Animaze
8.1#2 in 2d character animation softwareFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitAnimaze vs VTube Studio
VTube Studio
8.0#4 in 2d character animation software$14.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Animaze | VTube Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The manual covers avatar and prop editing, backgrounds, trackers, virtual camera, Spout2, VRM, Ready Player Me and editor workflows. | The manual includes setup, model loading, OBS recording, tracking, troubleshooting, settings, API and plugin pages. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, USA | Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Privacy | The EEA privacy policy says camera images and facial tracking data are used at runtime and are not collected, recorded, or stored by the company. | The maker says the apps do not collect user information and that app data, models, images, videos, and face-tracking data are not shared; iOS tracking data can be sent to an IP on the user's local network when enabled. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings. | 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings. |
| Rating on Steam | 61% positive, Mixed, from 1,562 English user reviews; recent reviews were 59% positive from 27 reviews. | 92% positive from 3,476 English reviews; recent reviews are 96% positive from 109 reviews. |
Animaze plans
- BasicFree
- Plus$19.99 a year
- Pro$99.99 a year
- Small Business$499.99 a year
- Business Plus$1,699.99 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
VTube Studio plans
- FreeFree
- VTube Studio (Steam)Free
- VTube Studio SteamFree
- VTube Studio - Remove Watermark (Steam DLC)$14.99, paid once
- Remove Watermark DLC$14.99, paid once
- VNet Multiplayer Collab DLC$19.99, paid once
Pick Animaze if…
Animaze suits creators who want an avatar for streaming, video, or online meetings, including those who need to import a custom 2D or 3D model. Businesses can consider its APIs for adding interactive characters to iOS, Android, or PC apps.
Pick VTube Studio if…
VTube Studio suits Virtual YouTubers who want to animate Live2D models with face or gesture tracking. It also offers tools for Twitch interactions, custom props and plugins.