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What it is

Animaze is avatar-based entertainment software for creating and using interactive characters. It supports 2D and 3D avatar workflows, lip sync, hand and full-body tracking, virtual camera use, and recording. Users can track through a webcam or iPhone, with additional support for Leap Motion, audio-based lip trackers, and Tobii eye trackers. Imports include Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me, and Union Avatars models; the PC Avatar Editor can test imported Live2D or 3D-modeling-tool avatars and export them for Animaze. The service connects with OBS, Streamlabs, Discord, Zoom, Google Meet, Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming. It is aimed at streamers, YouTubers, VTubers, artists, creatives, and businesses, and an enterprise SDK provides APIs for adding characters to iOS, Android, or PC apps. Animaze has a free plan. Plus is $3.99 a month, billed $47.88/year; Pro is $9.99 a month, billed $119.88/year. Business plans are $499.99 a year and $1,699.99 a year; Enterprise pricing is tailored.

Spec sheet

What it does
Animaze lets users embody 2D and 3D avatars for livestreaming, video chat, photos and videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Product
Animaze provides interactive avatar-based entertainment with avatars, animations, and customization features.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
API
Animaze exposes an API for third-party apps to control desktop functions such as loading avatars and retrieving avatar lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Privacy
The EEA privacy policy says camera images and facial tracking data are used at runtime and are not collected, recorded, or stored by the company.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Support
Animaze directs users to email support, a Discord server and Twitter when documentation does not answer a question.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
License
The application is proprietary and licensed under Holotech terms; users receive no ownership and may not reverse engineer or redistribute it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Company
Animaze is developed by Holotech Studios, Inc., which the company page says is headquartered in San Francisco, California.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Advanced requirements
Advanced tracking and streaming recommends Windows 10, i5-10600K, 32 GB RAM, RTX 2060-class graphics, broadband and 4 GB storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Apple app updates
The App Store history shows version 1.42 released October 8, 2024 with an avatar-gallery bug fix, with earlier releases fixing crashes and tracking issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple platform support
The iOS app requires iOS 14 or later; it is also listed for Apple-silicon Macs on macOS 11 or later and Apple Vision.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Avatar editor
The PC Avatar Editor lets users import and test avatars made in Live2D or a 3D modeling tool, then export them for use with Animaze.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Avatar imports
Users can import Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me and Union avatars and edit them with Animaze Editor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Commercial rights
Creators earning more than $500 per month from Animaze content need Pro, while business use requires an enterprise license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Company leadership
Crunchbase lists Dragos-Florin Stanculescu as CEO and co-founder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company profile
Crunchbase describes Holotech Studios as a private interactive-avatar technology company based in San Francisco with 1–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Customization
Animaze supports custom avatars, backgrounds, props, emotes, avatar animations, voice effects and quick scenes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Documentation
The manual covers avatar and prop editing, backgrounds, trackers, virtual camera, Spout2, VRM, Ready Player Me and editor workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Enterprise SDK
The enterprise page describes cross-platform APIs for adding interactive digital characters to iOS, Android, or PC apps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Extensibility
Enterprise customers can receive bespoke engineering, FBX import support for Maya and 3ds Max rigs, and custom avatar creation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Free-tier limit
A product update announced a 45-minute session limit for free-tier sessions while paid tiers remain unlimited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Funding
A 2019 Romanian game-industry report says Holotech raised $2 million in Series A funding led by SignalFire.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rgda.ro
Limit: free tier
Reviewers complain that the free version has little content, prominent watermarks or time limits, and that some imported or desirable assets require payment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Limit: pricing model
Repeated Steam complaints say subscriptions, virtual currency and paid access to basic features feel expensive or exploitative compared with one-time-purchase alternatives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Limit: stability and UI
Some Steam reviewers report poor user interface, crashes on exit and tracking or animation problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Model formats
The artist documentation lists import guides for VRM, GLB/GLTF, FBX, and Live2D models.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Notable limits
The Pro plan limits editable Holotech Originals content to 2 avatars, 5 accessories, 2 backgrounds, and 3 emotes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Partner integration: mocopi
Sony mocopi integration provides full-body tracking from six lightweight sensors, with optional upper- or lower-body bands.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Partner integration: Ready Player Me
Ready Player Me support lets users create an avatar from a selfie for streaming and video creation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Partner integration: Voicemod
Voicemod can trigger voices and sound effects from audience events such as subscriptions, follows, keywords and raids.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Platform change
Animaze announced that its live subscription service is ending and consumer access is moving to Steam with one-time Plus or Pro DLC licenses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Praise: avatar capability
Steam reviewers describe the avatar animation and tracking as fun, capable and close to FaceRig’s feature set.Read 15 Oct 2026 · steamcommunity.com
Privacy processing
The privacy policy says Animaze uses Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, A/B testing and Cloud Messaging, and may transfer data to the United States.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Steam
61% positive, Mixed, from 1,562 English user reviews; recent reviews were 59% positive from 27 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
SDK
The enterprise offering advertises a full-stack SDK with cross-platform APIs for embedding interactive characters in iOS, Android or PC applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Security claim
Animaze Enterprise advertises built-in IP-protection tools including digital watermarking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Streaming integrations
The service works with OBS, Streamlabs/SLOBS, Discord, Zoom, Google Meet, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook Gaming.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
System requirements
Basic Windows use requires Windows 10, at least an i5-4570-class CPU, 2 GB RAM, GTX 760-class graphics with OpenGL 4.3, broadband and 4 GB storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Tracking
Tracking options documented by Animaze include webcam, iPhone ARKit, audio lipsync, hands, full body, Tobii Eye Tracker, Ultraleap and Maxine AR tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Use cases
The site describes Animaze for streamers, YouTubers, VTubers, artists, creatives, and businesses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us

Plans and prices

Plus $3.99 a month $47.88/year shown Removes watermark · Access to Animaze Original content · 60 FPS streaming · Dedicated capture window · MP4 video export Read 20 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Pro $9.99 a month $119.88/year shown 2 avatars · 5 accessories · 2 backgrounds · 3 emotes Read 20 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Basic Free Unlimited streaming time · unlimited custom background/avatar/prop imports · iPhone ARKit tracker · 80+ free items Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Plus $19.99 a year $1.67/Month Basic features · removes watermark · Animaze Originals library · 60 FPS · dedicated capture window · MP4 export Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Pro $99.99 a year $8.34/Month Plus features · commercial rights for creators earning over $500/month · early beta access · limited source-content editing Read 15 Oct 2026 · animaze.us
Small Business $499.99 a year $499.99 Business generating less than $175,000 · Fast track support · Removes watermark · 60 FPS · MP4 export · Paid content access · 2D avatars require separate Live2D commercial license Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Business Plus $1,699.99 a year $1699.99 Business generating more than $175,000 · Fast track support · Removes watermark · 60 FPS · MP4 export · Paid content access · 2D avatars require separate Live2D commercial license Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us
Enterprise Priced on request Contact for tailored solution Tailored company solution · Commercial rights · IP protection tools · Bespoke engineering · SDK Read 30 Sep 2026 · animaze.us

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Imports Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me, and Union Avatars.
  • Works with OBS, Discord, Zoom, Twitch, and YouTube.
  • Supports webcam, iPhone, and additional tracking devices.
  • Free plan available.

Limits

  • Pro limits editable Originals to 2 avatars and 5 accessories.
  • Plus costs $3.99 a month, billed $47.88/year.
  • Business plans require a separate Live2D commercial license for 2D avatars.

Who it suits

Animaze suits streamers, video creators, artists, and creatives who want tracked avatars and integrations with streaming or meeting services. Its enterprise APIs also suit businesses adding interactive characters to apps.

Animaze in depth

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Overview

Animaze animates customizable 2D and 3D avatars for streams, calls and recordings. It is a strong fit for creators with existing avatar models who want tracking and broadcast tools in one workflow. Its breadth is appealing, but the plan and commercial-rights terms matter as much as the feature set.

Key features

Animaze accepts Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me and Union Avatars models; artist guides also cover GLB/GLTF and FBX. The PC Avatar Editor lets users import and test models created in Live2D or 3D modeling tools, then export them for Animaze. That makes it useful for creators bringing their own assets, rather than depending on the included Originals. Pro limits editable Holotech Originals content to 2 avatars, 5 accessories, 2 backgrounds and 3 emotes, which may constrain users who want to customize several included characters.

Tracking supports webcam and iPhone use, with additional tracker support for Leap Motion, audio-based lip trackers and Tobii eye trackers. Lip sync, full-body and hand tracking, virtual camera output, recording and webcam recording extend its use beyond a simple avatar overlay. It also connects with OBS, Streamlabs, Discord, Zoom, Google Meet, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook Gaming, covering both creator broadcasts and video calls.

For app developers, the Enterprise SDK provides cross-platform APIs to add interactive digital characters to iOS, Android or PC apps. Business plans include fast-track support, while Enterprise adds IP protection tools and bespoke engineering. The EEA privacy policy says camera images and facial tracking data are used at runtime and are not collected, recorded or stored by the company.

Pricing

It is a sensible starting point for trying the workflow; users who need watermark removal, higher frame rates or video export will need a paid tier.

Plus costs $3.99 a month, billed $47.88/year. It removes the watermark and adds Animaze Original content, 60 FPS streaming, a dedicated capture window and MP4 export. This is the clearest step up for streamers and video creators who need clean output and recording, without the stated Pro content allowance.

Pro costs $9.99 a month, billed $119.88/year. It includes 2 avatars, 5 accessories, 2 backgrounds and 3 emotes. That allowance suits a creator who can work within a small editable Originals collection; users with extensive customization needs should consider whether their own imported models better suit their workflow.

Small Business costs $499.99 a year for businesses generating less than $175,000; Business Plus costs $1,699.99 a year for businesses generating more than $175,000. Both include fast-track support, watermark removal, 60 FPS, MP4 export and paid content access. For business use of 2D avatars, both require a separate Live2D commercial license, an additional cost and licensing step to account for.

Enterprise has custom pricing and is aimed at companies needing a tailored solution, commercial rights, IP protection tools, bespoke engineering or the SDK. The Pro individual plan lists commercial rights for streamers earning $6,000 per year; creators outside that stated scope should not assume those terms cover their use.

Platforms

Animaze supports Android, iOS and Windows, and its Enterprise SDK targets iOS, Android and PC apps. The platform range suits creators working across phones and Windows, though macOS and Linux are not among the supported platforms stated for Animaze.

Who it's for

Animaze is best suited to streamers, YouTubers, VTubers, artists and creatives who want to animate imported avatars across live streams, calls and recordings. Businesses can use its business plans, while app makers needing in-app digital characters have a distinct Enterprise SDK route. It is less compelling for users who need an unrestricted Originals editor or whose commercial use falls outside the plan terms.

Pros and cons

Pro: Broad model imports and an editor/export workflow accommodate creators with existing Live2D and 3D assets.

Pro: Webcam and iPhone tracking, plus support for specialist trackers, give users several ways to drive avatars.

Pro: Integrations span streaming, social video and meeting tools, so the avatar workflow can serve more than one format.

Con: Pro's Originals allowance is limited to 2 avatars, 5 accessories, 2 backgrounds and 3 emotes.

Con: Business plans require a separate Live2D commercial license for 2D avatars.

Con: The stated platforms omit macOS and Linux, limiting fit for creators using those systems.

Alternatives

XR Animator is a free alternative for readers who want a free option across Android, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. For Live2D-focused creators, VTube Studio offers webcam and smartphone tracking with voice-based lip sync on its free plan, though its platform range differs. Webcam Motion Capture is worth comparing if trying all tracking features for free is the priority; it supports iOS, macOS and Windows.

nizima LIVE suits Windows or macOS users who can work within a free plan capped at 40 minutes of continuous camera use, with a logo displayed and some features limited. veadotube offers a free mini version on Windows, Linux and macOS for readers considering a different free avatar tool. Warudo is a Windows option that is free for personal use, while commercial use requires contacting the company.

VTuber Maker is another free Windows alternative. PNGTuber Plus is free, with optional support payments, for readers seeking PNG avatar customization and sprite sheets on Windows, macOS or Linux. For broader comparisons, see VTuber Software, 2D Character Animation Software, Motion Capture Software, Webcam Software and 3D Character Animation Software.

Verdict

Choose Animaze if you want one avatar workflow for imported 2D or 3D models, varied tracking and connections to streaming and meeting tools. Its strongest advantage is flexibility across creator use cases; look elsewhere if you need macOS or Linux support, broader editable Originals allowances, or commercial terms that fit without a separate Live2D license.

Verdict

Animaze combines avatar editing, tracking, recording, and integrations across streaming and meeting tools. Check the plan limits and commercial-rights terms against your intended use.

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