mGear Framework

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Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

mGear Framework is ranked #8 of 26 in 3D rigging software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

mGear Framework plans and pricing

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mGear Framework Free Free and open-source · MIT license mgear-framework.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on 3D rigging software

Free plan: Yes
Auto-rigging: Yes
Deployment: host_plugin
Rig targets: mixed
Scripting support: Yes
Supported host apps: Autodesk Maya; Unreal Engine
Export formats: FBX

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The record

Purpose: mGear is an open-source rigging and animation framework for Autodesk Maya, designed to streamline character creation for games and animation.
Maya tools: The Maya toolset includes the modular Shifter rigging system, Anim Picker, RBF Manager, and Python libraries for developing and extending tools.
Unreal integration: ueGear connects Maya and Unreal Engine with automated rigging, asset synchronization, animation transfer, Control Rig generation, and camera data exchange.
Unity integration: The maker says mGear can be integrated into Unreal Engine and Unity pipelines, and identifies ueGear as its bridge to Unreal Engine.
License: mGear and ueGear are free and open-source under the MIT license, and users may sell and distribute rigs made with mGear.
Compatibility: The mGear 5.3.5 release lists compatibility with Maya 2022 through 2027.
Download: The maker links to the mGear GitHub releases page for downloads; the latest listed release is mGear 5.3.5.
Support: Free support, bug reports, and feedback are available through the community forum; tailored premium support and consulting are offered by mcsGear.
Premium support terms: mGear Support includes priority help, bug fixes, direct communication, a private Slack or similar channel, weekly meetings, and roadmap input, with fixed monthly pricing and a six-month minimum.
Paid services: mcsGear offers pipeline bootstrapping, on-demand rigging, production consulting, custom rig development, and tailored training; the service page does not state prices.
Service deliverables: mcsGear says its services provide production-ready rigs and tools along with source code, documentation, and knowledge intended to let teams maintain and evolve their workflows independently.
Intended users: The maker describes mGear and ueGear as tools for animation and game studios, supporting film, game, real-time, and animation workflows.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best 3D Rigging Software in 2026#8 of 26

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Sources

mgear-framework.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/mgear-dev/mgear/releases/tag/5.3.5· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/mgear-dev/mgear/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026
mgear-framework.com/mcsgear-services/· checked 30 Sept 2026