Avastar
6.4#8 in 3d rigging software€18, paid onceLinuxmacOSWindows
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Contour Rig Tools
7.4#3 in 3d rigging softwareFrom $40 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Avastar | Contour Rig Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Avastar is intended for creators of avatars, clothing, attachments, animations, developer kits, non-human characters, and Animesh projects. | The maker describes Contour as a rigging tool for animation production, with workflows intended to reduce character-rigging complexity for technical directors. |
| Purpose | Avastar is a Blender add-on for creating avatars, clothing, animations, and rigged content for Second Life and OpenSim. | Contour Rig Tools is a spline-based rigging system for Autodesk Maya. |
| Support | Avalab directs users to Avastick Tickets for issues requiring files, screenshots, longer follow-up, or tracked resolution. | Product support is provided by email at [email protected]. |
Avastar plans
- Avastar — renewal€18, paid once
- Avastar — RenewalPriced on request
- Avastar — full product license for new customers€36, paid once
- Avastar — Full product license for new customers€36, paid once
Contour Rig Tools plans
- Animator ModeFree
- Rigger Mode — twelve months$40 a month
- Rigger Mode — six months$45 a month
- Rigger Mode — one month$50 a month
Pick Avastar if…
Avastar suits Blender users creating Second Life or OpenSim avatars, clothing, attachments, animations, developer kits, or non-human characters. Basic Blender knowledge is expected.
Pick Contour Rig Tools if…
It is intended for Maya riggers and technical directors working on animation production, as well as animators using existing Contour rigs. Check the stated Maya-version exclusions and license requirements against your workflow.