Best VTuber Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Animaze is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of VTube Studio and XR Animator. The best-ranked option with a free plan is VTube Studio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Animaze at $1.67/mo.
Avatar handling and movement features shape what VTuber software can support in your setup. Compare Animaze, VTube Studio, and Warudo on avatar import and workflow, then consider body tracking, hand tracking, and lip-sync for the movement and expression you need. Recording and virtual-camera support are also useful points to check against your intended workflow. The comparison includes free plans and paid-from pricing, so you can weigh access and cost alongside features. The ranking continues with Webcam Motion Capture, XR Animator, nizima LIVE, VNyan, and VTuber Maker. Use the criteria to focus on avatar workflows, tracking, and output options relevant to how you plan to create or stream.
25 VTuber software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Animaze Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · $1.67/mo
#2 VTube Studio Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#3 XR Animator Also great · 7.3 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidapiiOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 1.67 /mo
- Avatar workflow
- 2d-and-3d
- Avatar import
- both
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.67/mofirst paid tier About AnimazeVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Avatar import
- live2d
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Avatar import
- live2d
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms¥550/mofirst paid tier About nizima LIVEVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8/mofirst paid tier About veadotubeVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- upper-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Avatar workflow
- 2d-and-3d
- Avatar import
- both
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- none
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 4.99 /mo
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- none
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Body tracking
- none
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- upper-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d-and-3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Avatar import
- live2d
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Avatar import
- live2d
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
- Body tracking
- upper-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Body tracking
- full-body
- Hand tracking
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Avatar workflow
- 2d
- Body tracking
- none
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Avatar workflow
- 3d
- Avatar import
- vrm
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which VTuber software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Animaze is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.3. VTube Studio is second and XR Animator third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Animaze has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.