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LuppetX vs XR Animator
Both stand on vtuber software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWindows
LuppetX provides webcam and Leap Motion tracking for VRM characters, with real-time motion output to other applications. Support has ended, and versions 1.0.9p and earlier depend on servers that will be shut down.
Visit LuppetX 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.
Visit XR AnimatorThe facts
| LuppetX | XR Animator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | LuppetX Personal: ¥6,600, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | luppet.jp | sao.animetheme.com |
| On vtuber software | #6 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
LuppetX: what it does well
- Supports VRM 1.0 models
- Sends tracked motion through the VMC Protocol
- Version 1.1.0 works offline
- Commercial use is permitted for version 1.1.0
What to know first
- Requires an Ultraleap device and webcam
- Requires Windows 10 64-bit
- Support ended October 4, 2026
- Earlier versions require server-based login and license verification
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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