Poser

What Poser is

Poser is a 3D modeling and character rigging application from Poser, a maker founded in 2001 and based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The listed platforms are Windows and macOS, and export formats include OBJ, FBX, GLTF/GLB, COLLADA, Alembic, BVH, RIB, DXF, LightWave, VRML, 3D Studio, and ZBrush, as well as PNG, TIFF, and PSD. Poser does not include 2D animation tools, motion graphics, or cloud collaboration. The pricing note gives a starting price of $175 and a 21-day trial, with no free plan. The Poser 14 Full License is listed at $175 a month, billed monthly, and distributed for Windows only. The Poser 14 Upgrade is $99.95 a month, billed monthly, for upgrades from Poser 11, 12, or 13; it is also distributed for Windows only. The named plan details specify Windows-only distribution even though the broader platform listing includes macOS.

Who it suits

Poser may suit people looking for 3D modeling and character rigging tools with a range of export formats. Check the distribution details for the specific Poser 14 plan against your operating system.

Limits

There is no free plan; the listed trial lasts 21 days. Both named Poser 14 plans specify Windows-only distribution.

Getting started

1. Visit the Poser website.
2. Choose the Poser 14 Full License or, if upgrading from Poser 11, 12, or 13, the Poser 14 Upgrade.
3. Confirm the Windows-only distribution of the named plans fits your setup.
4. Use the 21-day trial to evaluate the software.

Verdict

Poser offers modeling and rigging with support for many listed export formats. The general platform listing includes macOS, but both named Poser 14 plans specify Windows-only distribution.