mGear Framework vs Reallusion Character Creator
mGear Framework
mgear-framework.comReallusion Character Creator
reallusion.comSide by side
| Figure | mGear Framework | Reallusion Character Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $33.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · 3D Rigging Software | 7.4 (#20) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Purpose | mGear is an open-source rigging and animation framework for Autodesk Maya, designed to streamline character creation for games and animation. | Character Creator generates, imports, and customizes stylized or realistic 3D character assets for use in animation and other 3D tools. |
| Support | Free support, bug reports, and feedback are available through the community forum; tailored premium support and consulting are offered by mcsGear. | The company directs customers with technical or workflow questions to Customer Service and offers a Feedback Tracker for product suggestions and bug reports. |
Plans
Reallusion Character Creator
- CC5 Standard$299 a month
- CC5 Deluxe$479 a month
- Character Creator 5$299, paid once
- Character Creator 5 Standard$299, paid once
- Character Creator 365 Pro$399 a year
- Character Creator 5 Deluxe$479, paid once
- Character Creator 5 Deluxe$479, paid once
- Character Creator 365 StandardPrice not published
In their own words
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.
Reallusion Character Creator
Reallusion Character Creator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.