Faceware Analyzer
Faceware Analyzer: A desktop tool for tracking facial performance from recorded video and preparing it for retargeting. Ranked #40 of 64 in Motion Capture Software by our editors (4.9/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for studios refining markerless facial animation.
At a glance
- Editor score4.9 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forStudios refining markerless facial animation
- Free planNo
- Paid from$299/seat/yr
- Character retargetingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Tracks facial expression, texture, eyes and gaze without markers.
- Training frames and landmark markup support tracking refinement.
- Studio Plus adds global models and batch/API processing.
Where it doesn't
- Tracks facial performance, not body or hand motion.
- Processing is non-real-time.
- Motion data is parameterized into Faceware's proprietary FWR files.
Our verdict on Faceware Analyzer
For animation, visual-effects and game-production teams working from recorded facial-performance video, Faceware Analyzer is a desktop tool for markerless facial tracking. It analyzes expression and texture, as well as eye and gaze movement, then parameterizes the results into FWR performance files for Faceware Retargeter. Its focus is specialized: studios seeking facial-animation data from video may find the workflow relevant, while teams needing body or hand capture will need a different tool.
The workflow includes training frames with landmark markup, plus Intelligent Drag landmark placement to support tracking work. Analyzer is non-real-time, so it is designed around recorded performance rather than live output. Its exports are aimed at a Faceware pipeline: motion data can be loaded into Faceware Retargeter, and the listed integrations include Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max and MotionBuilder. That gives teams using those tools a defined route from tracking to character animation, although FWR is the stated export format.
According to the vendor's pricing page, Analyzer 3 Studio costs $299 per seat per year, billed annually, for high-quality, low-volume tracking. Studio Plus costs $1,749 per seat per year and adds high-volume tracking, global tracking models and batch/API processing. A 30-day free trial is available. The higher tier is the more fitting option for studios automating or processing larger volumes; smaller-volume facial work aligns with Studio. Choose Analyzer when markerless facial tracking and its Retargeter-oriented workflow suit the pipeline. Look elsewhere if real-time output or full-body capture is central to the project.
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Faceware Analyzer fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $299/seat/yr |
| Body tracking | No |
| Face and hand tracking | No |
| Character retargeting | Yes |
| Cleanup tools | Not verified |
| Export formats | FWR |
| Real-time output | No |
| Supported platforms | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Faceware Retargeter, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | facewaretech.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Faceware Analyzer integrations
Faceware Analyzer lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Faceware Retargeter
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk MotionBuilder
Alternatives to Faceware Analyzer
- Vicon ShogunA mature Windows suite for detailed optical, markerless, and finger motion capture.8.9
- Xsens AnimateA mature inertial capture suite for live production, offline export, and complex scenes.8.8
- Autodesk MotionBuilderA character-animation workspace with mocap retargeting, control rigs and FBX exchange.8.7
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