Live2D Cubism vs OPTPiX SpriteStudio
Live2D Cubism
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| Figure | Live2D Cubism | OPTPiX SpriteStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.65/mo | ¥7,791.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 20 | 3 |
| Spec score · Game Animation Software | 8.8 (#4) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan | CRI Middleware lists its head office at 11/F, Infoss Tower, 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. |
| Integrations | Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and various third-party applications, and Live2D provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. | The maker lists support for Unity, Unreal Engine 4, and Cocos2d-x, with game engine players and an SDK available free of charge. |
| Purpose | Cubism Editor models and animates drawn illustrations to create dynamic 2D expressions. | OPTPiX SpriteStudio is an animation creation tool for producing sprite animation data, from short animations to game development. |
Plans
Live2D Cubism
- Cubism PRO for indie — Monthly$13.26 a month
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year one$91.02 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year two$74.96 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year three and later$68.07 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — 3-year plan$234.05 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Monthly$61.32 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year one$420.68 a year
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year two$380.91 a year
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year three and later$350.32 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie Monthly Plan$13.21 a month
OPTPiX SpriteStudio
- Starter LicenseFree
- Professional License¥93,500 a year
- Business License¥400,000 a year
In their own words
Live2D Cubism
Live2D Cubism Editor turns drawn illustrations into animated 2D models, with tools for shaping expressions through mesh deformation, physics, and lip sync. Live2D says its technology is used in mobile apps, console games, VTuber streaming, and animation. The editor runs on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon and Intel Mac versions, and exports PNG, JPEG, GIF, MP4, WebM, MOV, MOC3, model3.json, and motion3.json files. Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and other third-party applications; Live2D also provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. The PRO trial lasts 42 days, after which the Editor continues as the FREE version. FREE is limited to one 2048 px texture file, 100 ArtMesh, 30 motion parameters, 50 deformers, and 30 parts; exceeding those limits prevents saving. FREE commercial use is restricted to General Users and Small-Scale Enterprises with annual sales under 10 million yen. Cubism PRO for indie is listed at $13.26 a month.
OPTPiX SpriteStudio
OPTPiX SpriteStudio creates 2D sprite animation data for projects ranging from short animations to game development. Its mesh and bone tools support deformation, and bone influence weights can be calculated automatically. Masking can define permeable overlap areas and effects such as wipes, with adjustable position, size, and shape. A designer can produce sprite animation data alone using the tool. SpriteStudio supports readable XML and compact binary formats, as well as instance and particle effect creation. Listed engine support includes Unity, Unreal Engine 4, and Cocos2d-x; game engine players and an SDK are available free of charge. Export options include PNG, GIF, WebP, AVI, MP4, SSCE, SSAE, Cocos2d-x PLIST, and Corona SDK LUA. It runs on Windows and macOS and requires an always-on internet connection, along with listed hardware and graphics requirements. The free Starter License is limited to companies with prior-year sales under JPY 10 million and has feature restrictions and attribution requirements. The Professional License costs ¥93,500 a year. A one-month trial includes SpriteStudio Ver.7 features but not SpriteStudio 5.