-time co-editing yet: you share a link or send someone an editable copy.

A Figma plugin with a following.

Jitter's Figma plugin is used by more than 300,000 designers and brings frames in as editable layers in a click. Paraplex's Figma plugin just launched in October, 2026.

2D motion without keyframes.

Jitter's action-based timeline lets you tell layers what to do without setting keyframes, which suits quick social and UI animation. Paraplex's AI assistant helps you deal with keyframes quickly and painlessly.

ProRes, and 4K at 120 fps.

Jitter exports ProRes on Pro and up, and 4K at 120 fps on Max. Paraplex video exports run up to 4K at 60 fps, on Pro. Stay tuned for this feature to come to Paraplex.

A long track record.

Jitter says more than 20,000 brands and agencies use it, with customer stories from Perplexity, Deliveroo and Gamma. Paraplex is just getting started.

Moving work over from Jitter.

Paraplex is designed to be easy to start using, but it doesn't open Jitter project files yet. Bring your work across in open formats, then add what was missing. Import design systems, 3D models, fonts, tokens, and raw HTML/JS/CSS code into Paraplex with just a few clicks.

Lottie.

Jitter exports Lottie on every plan. Paraplex opens .json and .lottie files as native layers with their keyframes and easing, and lists anything Lottie can't carry instead of dropping it.

SVG.

Paste SVG code from Figma, Illustrator or a code editor, and every shape arrives as an editable vector path with its colors and strokes.

Fonts.

Upload your TTF or OTF fonts once. They're saved inside the project and travel with it.

Then add the depth.

Give flat layers depth, a glass or chrome material, a light and a camera move, while their keyframes stay on the timeline.

Other Jitter alternatives.

Paraplex isn't the only option. If your work leans a different way, these tools are worth a look, as of October 2026.

Best for UI motion inside Figma

Figma Motion

A keyframe timeline in the same file as your components, with presets and the Figma agent to rough out motion. In open beta since June 2026.

Best for compositing and VFX

After Effects

Adobe's desktop app for layered compositing, visual effects and frame-level control, with a deep plugin and template ecosystem.

Best for interactive motion inside apps

Rive

Interactive animations driven by state machines, shipped in apps, games and sites through Rive's own runtimes.

Best for Lottie-first product UI

Lottielab

A browser editor built around making and editing Lottie animations for apps and websites.

Best for procedural 2D motion

Cavalry

A desktop app for procedural, rule-based and data-driven 2D animation.

Questions about Paraplex and Jitter

What is the best Jitter alternative for 3D motion design?

As of October 2026, Paraplex is a browser-based Jitter alternative for 3D motion: its scenes use real lights and physically based glass, chrome and metal, while Jitter offers 3D flip and rotation effects on flat layers. For 2D motion with a large template library and team collaboration, Jitter remains a strong choice.

Does Jitter support 3D?

As of October 2026, Jitter offers effect-level 3D, such as 3D flips in its Effects panel and 3D rotations built with Jitter AI, rather than native 3D scenes with lights and materials.

Is Paraplex free?

Yes. Paraplex's free plan includes the whole editor, exports video up to 1080p at 30 fps with no watermark, and comes with 100 AI credits a month. Pro costs $19 a month billed yearly or $24 month to month and adds 4K at 60 fps, transparent video, batch export, Studio render and 1,500 AI credits a month.

Does Paraplex have as many templates as Jitter?

No. As of October 2026, Paraplex has 62 editable templates in 13 categories, against Jitter's 300+. Every Paraplex template keeps its layers, keyframes, lights and camera moves open to edit.

Can Paraplex export Lottie like Jitter?

Yes. Paraplex exports the flat parts of a scene (shapes, text, pictures and groups with their keyframes and curves) as Lottie, and it also imports Lottie files as editable layers. Lottie can't carry 3D, lights, particles, effects or camera moves, so Paraplex lists those instead of dropping them silently.

Does Paraplex support real-time collaboration like Jitter?

Not yet. As of October 2026, Paraplex offers shareable links, links that give someone their own editable copy, and notes on the canvas, while Jitter workspaces support real-time co-editing and comments, with up to 10 editors on Pro and 50 on Max.

How is Paraplex's AI different from Jitter AI?

Both build editable layers rather than a flat video. Paraplex's assistant works with 140 tools across layers, keyframes, camera moves and materials in a 3D scene, shows every turn as a preview you Apply or Discard, and can storyboard a plan first in Director mode. As of October 2026, Jitter AI runs on Claude Sonnet 5.5 or Claude Opus 5.5, depending on the mode you pick.

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Paraplex is a browser-based 3D motion design studio with an AI assistant that edits real layers and keyframes.

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Paraplex and Jitter compared feature by feature, as of October 2026
ParaplexJitter
3DReal 3D scenes: physically based glass, chrome and metal, lights, HDRI and shadows; path-traced Studio render (Pro); GLB and glTF importNo native 3D scenes; 3D flip effects and AI-built 3D rotations on flat layers
GlassLiquid glass with 10 keyframeable dials, inside a lit 3D sceneAn animatable 2D glass effect with refraction, depth, dispersion, frost and light controls (May 2026)
AIAn assistant with 140 tools edits layers, keyframes, camera and materials; every turn is a preview you Apply or Discard; Director mode storyboards firstJitter AI and Superagents edit layers on the canvas, in Balanced (Claude Sonnet 5.5) or Smart (Claude Opus 5.5) mode; Jitter MCP in beta since October 20, 2026
TimelineKeyframe timeline with a diamond on every setting, 23 easing presets and springs; pieces of 1 to 60 s at 10 to 120 fpsAction-based timeline with no keyframes required; easing presets and custom curves
Video exportFree: 1080p at 30 fps, no watermark. Pro: 4K at 60 fpsFree: 720p at 30 fps, with a watermark. Pro: 1080p at 60 fps. Max and Ultra: 4K at 120 fps
FormatsMP4, WebM, GIF, PNG, Lottie (flat layers), USDZ and a live web embedMP4, MOV, WebM, GIF and Lottie; ProRes on Pro and up
Transparent videoWebM with alpha and PNG sequences, on ProProRes 4444 and WebM, on Max and up
Data and variantsCharts from a pasted CSV; one version per spreadsheet row, columns matched to layers by name; every format and variant in one batch on ProBulk Create from a CSV for text and image swaps (July 2026); chart templates; batch export on Max and up
Live web embedInteractive embed with hover, click, drag, scroll, state machines, breakpoints and an embed APINot listed; exports video, GIF and Lottie
Templates62 in 13 categories300+
CollaborationNo real-time co-editing yet; shareable links, links to an editable copy and notes on the canvasReal-time co-editing and comments in a shared workspace; up to 10 editors on Pro and 50 on Max
FigmaPaste SVG from Figma as editable vector paths; import design tokens from Figma variable exportsFigma plugin used by more than 300,000 designers
PriceFree plan; Pro $19/mo billed yearly or $24 month to monthFree plan; Pro, Max and Ultra are billed per editor (prices at jitter.video/pricing)