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FreeMoCap vs XR Animator

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.

FreeMoCap

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.

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XR Animator

Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxMac+3

XR Animator combines several tracking modes with motion recording, export, and scene customization. Check the Electron-only features and the smartphone performance caveat against your workflow.

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The facts

	FreeMoCap	XR Animator
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Android, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	2	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	freemocap.org	sao.animetheme.com
On motion capture software	#1 of 63	#2 of 63

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.

XR Animator: what it does well

Free public version.
Tracks face, full body, and hands.
Records and exports motion in several formats.
Customizable scenes support images, video, panoramas, and objects.
Web app supports major desktop and smartphone browsers.

What to know first

VMC support is limited to Electron mode.
Transparent capture backgrounds require Electron mode.
Limited-power smartphones may suit face tracking only.

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