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Autodesk MotionBuilder vs iClone: catalog facts
Autodesk MotionBuilder	iClone
Best for: Animators and studios cleaning up and editing motion capture for 3D characters	Best for: Animators and previs artists who want fast character animation
Paid Paid monthly subscription from Autodesk or a reseller, with a free trial.	Paid Paid annual plans, with a free trial to start.
Windows	Windows
Built for working with motion capture data Real-time character engine for biped and human skeletons All 4 strengths for Autodesk MotionBuilder Built for working with motion capture data Real-time character engine for biped and human skeletons Exchanges data with Maya and 3ds Max Interactive environment for editing and playing back animation	Real-time previews for body and facial animation Motion capture editing and lip sync built in All 4 strengths for iClone Real-time previews for body and facial animation Motion capture editing and lip sync built in Over 2,000 free assets included Workflow for guiding AI rendering from 3D scenes
Subscription only, no perpetual or free tier Specialised for character animation rather than general 3D modelling	Subscription pricing Works best inside Reallusion's own ecosystem of tools and assets
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk MotionBuilder autodesk.com/products/motionbuilder Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for iClone reallusion.com/iclone Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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