Autodesk MotionBuilder

3D character animation software for capturing, editing, and reusing motion capture data.

Pricing: subscription
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): 3d animation, character animation, motion capture, proprietaryVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): subscriptionVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Real-time 3D character animation, Motion capture capture, editing, and playback, Data exchange with Maya and 3ds Max, Rigging with biped and human skeletonsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): MotionBuilder is Autodesk's real-time 3D character animation package for capturing, editing, and playing back complex animations, and is part of the Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Character animation, Motion capture editing and playback, Animation data exchange between 3D content creation toolsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2026Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1982Verification pending
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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