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What it is

mGear Framework is a free, open-source rigging and animation framework for Autodesk Maya, built to support character creation for games and animation. Its Maya toolset includes Shifter for modular rigging, Anim Picker, RBF Manager and Python libraries for developing or extending tools. It supports scripting and FBX export. The listed mGear 5.3.5 release is compatible with Maya 2022 through 2027 and is available through the project’s GitHub releases page. For Unreal Engine work, the companion ueGear links Maya and Unreal through automated rigging, asset synchronization, animation transfer, Control Rig generation and camera data exchange. The maker also identifies Unity pipeline integration. Both projects use the MIT license, and rigs made with mGear may be sold and distributed. Free community forum support, bug reports and feedback are available. mcsGear offers paid consulting and services, while its premium support has fixed monthly pricing and a six-month minimum.

Spec sheet

Purpose
mGear is an open-source rigging and animation framework for Autodesk Maya, designed to streamline character creation for games and animation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Intended users
The maker describes mGear and ueGear as tools for animation and game studios, supporting film, game, real-time, and animation workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Support
Free support, bug reports, and feedback are available through the community forum; tailored premium support and consulting are offered by mcsGear.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
License
mGear and ueGear are free and open-source under the MIT license, and users may sell and distribute rigs made with mGear.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Compatibility
The mGear 5.3.5 release lists compatibility with Maya 2022 through 2027.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Download
The maker links to the mGear GitHub releases page for downloads; the latest listed release is mGear 5.3.5.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Maya tools
The Maya toolset includes the modular Shifter rigging system, Anim Picker, RBF Manager, and Python libraries for developing and extending tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Paid services
mcsGear offers pipeline bootstrapping, on-demand rigging, production consulting, custom rig development, and tailored training; the service page does not state prices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Premium support terms
mGear Support includes priority help, bug fixes, direct communication, a private Slack or similar channel, weekly meetings, and roadmap input, with fixed monthly pricing and a six-month minimum.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Service deliverables
mcsGear says its services provide production-ready rigs and tools along with source code, documentation, and knowledge intended to let teams maintain and evolve their workflows independently.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Unity integration
The maker says mGear can be integrated into Unreal Engine and Unity pipelines, and identifies ueGear as its bridge to Unreal Engine.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com
Unreal integration
ueGear connects Maya and Unreal Engine with automated rigging, asset synchronization, animation transfer, Control Rig generation, and camera data exchange.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com

Plans and prices

mGear Framework Free Free and open-source · MIT license Read 30 Sep 2026 · mgear-framework.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open-source under the MIT license
  • Includes modular Shifter rigging and Anim Picker
  • Exports FBX and supports scripting
  • ueGear links Maya and Unreal workflows
  • Users may sell and distribute created rigs

Limits

  • Requires Autodesk Maya for the Maya toolset
  • No free trial is listed
  • Premium support requires a six-month minimum
  • mcsGear services do not list prices

Who it suits

mGear suits animation and game studios working across film, game, real-time and animation pipelines. It may also fit teams developing or extending Maya tools with Python.

Verdict

mGear combines a Maya rigging toolset with a companion bridge for Unreal workflows, and permits commercial distribution of rigs made with it. Teams should check the listed Maya compatibility and distinguish the free community support from paid mcsGear services.

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