Head-to-head · VTuber Software
Animaze vs 3tene
Animaze leads on 0 checks, 3tene on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAnimaze · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Animaze
Animaze scores higher on our rubric for vtuber software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Animaze is the better fit for broad 2D/3D streaming on a budget. 3tene is the better fit for advanced 2D/3D tracking workflows.
- Animaze fits best
Broad 2D/3D streaming on a budget
- 3tene fits best
Advanced 2D/3D tracking workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Animaze 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | 3tene 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in VTuber Software | #8 in VTuber Software |
| Best for | Broad 2D/3D streaming on a budget | Advanced 2D/3D tracking workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 17 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Animaze 4/4 · 3tene 4/4 | ||
| Hand tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lip-sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual camera | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Avatar workflow | 2d-and-3d | 2d-and-3d |
| Avatar import | Both | Both |
| Body tracking | Full-body | Full-body |
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| Our verdict | Animaze is avatar software for VTubers, streamers, creators, and video-call users. It supports custom 2D and 3D avatar imports, webcam and iPhone-based tracking, audio lip-sync, hand tracking, full-body tracking through supported hardware,… Read the review → |
3tene is real-time avatar software for aspiring VTubers, streamers, broadcasters, events, and business users. It supports both 2D and 3D avatar workflows through VRM 0.x, VRM 1.0, and VRMA formats, with Live2D available through an… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Animaze — where it wins
- Imports Live2D, VRM, Ready Player Me, and Union avatars
- Supports face, hand, audio lip-sync, and full-body tracking
- Connects with OBS, Streamlabs, Discord, Zoom, and major platforms
Where it doesn't
- Desktop software is available for Windows only
- Full-body tracking requires supported trackers and VMC
- Pro commercial rights apply to qualifying streamers
3tene — where it wins
- Supports VRM 0.x, VRM 1.0, VRMA, and optional Live2D models
- Combines face, lip-sync, hand, finger, and full-body tracking
- Includes recording, chroma key, effects, and virtual webcam output
Where it doesn't
- Live2D model support requires an additional package
- The TRIAL version is planned rather than currently available
- Regional pricing may differ from the displayed ¥2,800 price
- Animaze9.3/10 · Free plan
Flexible VTubing software with free access, 2D/3D imports, tracking, and recording.
Visit AnimazeFull verdict → - 3tene8.2/10 · Paid
A broad VTuber toolkit for users who need tracking, recording, and virtual camera output.
Visit 3teneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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