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VTube Studio

Freemium#3 of 25 in VTuber Software2D Character Animation Software

VTube Studio: A flexible free toolkit for animating Live2D avatars across desktop and mobile. Ranked #3 of 25 in VTuber Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for 2D Live2D creators across many platforms.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
2D Live2D creators across many platforms
Free plan
Yes
Avatar workflow
2d
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes Live2D support, webcam and smartphone tracking, and lip-sync.
- Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API workflows.
- Offers virtual webcam output, recording, hotkeys, plugins, and OBS integration.
Where it doesn't
- The workflow is focused on Live2D Cubism avatars rather than other avatar formats.
- Hand tracking is listed as experimental.
- Optional desktop DLC has region-varying displayed prices.

Our verdict on VTube Studio

VTube Studio is software for animating Live2D Cubism avatars in virtual YouTube content, livestreams, video calls, and recordings. It is aimed at VTubers and creators who want a 2D avatar workflow with face tracking, expressions, props, and animation controls. Webcam tracking, iPhone and Android face tracking, voice-based lip-sync, hotkey-triggered animations, and PNG item pinning support both performance and presentation needs.

The published plans show a Free plan with Live2D model support, webcam tracking, smartphone tracking, and voice-based lip-sync. The desktop app is available on Windows and macOS, while mobile apps run on iOS and Android; mobile devices can stream tracking data to desktop applications. Optional paid DLC is available for the desktop app, with displayed prices varying by region. This gives creators a low-cost way to start while leaving room for additional paid content.

For ecosystem fit, VTube Studio connects with OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch, Discord, and Zoom, and includes virtual webcam output, screen recording on smartphones, and a Plugin API. Its feature set is broad within a Live2D-focused workflow, including full-body tracking, experimental hand tracking, and animation triggers. Choose it if your avatar is a Live2D Cubism model and you need cross-platform tracking or streaming-tool compatibility. Creators seeking workflows centered on other avatar formats should look elsewhere, and those relying heavily on hand tracking should treat that capability as experimental rather than central.

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VTube Studio pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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VTube Studio fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Avatar workflow	2d
Avatar import	Live2d
Body tracking	Full-body
Hand tracking	Yes
Lip-sync	Yes
Virtual camera	Yes
Recording	Yes
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch, Discord, Zoom
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	denchisoft.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

VTube Studio integrations

VTube Studio lists 5 integrations on its own site.

OBS
Streamlabs
Twitch
Discord
Zoom

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