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At a Glance
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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iClone
iClone
Star Rating
(13)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$ 398 USD 1 package
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that MotionBuilder excels in its advanced motion capture capabilities, allowing for seamless integration with various hardware setups, while iClone is noted for its user-friendly interface that simplifies the animation process for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that MotionBuilder's robust character rigging tools provide a high level of customization, which is essential for professional animators, whereas iClone's pre-built character templates and assets make it easier for small businesses to create animations quickly.
  • G2 users highlight that MotionBuilder has a steeper learning curve, with an ease of use score of 6.8, compared to iClone's impressive score of 8.9, indicating that iClone is more accessible for users without extensive animation experience.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for MotionBuilder is rated at 8.1, which is slightly lower than iClone's 8.3, suggesting that iClone may offer more responsive customer service and resources for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers say that MotionBuilder's product direction is viewed positively at 8.2%, indicating a strong commitment to innovation, while iClone's lower score of 6.7% suggests some users feel it may not be evolving as rapidly.
  • Users report that iClone's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, are more developed and user-friendly, making it easier for creators to generate content, while MotionBuilder currently lacks similar generative AI capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MotionBuilder
No pricing available
iClone
Character Animation Basic Bundle
$ 398 USD
1 package
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Free Trial
MotionBuilder
No trial information available
iClone
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
13
8.8
10
Ease of Use
6.8
13
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
6.7
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.1
9
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
13
7.1
8
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
iClone
iClone
MotionBuilder and iClone are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder has no unique categories
iClone
iClone is categorized as 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
iClone
iClone
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
Animation
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Education Management
13.3%
Computer Games
13.3%
Printing
6.7%
Other
20.0%
iClone
iClone
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Music
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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iClone
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Discussions
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder Discussions
Is MotionBuilder free for students?
1 Comment
Amber C.
AC
Yes, Autodesk has a free educational license for students to use their software.Read more
What is motion capture software?
1 Comment
Amber C.
AC
Capturing and recording the real time movement of an actual human while also being able to tweak and edit the flow of the recordings in the software.Read more
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iClone
iClone Discussions
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