Contour Rig Tools
7.4#3 in 3d rigging softwareFrom $40 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Contour Rig Tools | Rigify |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | The maker provides Windows, Linux, and macOS downloads and says the supported Maya versions run on those systems. | Blender officially supports Windows, macOS and Linux, which are the host platforms for Rigify. |
| Purpose | Contour Rig Tools is a spline-based rigging system for Autodesk Maya. | Rigify is an auto-rigging add-on that creates an armature by combining rig components through a metarig template. |
| Python API | The public Python API creates, modifies and queries Contour nodes and accepts strings, PyNodes and MObjects. | The API exposes generator, rig, bone, mechanism, naming and UI-script components for Python extensions. |
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
Rigify plans
- FreeFree
- RigifyFree
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.
Pick Rigify if…
Rigify suits Blender users who want to generate character rigs from metarigs and customize the result. Its listed metarigs and rig components cover human, animal, and character anatomy needs.