Animaze

Animaze is real-time 3D avatar software made by Holotech Studios, the team behind FaceRig. It turns you into an animated avatar using your webcam or iPhone, then sends the result through a virtual camera into streaming and video-call apps. Stream as the avatar on Twitch and YouTube, or join Zoom and Discord calls in character. The software includes a large library of premade avatars, props, and backgrounds. You can also import your own Live2D, VRM, and Ready Player Me models. A free Basic plan includes limited free streaming time.

Key Features

1. Virtual Camera Output

Streams the avatar through the Animaze Virtual Camera into OBS, Discord, Zoom, and Google Meet. It also streams to Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming.

2. Large Premade Avatar Library

Animals, objects, and human avatars come built in, plus props, backgrounds, and emotes. Subscribers receive the entire content library with monthly additions.

3. Custom Model Import

Import your own Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me, and Union Avatars models. The Animaze Editor turns 2D and 3D models into avatars and props.

4. iPhone Motion Tracking

iPhone-based ARKit tracking captures your expressions, with audio lip-sync, hand tracking, and full-body tracking. iPhone X and newer give the best results.

5. Hardware Tracker Support

Works with Leap Motion, Tobii eye trackers, audio-based lip trackers, StreamDeck, and Stream Labs for finer control of your avatar.

6. MP4 Export and Capture Window

Plus and higher tiers add a clean capture window with no interface buttons. Export finished clips as MP4 files for editing or uploading.

7. 60 FPS Streaming

Plus and higher tiers stream at 60 frames per second for smooth motion. The watermark is also removed at the Plus tier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do I need to use Animaze?

A webcam or an iPhone. iPhone X and newer with TrueDepth give the best expression tracking, but all iPhones work with the app.

Does the free plan add a watermark?

Yes. Watermark removal is a Plus feature, so streams and exports on the free Basic plan carry Animaze branding.

Can I earn money streaming with Animaze?

Yes, with the Pro tier's Pro-Streamer Commercial Rights, aimed at streamers earning $6,000 or more per year. Read the official commercial terms first.

Can I use my own avatar model?

Yes. Animaze imports Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me, and Union Avatars models, and the editor helps turn them into usable avatars.

How much do paid plans cost?

Plus costs $19.99 per year and Pro costs $99.99 per year, both billed annually. Plus removes the watermark and unlocks 60 FPS and MP4 export.

Is new content added regularly?

Yes. Holotech Studios releases new avatars and content monthly or more often, and subscribers get the full library.

Conclusion

Animaze is a solid pick for VTubers and streamers who want a live 3D avatar without building one from scratch. The free Basic plan includes limited streaming time, while Plus adds watermark removal and 60 FPS at a low yearly price. iPhone tracking and broad model import support make it flexible for most creators getting started.