Daz Studio

Windows · Mac · paid plans from $18.98/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Daz Studio is ranked #45 of 108 in animation software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $18.98/mo.

Daz Studio plans and pricing

All plans

Daz Studio Free free requires Daz 3D account · includes free starter content daz3d.com · 1 Oct 2026

Daz Studio Premier $18.98/mo $18.98/mo exclusive to Daz Premier members · content active while subscription is active daz3d.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on animation software

Free plan: Yes
Timeline workflow: keyframe
Character animation: Yes
Physics simulation: Yes
Motion capture tools: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS
Animation export: FBX, BVH, COLLADA, Alembic, MDD

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The record

Purpose: Daz Studio is a virtual photo and film studio for photorealistic and fantasy projects.
Genesis characters: Genesis provides fully rigged models, mix-and-match clothing and accessories, and morphable figure shapes.
Rendering: Daz Studio combines dForce physics, Genesis 9, and the NVIDIA Iray render engine for 3D creation, images, and animation.
Shaping: Shaping technology lets users adjust individual character attributes and blend changes from other characters.
Filament: The Filament viewport and render engine supports real-time high-quality rendering and is described as speeding render time by 10x.
Integrations: Daz Bridges transfer content to Blender, Unreal, Unity, Cinema 4D, Maya, and 3ds Max.
Content library: The Daz store offers tens of thousands of premade models, rigged characters, environments, props, wearables, textures, shaders, lighting, and animation kits.
Downloads: The software downloads page lists Daz Studio 4.12 for Windows and Mac in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Premier tools: Daz Studio Premier adds Geometry Sculptor, Shape Transfer, Pose Converter, Render Queue, Simulation Manager, and rig conversion for Unreal Engine, MetaHuman, and Mixamo.
Premier export: Premier can export entire environment scenes directly to Blender while preserving selected Daz props and assets.
Privacy: Daz 3D says it collects account, order, interaction, browser, device, location, and cookie information, and that third parties may use cookies for interest-based advertising.
Support: Daz provides customer support tickets, tutorials, a Help Center, and a Documentation Center.
Audience: Daz 3D describes its tools as serving hobbyists and professionals creating customizable 3D renders and animations.
Headquarters: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Price from: $18.98/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Animation Software in 2026#45 of 108
Best 3D Animation Software in 2026#5 of 31
Best 3D Avatar Software in 2026#9 of 25
Best Game Character Creation Software in 2026#7 of 21

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Sources

docs.daz3d.com/public/software/dazstudio/start· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/get_studio/· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/technology/· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/software_downloads· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/daz-studio-premier· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/privacy-policy· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/about-us· checked 1 Oct 2026
daz3d.com/daz-studio· checked 28 Sept 2026