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    Bodymovin / Lottie Reviews, pricing and alternatives 2026

    Export After Effects animations to Lottie JSON for web and mobile.

    Free.

    Best for
    Content creatorFrontend DevDesigner

    Solo / Freelance

    Can work

    Team

    Can work

    What it does
    Export lottie
    Animation web
    Animation mobile
    Workflow ae
    Motion design

    Bodymovin / Lottie

    ToolTrim Verdict
    4.1/5
    Very good

    Free and essential to export After Effects animations to the web as Lottie.

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    Our take

    Understanding Bodymovin / Lottie.

    Bodymovin is the free (open-source) plugin that popularized the Lottie format. It does one precise thing: export an animation created in After Effects as a lightweight JSON file (Lottie), which then plays natively on web, iOS, Android or React Native. The result: crisp, smooth vector animations far lighter than a GIF or video. It's become the standard bridge between motion designers and developers.

    The principle: the designer animates in After Effects, exports with Bodymovin, and the developer integrates the Lottie file. Everyone wins, and it's free.

    The limit to know: Bodymovin doesn't export everything (some After Effects effects don't carry over), and the result is an animation that loops, with no interactivity. If you need animations that react to user actions, look at Rive. But for lightweight web animation from After Effects, Bodymovin stays the reflex.

    Practical uses

    • Export an After Effects animation to Lottie for a website
    • Embed lightweight micro-animations in a mobile app
    • Animate a performant vector icon or loader
    • Deliver an animation in JSON format to developers

    Pros and cons

    What Bodymovin / Lottie does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.

    Pros

    • Completely free and open source
    • Exports After Effects animations to Lottie (lightweight JSON)
    • Crisp, performant vector animations on web and mobile
    • Lottie format is now a standard, played natively everywhere

    Cons

    • Doesn't handle all After Effects effects (some don't export)
    • No interactivity: for that, Rive fits better
    • Depends on After Effects to create the animations
    • A few technical settings to understand for a clean export

    Bodymovin / Lottie: when it makes sense.

    Free and essential to export After Effects animations to the web as Lottie. For native interactivity without AE, Rive goes further.

    Keep if

    You animate in After Effects and must deliver lightweight web or mobile animations. You want crisp, performant vector animations (Lottie)

    Challenge if

    You want interactive animations driven by the app: Rive fits better. You don't use After Effects

    How much does Bodymovin / Lottie cost?

    Free0 €

    Completely free and open source

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    Bodymovin / LottieCurrent

    Export After Effects animations to Lottie JSON for web and mobile.

    4.1ToolTrim score
    Monthly price
    Free
    Free plan
    Included
    Rive preview
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    Rive

    Native interactive animation for web and mobile. Replaces Lottie for complex projects.

    3.9ToolTrim score
    Monthly price
    12€
    Free plan
    Included

    Bodymovin / Lottie Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free (Free).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You want interactive animations driven by the app: Rive fits better; You don't use After Effects.
    Alternatives
    Rive.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Free and essential to export After Effects animations to the web as Lottie.

    Our verdict on Bodymovin / Lottie.

    Why this verdict

    Very good

    Bodymovin / Lottie is hard to replace short-term, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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    What is Bodymovin / Lottie used for?

    Export After Effects animations to Lottie JSON for web and mobile.

    How much does Bodymovin / Lottie cost?

    Bodymovin / Lottie costs €0 (free) (Free plan). Price verified on 2026-06-15.

    Is Bodymovin / Lottie suitable for beginners?

    Bodymovin / Lottie suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Bodymovin / Lottie worth the price?

    Free and essential to export After Effects animations to the web as Lottie. For native interactivity without AE, Rive goes further.

    What are the best alternatives to Bodymovin / Lottie?

    The main alternatives to Bodymovin / Lottie are: Rive.