Is Eclipse Animator better than Moon Animator 2?

On paper, Eclipse lists more Blender-style tools, such as an IK toggle, a graph editor, animation layers, live collaboration and two-way Blender export. Moon Animator 2 has been on the Creator Store since 2020, while Eclipse launched on October 14, 2026 and its developers say to expect bugs.

Is Moon Animator 2 free?

No. Moon Animator 2 by xsixx is a paid plugin. Its listing advertised a 33% off sale in late September 2026. Check the Creator Store page for the current price.

Can I switch from Moon Animator to Eclipse?

You can install both plugins in Roblox Studio at the same time and try Eclipse on a copy of your rig. The developers have not published a tool for converting Moon Animator project files.

Which one should a beginner use?

If Eclipse is still free when you read this, it is worth trying first. The official tutorial covers the basics in about 13 minutes. If you need something stable for a deadline, the long-established plugin is the safer choice for now.

Are there other free Roblox animation plugins?

Yes. Roblox Studio includes a built-in Animation Editor, and Apex Animator was announced as a free plugin on the Roblox DevForum in October 2026.

Eclipse Animator vs Moon Animator 2: A Free Alternative?

Eclipse Animator vs Moon Animator 2

Quick answer

Eclipse Animator is the newest Moon Animator alternative for Roblox Studio. It launched free for a limited time on October 14, 2026 and lists more Blender-style tools (IK toggle, graph editor, layers, live collaboration, Blender export), while Moon Animator 2 is paid and has been on the Creator Store since 2020.

Moon Animator 2 has been the go-to paid animation plugin for Roblox for years. Eclipse Animator arrived on October 14, 2026 promising Blender-level tools. Here is how they compare, using only what each listing and the official tutorial show.

Last updated 2026-10-16

Quick verdict

Try Eclipse if

You want IK, a graph editor and animation layers inside Studio
You also animate in Blender
You want to animate with friends live
It is still in its free window

Stay with Moon Animator 2 if

You already own it and know the workflow
You need stability for a project deadline
Your team’s existing files are built around it

Side-by-side

	Eclipse Animator	Moon Animator 2
Developer	riftkuro (verified), with Seven	xsixx
On the Creator Store since	October 14, 2026	February 23, 2020
Price	Launched free for a short window; later price not announced	Paid (was on a 33% off sale in late September 2026)
Maturity	“VERY new. expect some bugs!” per the listing	Established, years of updates
IK	Inverse Kinematics toggle listed	Check the listing
Graph editor & layers	Both listed	Check the listing
Live collaboration	Listed (“animate with friends!”)	Check the listing
Blender	Armature import, two-way animation export, free Blender add-on	Check the listing
Export to code	Module Exporter for scriptable animations and cutscenes	Check the listing
Official tutorial	13-minute video, Oct 14, 2026	Community tutorials

We only list features that appear on each official listing or in the official tutorial. “Check the listing” means the Moon Animator 2 store page does not spell it out, not that the feature is missing.

Is Eclipse a good Moon Animator alternative?

Most of the hype comes from two things. First, Moon Animator 2 is paid, so a free launch window for a feature-rich alternative got a lot of attention. Second, Eclipse borrows Blender’s workflow. It has Blender grab and rotate keys (G, R), Blender camera controls, and a companion add-on that moves rigs and animations between the two programs.

Things to keep in mind

Eclipse is days old. Features listed on the store may still be rough, and updates are shipping almost daily.
The post-launch price is not officially announced. See Is Eclipse Animator free?
Only install either plugin from its official Creator Store page: Eclipse · Moon Animator 2.