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Cascadeur vs iClone
Both stand on animation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Cascadeur combines animation, rigging, and physics-based tools, with a free non-commercial option and broader export formats on paid plans. Check the export limits, sign-in requirement, and hardware requirements against your workflow before choosing a plan.
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Visit iClone The facts
| Cascadeur | iClone | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | API, iPhone, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Indie: $96 a year | iClone 365: $16.58 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | iClone |
| Website | cascadeur.com | reallusion.com |
| On animation software | #5 of 106 | #9 of 106 |
Cascadeur: what it does well
- Free plan includes animation and rigging tools.
- Live Link streams animation to Unreal Engine.
- Documentation covers Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, and Daz Studio.
- Supports CASC, FBX, DAE, USD, and GLTF exports on paid plans.
What to know first
- Free use is non-commercial and exports only to CASC.
- Unreal Engine plugin requires separate manual installation.
- Sign-in is required after installation.
- Minimum requirements include 4 GB memory and OpenGL 4.1.
iClone: what it does well
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