Live2D Cubism
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VisitLive2D Cubism vs Spriter
What both publish
| Fact | Live2D Cubism | Spriter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and various third-party applications, and Live2D provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. | The product page names built-in Papagayo support for lip-syncing; the maker also offers an engine for Construct 2 or 3 that requires Spriter Pro. |
| Purpose | Cubism Editor models and animates drawn illustrations to create dynamic 2D expressions. | Spriter Pro is a 2D game animation tool that creates animations from modular sprite pieces and skeletal animation. |
Live2D Cubism plans
- Cubism PRO for indie — Monthly$13.26 a month
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year one$91.02 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year two$74.96 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year three and later$68.07 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — 3-year plan$234.05 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Monthly$61.32 a month
Spriter plans
- Free VersionFree
- Spriter 2 Pre-Order$59.99, paid once
- Spriter Pro$59.99, paid once
Pick Live2D Cubism if…
Cubism suits illustrators and animation creators making expressive 2D models for uses such as VTuber streaming, games or animation. The FREE tier has a specific commercial-use allowance and model limits to consider.
Pick Spriter if…
It suits game creators who want to animate modular sprite pieces and use animation data in games. The tool is listed for Windows and Linux, with Ubuntu 14 identified as the only officially supported Linux version.