CelAction2D vs VTube Studio
CelAction2D
celaction.com
VTube Studio
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| Figure | CelAction2D | VTube Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · 2D Character Animation Software | 7.9 (#22) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Headquarters | London, England, United Kingdom | Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Purpose | CelAction2D is 2D animation software used for films, TV series, and advertising. | VTube Studio is an app for Virtual YouTubers to bring their Live2D models to life. |
| Support | Registered users with a valid support contract can get technical support by email and live telephone support. | Support is provided through Discord, email and the documentation site. |
Plans
CelAction2D
- Studio Edition$825 a year
- Studio Educational Edition$140 a year
- Studio Edition — month-by-month rental$100 a month
- Studio Edition — annual rental$825 a year
VTube Studio
- FreeFree
- VTube Studio (Steam)Free
- VTube Studio SteamFree
- Remove Watermark DLC$14.99, paid once
- VTube Studio - Remove Watermark (Steam DLC)$14.99, paid once
- VNet Multiplayer Collab DLC$19.99, paid once
- VTube Studio - VNet Multiplayer Collab (Steam DLC)$19.99, paid once
In their own words
CelAction2D
CelAction2D has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
VTube Studio
VTube Studio is an app for Virtual YouTubers to animate Live2D models. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with face tracking through a webcam or iPhone, including eye tracking and winking. Webcam-based hand and gesture tracking can activate expressions and animations. Scene controls include hotkeys, microphone lip sync, animated PNG props, and visual post-processing effects. Users can attach images, animations, and customizable Live2D props to a model, with tracking and hotkeys available for control. Twitch integration lets viewers trigger hotkeys through emotes, redeems, subscriptions, and chat commands. Developers can use the VTube Studio API to make plugins that control models or trigger animations and expressions. VNet lets Steam friends collaborate on Windows and macOS, with up to six people per session; it requires launching through Steam and the separate $19.99 VNet DLC. The free Steam app shows a webcam-tracking watermark; removing it costs $14.99 once. iOS requires Face ID or an Apple A12 or newer chip, and Android requires Google ARCore support.