3ds Max CAT vs mGear Framework
3ds Max CAT
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mGear Framework
mgear-framework.comSide by side
| Figure | 3ds Max CAT | mGear Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $167.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Rigging Software | 8.1 (#6) | 7.4 (#20) |
| Intended users | Autodesk describes 3ds Max as used by 3D generalists, modelers, animators, and look development artists in games, film and TV, and design visualization. | The maker describes mGear and ueGear as tools for animation and game studios, supporting film, game, real-time, and animation workflows. |
Plans
3ds Max CAT
- 3ds Max monthly subscription$255 a month
- 3ds Max annual subscription$2,010 a year
- 3ds Max three-year subscription$6,025 a year
In their own words
3ds Max CAT
3ds Max CAT has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
mGear Framework
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.