Capture vs Carbon for Unreal
Capture
capture.seCarbon for Unreal
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| Figure | Capture | Carbon for Unreal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $24.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Lighting Design Software | 6.8 (#7) | 5.9 (#17) |
| Connectivity | The software supports CITP connectivity for exchanging DMX, fixture information and video with compatible systems. | Listed connectivity features include Art-Net 4, grandMA3 VizKey compatibility, and sACN compatibility. |
| Purpose | Capture is lighting design, documentation and visualisation software for lighting, video, laser, moving scenery and water effects. | Carbon adds professional tools to Unreal Engine 5 for concept design, digital rehearsals, and XR productions. |
| Support | Licence owners receive free technical and fixture-library support for five years, subject to stated library documentation and product capability conditions. | The site directs users to contact support by email for more information and fixture inquiries. |
Plans
Capture
- Solo€395, paid once
- Duet€795, paid once
- Quartet€1,295, paid once
- Symphony€2,195, paid once
- Student EditionFree
Carbon for Unreal
- Community$29 a month
- Indie$99 a month
- Pro$199 a month
- Community$299 a year
- Live$499 a month
- Indie$999 a year
- Pro$1,999 a year
- Live$3,499 a year
In their own words
Carbon for Unreal
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