Top 10 Best VTuber Maker Software (2023)

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VRoid Studio

As we previously mentioned VRoid Studio is a 3D modelling program specially made for creating VTuber avatars. If you’re looking to create a 3D VTuber avatar yourself then VRoid Studio is certainly an asset you want on your side. The software provides template characters for you to build on and customise as well as giving you the freedom to start completely from scratch.

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Blender

Blender is a free, comprehensive, open-source 3D modelling software that is guaranteed to give you a professional-looking avatar. Admittedly Blender does require a great deal of skill and learning. But the level of customisation that Blender offers is exactly what any high-quality 3D avatar needs.

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Live2D Cubism

The term rigging is mentioned quite frequently with reference to avatars. For those who are new to the world of VTubers, rigging is the process of defining the movements the avatar can make in relation to the person using it. For instance, blinking or winking must be rigged so that trackers can display this as the person opens and closes their eyes. VTuber rigging requires its own software, such as Live2D Cubism which you will have to learn how to use if you want to make the most out of your avatar.As you might have noticed already there is a lot to learn and consider when making your VTuber avatar, hence why most people starting out get their VTuber avatar commissioned. Instead of learning everything themselves, people place their avatar in the hands of a capable artist who can handle design, animation and rigging all for a commissioning fee.

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VSeeFace

On the flipside for those who have the necessary hardware to run a successful VTubing channel VSeeFace has some of the best facial tracking available. The program can detect facial expressions directly from your webcam footage and relay them onto your avatar in real-time using advanced algorithms. The software can track movements of eyebrows, blinking and mouth position with a surprising level of accuracy meaning that the user doesn’t have to rely on as many toggle expressions to show their emotions. Users can adjust settings to even allow for hand tracking so long as their avatars can allow it.

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VMagicMirror

This is yet another free software for those who want to give VTubing a shot. VMagicMirror is a software that allows a person to start VTubing without even having a webcam. Although it won’t be producing high-quality streams with crazy animations it certainly can pass as VTubing. The software works by controlling an avatar’s movements with your mouse and keyboard. Your avatar will be presented as if they are sitting at a desk facing the audience moving their head and eyes to mirror the movement of a mouse just like a person would.

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3tene

3Tene is a free facial tracking software that compromises slight tracking accuracy compared to VSeeFace but makes up for it with great toggle animations and effects! Users can add a whole number of fun animations like peace signs and bubble jets across their stream. 3Tene has recently released a full-body tracking version of the software however this is not included in the free package. If you’ve got the necessary equipment to start making full-body content then 3Tene is the place to go!

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VUP

Next up we have VUP which is a tracking software that users explain is awesome for making YouTube videos. VUP also provides full-body tracking compatibility and does a good job of tracking facial expressions. The benefit of using VUP as the tracking software of your choice is the access to custom poses and animations. When we couple this with the toggle expressions it’s the perfect tool for making thumbnails.

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Similar to VMagicMirror, VDraw is another no webcam-required solution to VTubing that relies on keyboard and mouse control. The interesting thing about VDraw is the pose that it sets your VTuber in. Moving the mouse will manoeuvre your VTuber avatar around your screen as if they were controlling it with a pen and operating the keyboard with their left hand. This makes for excellent content for artists and graphic designers who want to VTube while working on a project.

Similar to VMagicMirror, VDraw is another no webcam-required solution to VTubing that relies on keyboard and mouse control. The interesting thing about VDraw is the pose that it sets your VTuber in. Moving the mouse will manoeuvre your VTuber avatar around your screen as if they were controlling it with a pen and operating the keyboard with their left hand. This makes for excellent content for artists and graphic designers who want to VTube while working on a project.

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Animaze by FaceRig

Last but not least we have Animaze By Facerig. Animaze is a detailed facial tracking software that is initially free to use although we do recommend getting the Live2D plugin for around $4 if you wish to pair it with one of your 2D avatars. Facerig allows the import of VRM files, the most popular format for avatars. Or even Ready Player Me models which are free basic avatars that you can customise online.

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