Autodesk MotionBuilder
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VisitAutodesk MotionBuilder vs Cascadeur
What both publish
| Fact | Autodesk MotionBuilder | Cascadeur |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Autodesk was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Cascadeur's about page says Eugene Dyabin started it in 2006 as an internal animation tool for Nekki. |
| Company headquarters | LinkedIn lists Autodesk headquarters in San Francisco, California. | LinkedIn lists Cascadeur headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Autodesk as having more than 10,000 employees worldwide. | LinkedIn lists Cascadeur as privately held with 11-50 employees. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | MotionBuilder is 3D character animation software for capturing, editing, and playing back complex animations. | Cascadeur is physics-based 3D animation software for creating character animation without motion capture. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
Autodesk MotionBuilder plans
- Annual subscriptionPriced on request
- Annual subscription—
- 3-year subscription—
- 3-year subscriptionPriced on request
- MotionBuilder free trialFree
- MotionBuilder 2025$2,145 a year
Cascadeur plans
- FreeFree
- Indie$19 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Teams$49 a month
- Educational$49, paid once
- Indie$96 a year
Pick Autodesk MotionBuilder if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Cascadeur if…
Cascadeur suits character animators who want physics-based tools without motion capture, including people working with supported 3D applications. The free plan is limited to non-commercial use and CASC exports.