The ultimate light-weight CG Pipeline for VFX & Games

Tik Manager is a flexible pipeline solution. It's simple for small-scale projects yet robust enough for heavy loads. Additionally, it offers a variety of features that make it suitable for any stage of production.

• 🎨 Artist Friendly – Easy to use, no tech skills needed.
• 🤝 Team Ready – Share assets and track progress together.
• 🚀 Flexible – Works everywhere and fits any project.

Main Features

• Cross-platform support: Windows, Linux, macOS
• DCC support: Autodesk Maya, 3dsMax, Sidefx Houdini, Foundry Nuke, Katana, Mari, Adobe Photoshop, Substance 3d Painter, Blender, Gaffer, Trigger (with more to follow)
• Built-in validation & publish methodology
• User-friendly: No technical skills required. Learn in minutes, master in a couple of hours
• Fully extendable and customizable to meet individual and studio requirements.

Why Tik Manager?

Efficiency

A well-designed pipeline streamlines the workflow by automating repetitive tasks, managing data flow, and standardising procedures. This efficiency allows the team to focus more on creative aspects rather than dealing with technicalities.

Collaboration

VFX projects often involve multiple team members working on different aspects simultaneously. Tik Manager provides a centralised platform where team members can collaborate, share assets, and track progress. This ensures everyone is on the same page and reduces the chances of errors due to miscommunication.

Version Control

With numerous iterations and revisions during the production process, it's crucial to have a system in place for version control. Tik Manager helps manage different versions of assets and tracks changes, ensuring that the latest versions are always accessible and that previous versions can be retrieved if needed.

Asset Management

VFX projects involve a multitude of assets such as 3D models, textures, rigs, animations, etc. Tik Manager organises these assets in a structured manner, making them easily searchable and retrievable. This saves time and prevents assets from being misplaced or lost.

Scalability

As VFX projects vary in scale and complexity, a Tik Manager allows for scalability, adapting to the specific needs of each project. Whether it's a personal weekend project or an episodic series with hundreds of shots and sequences, Tik Manager can accommodate the requirements and scale accordingly.

Risk Management

By enforcing standards and best practices, Tik Manager helps mitigate risks associated with project delays, budget overruns, and quality issues. It provides a structured framework for project management, reducing the likelihood of costly mistakes.

Open Source

Tik Manager is open-source, meaning it's free to use and can be customised to suit individual requirements. The community can contribute to its development, and it can be adapted to meet the specific needs of different projects.

Dual licensing

Tik Manager is available under two options. Nothing changes for existing users.

Open (GPL-3.0)
Free for any use. If you modify Tik Manager itself and distribute those changes, please publish them under GPL-3.0.

Commercial
For studios that cannot use GPL or need to keep in-house modifications private. Same software, different legal terms. Per legal entity with unlimited internal users.

Downloads
Builds are always on GitHub Releases. This membership delivers your license documents and receipts, not separate binaries.

Support
Email hello@tik-manager.com. Updates and email support are available while an active Commercial membership is in place.

Licensing & Support Plans

Open Source (Free)

Free for any use — personal, academic, or commercial — under the GPL-3.0 license.
You’re free to modify and share Tik Manager, as long as your changes are also released under the same license.

✅ Includes

• Full access to Tik Manager source code
• Unlimited use for individuals and studios
• Community support via Discord and GitHub

⚠️ License Terms

• Any modifications you distribute must remain open-source under GPL-3.0
• No direct or guaranteed personal support

Commercial (£100 / year)

For studios and teams who cannot use GPL or prefer to keep their internal modifications private.
Same software — different license terms.

✅ Includes

• Commercial license (unlimited internal users per legal entity)
• Permission to keep in-house changes closed-source
• Access to community Discord and GitHub updates

⚠️ License Terms

• No personal or guaranteed support
• For one company or studio (not transferable)

Commercial + Support

For studios and teams that rely on Tik Manager in production and need dedicated help.
Includes the Commercial license plus limited personal support and guidance.

✅ Includes

• Commercial license (unlimited internal users, closed-source allowed)
• Priority email or Discord DM support (typically within 3–5 business days)
• Assistance with setup, integration, and troubleshooting
• Guidance on best practices or custom workflow setups
• Consideration for feature requests and bug priority

⚠️ Limitations

• Support is provided on a best-effort basis within available time
• Does not include extensive debugging, on-demand development, or custom feature work
• Response times may vary depending on workload and complexity
• Fixes or feature requests are not guaranteed

💡 Ideal for

• Studios that depend on Tik Manager in daily production
• Teams who prefer direct contact with the developer
• Users who want peace of mind and occasional expert help

🧾 License Summary

Same as the Commercial tier:

• Per legal entity (unlimited internal users)
• Closed-source / proprietary modifications allowed
• Non-transferable, renewable yearly