What to use first time for animation?

Question

Java

Not a lot has passed, not a little, but I decided on the development tool, the libgdx manufacturer, + native java, will be enough for the setup, but now it’s not about that. When creating a game, an idea, a map, etc. appear. Everything is clear with the map and levels - Tiled Map Editor, the idea is on a piece of paper, but the idea has characters with animation, everything would be fine if there is Spine, but it's paid, but at first I want to try it, etc.
What would you recommend as an analogue of Spine at first? in the future, if everything goes well, then 100% I will use Spine.
Can you tell me a specific program that can be used for this purpose?

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with using the usual frame-by-frame animation at the very beginning of the journey. Especially for 2D games, it will still have to be used for decor elements.

Answer 2

Ask questions without water!
en.esotericsoftware.com/spine-download - there is also a trial version