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iClone vs Daz Studio: catalog facts
iCloneDaz Studio

Best for: Animators and previs artists who want fast character animation

Best for: Artists and hobbyists who want to pose and render 3D characters without modelling them

Paid

Paid annual plans, with a free trial to start.

Free + paid options

Daz Studio is free; Daz Studio Premier, memberships and store content are paid.

Windows Windows, macOS
  • 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
  • Free to download and use
  • Ready-rigged Genesis figures that are quick to pose
All 4 strengths for Daz Studio
  • Free to download and use
  • Ready-rigged Genesis figures that are quick to pose
  • Export bridges to Blender, Unreal, Unity and other tools
  • Large store of ready-made characters, clothing and props
  • Subscription pricing
  • Works best inside Reallusion's own ecosystem of tools and assets
  • Requires registering an account to download
  • Much of the content is sold separately in the Daz store
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for iClone

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for Daz Studio

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.