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Head-to-head · VTuber Software

Animaze vs 3tene

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Animaze #1 in VTuber Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Animaze
3tene #8 in VTuber Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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 Email
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • Desktop software is available for Windows only
  • Full-body tracking requires supported trackers and VMC
  • Pro commercial rights apply to qualifying streamers
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. AnimazeVTuber Software 9.3Free plan
  2. 3teneVTuber Software 8.2Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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