Overview
Rive is a modern design tool for creating interactive, real-time animations that feel alive in your apps, games, and websites. Unlike traditional timeline-based animation tools that export heavy video files or sprite sheets, Rive produces lightweight, vector-based animations that can respond to user input and runtime logic. Designers build animations in the Rive editor, then developers integrate them directly using Rive’s runtimes for popular platforms such as web, iOS, Android, and game engines.
With Rive, motion is not just played, it’s controlled. State machines let you define how animations react to taps, hovers, gestures, in‑game events, or system states, without requiring designers to write code. This enables highly polished UI micro‑interactions, animated icons, onboarding flows, and character animations that stay perfectly in sync with product behavior.
Because Rive runs in real time, teams can iterate quickly, reduce asset sizes, and maintain visual consistency across platforms. Designers and developers collaborate more smoothly: designers own the motion logic in the editor, while developers simply hook up inputs in code. Whether you’re building a mobile app, a complex design system, an interactive website, or a game, Rive gives your product UI the fluid, responsive motion that today’s users expect.
Pricing
Freemium
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Use Cases
- Design rich UI micro-interactions such as button presses, toggles, and navigation transitions that respond smoothly to user input in real time.
- Create animated brand illustrations, logos, and onboarding flows that feel dynamic across web and mobile without large video files.
- Build responsive in-game character and environment animations that react to gameplay events using Rive’s state machines.
- Prototype and test motion-heavy product concepts quickly, then hand off production-ready assets directly to developers.
- Maintain a shared interactive motion library for design systems, ensuring consistent animations across multiple products and platforms.
Features
Real-time interactive animations
Vector-based, lightweight assets
Powerful animation state machines
Cross-platform runtime integrations
Designer-friendly motion workflow
Live preview and instant iteration
Team collaboration and asset reuse
Supports apps, web, and games
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FAQ
What is Rive and how is it different from traditional animation tools?
Rive is an interactive animation design tool that creates real-time, vector-based animations which respond to user input and app logic. Unlike traditional tools that mainly export videos or sprite sheets, Rive lets designers define behaviors through state machines, and developers integrate those animations directly into apps, websites, and games.
Which platforms and frameworks does Rive support?
Rive provides runtimes for popular platforms including web, iOS, Android, and various game engines, enabling you to embed interactive animations directly into your product. Check the official documentation for the latest list of supported frameworks and integrations.
Do I need to know how to code to use Rive?
Designers can create and manage animations, including state machines, entirely within the Rive editor without writing code. Developers then connect those animations to real data and interactions in code using the provided runtimes, enabling a clear separation between motion design and implementation.
How does Rive impact performance and file size?
Rive uses vector-based assets and real-time rendering, which typically results in smaller file sizes and smoother performance compared to large video exports or dense sprite sheets. Properly implemented Rive animations are well-suited for production mobile apps, web interfaces, and games.
Is Rive free to use and how is it priced?
Rive offers different plans depending on your usage and team needs. Some features may be available for free while others require a paid plan. For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information, please refer to the official website.