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Rigify

Ch 086.8of 26 3D Rigging Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Auto-riggingYes
  4. 4Deploymenthost plugin
  5. 5Rig targetsmixed
  6. 6Scripting supportYes
  7. 7Supported host appsBlender
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Overview

Rigify is ranked #8 of 26 in 3D rigging software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Rigify plans and pricing

All plans
Rigify Free Included as a Blender add-on; requires Blender developer.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on 3D rigging software

Free plan
Yesdeveloper.blender.org
Auto-rigging
Yesdeveloper.blender.org
Deployment
host_plugindeveloper.blender.org
Rig targets
mixeddeveloper.blender.org
Scripting support
Yesdeveloper.blender.org
Supported host apps
Blenderdeveloper.blender.org

Facts

Purpose
Rigify is an auto-rigging add-on that creates an armature by combining rig components through a metarig template.developer.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Workflow
Users position metarig bones to match a character and generate the rig from Blender’s Armature properties.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Predefined metarigs
The manual lists Basic Human, Basic Quadruped, Human, Cat, Wolf, Horse, and Shark metarigs.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Rig types
Bundled rig types cover components such as spines, limbs, fingers, faces, and skin rigs.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Custom rigs
Users can add custom rig classes through feature set packages installed in the add-on settings.developer.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Rig generation
Rig generation duplicates the metarig, identifies the required rigs, creates rig instances, and runs their generation methods.developer.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Animation controls
The generated rig UI can switch visible bone collections, change custom properties, and convert between IK and FK.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Customization
Rigify can run a user-provided Python text block after generation to apply customizations that remain repeatable after regeneration.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility limitation
The manual advises keeping the metarig, because removing it or substantially modifying the generated rig can prevent later feature updates or adaptation to breaking Blender changes.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Scale assumption
Rigify assumes that one Blender unit corresponds to one meter.docs.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security reporting
Blender directs security issue reports to its security team and states that reports are answered within 14 days.developer.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
License and project
Blender is free and open source software under the GNU General Public License and is coordinated by the Blender Foundation.blender.org · 4 Oct 2026
Maker location and founding
The Blender Foundation lists its address in Amsterdam and identifies itself as the Blender Foundation (2002).blender.org · 4 Oct 2026

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