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DeepMotion Animate 3D vs FreeMoCap
Both stand on motion capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Animate 3D combines video-based motion capture with character options and tools for refining movement. Check the credit rules and licensing limits against your intended workload before choosing a plan.
Visit DeepMotion Animate 3D Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
FreeMoCap offers local processing, multiple camera options, and exports for further use, including a Blender add-on. Its alpha status and the RTMPose Blender-export limitation are worth considering before settling on a workflow.
Visit FreeMoCapThe facts
| DeepMotion Animate 3D | FreeMoCap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | DeepMotion Animate 3D | Not published |
| Website | deepmotion.com | freemocap.org |
| On motion capture software | #5 of 63 | #1 of 63 |
DeepMotion Animate 3D: what it does well
- Tracks body, facial, and hand movement
- Supports up to eight people per video
- Accepts FBX, GLB, and VRM characters
- Includes physics and pose-editing tools
What to know first
- Free account is limited to non-commercial use
- Monthly credits do not carry over
- API and SDK pricing requires contacting sales
FreeMoCap: what it does well
- Uses two or more webcams, GoPros, or smartphones.
- Processes video locally.
- Exports include CSV, FBX, and .blend.
- Blender add-on loads recordings as a rigged skeleton.
- Free and open source under AGPL-3.0.
What to know first
- The current release is in alpha.
- Optional usage pings can include IP and camera information.
- RTMPose does not have working Blender export.
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