# iClone Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 iClone Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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iClone

## What is iClone?

Animation platform that helps businesses produce 3D animations using various tools to control lighting, visuals, scenes, and more.

## What is iClone used for?

[Animation](https://www.capterra.com/animation-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 10 user reviews

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### iClone

4.4 (10)

VS.

[4.7 (258)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182240/Vyond/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Starting Price

$58

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.6 (10)

Ease Of Use

4.6 (577)

Value For Money

4.2 (9)

Value For Money

4.4 (554)

Customer Service

4.2 (9)

Customer Service

4.6 (496)

## iClone alternatives

Highest Rated

[CreateStudio](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/)

[4.8 (577)](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/reviews/)

Starting price

$27.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/203897/Create-Studio/)

[Adobe After Effects](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/)

[4.7 (443)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/reviews/)

Starting price

$31.49

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

98%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/)

[Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/)

[4.7 (7,328)](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/reviews/)

Starting price

$52.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/)

[Animaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/166064/Animaker/)

[4.2 (235)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166064/Animaker/reviews/)

Starting price

$20.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

85%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/166064/Animaker/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/237893/iClone/alternatives/)

## Pricing

Value for money

4.2 (9)

### Starting price

Contact vendor  
for pricing

Free trial  
not available

Value for money

4.2 (9)

4.2

Based on 9 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.2 (9)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.2 (9)

4.2

Based on 9 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.4

Based on 10 reviews

Filter by rating

5(6)

4(2)

3(2)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

WN

Winnie N.

Events director

Events Services

### "Empowering 3D Animation with Real-Time Magic"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

October 26, 2023

Pros

It offers a wide range of animation tools, including motion capture and keyframe animation, making it suitable for a variety of animation projects.

Cons

I face challenges in connecting it with other software and tools.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

2d artist

Animation

### "iclone review"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 18, 2023

well my overall experience with the app is quite simple, i have really gone in-depth with it so i cant say much but so far.. its very easy to navigate through, especially the drag and drop options, import and export features. i clone is actually quite amazing.

Pros

honestly, i loveee the lens flares, i could play around with them all day, i love the feel it gives to my work, and i am a 3d beginner artist so yh, i love it.

Cons

honestly, i haven't gone in-depth with the app so i cannot say anything for now but with the little experience i think they should include ability to control and make facial expression like in Maya, cause i have compared both apps in that aspect and i would Maya it very good with that feature.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Omar K.

producer

Entertainment

### "Amazing animation creator"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

5/10

April 27, 2023

valuable tool, allows businesses to model and test different scenarios, indeed problem solving and can improve decision making,simulation created with iclone help improve communication and collaboration among team,i know it can do great ,it actually works

Pros

you can actually create amazing animations, the user-friendly interface makes it stand out ,impressive

Cons

not easier for new users to create and manage simulations but additionally, it could be more tightly integrated

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Graphic designer

Graphic Design

### "Very Nice Software"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

January 7, 2023

it's so perfect for 3D engine integration

Pros

Iclone is so super easy for newbies and the interface so super simple to navigate

Cons

So super expensive for beginners that wants to learn

Switched from

[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Animator

Animation

### "Iclone got better"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

December 29, 2022

Pros

One of the exciting things about iclone is how easier to make animation and digital 3d character using CC4

Cons

They should improve in simulation, character behavior and let there vfx plugin to be more realistic

Switched from

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Ease of use

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

TL

Tabona L.

Animator

Media Production

### "iClone: the best animation software for beginners and professionals "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 13, 2022

iClone is the best animation software I've ever used (compared to Blender, Maya and 3DS)

Pros

\-iClone is easy to use. No steep learning curve -Common file formats can be imported by drag and drop (FBX,OBJ etc). -Post production effects such as LUTs can be added within iclone -iClone is easy to integrate into any workflow -Perpetual license

Cons

There is really nothing to dislike about iClone. It's hands down the best animation software.

Switched from

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Learning curve in iclone isn't steep

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

CS

Chris S.

Hobbyist

Entertainment

### "A crucial component for my animations"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

October 13, 2022

Integrating between disparate formats and software is always a fight, but overall iClone handles most things very well once you establish a workflow.

Pros

I migrated from a now defunct competitor and found iClone far, far more flexible. Used in conjunction with their Character Creator and 3DXchange it gives superb control over character animation and look, unsurpassed in any other software I could find.

Cons

Unreal Live Link (which is free) showed so much promise but delivered very little. Simply exporting and importing is far more stable and configurable. This element needs redesigning from scratch.

Switched from

[Muvizu](https://www.capterra.com/p/244689/Muvizu/)

As Muvizu is no longer in development and also suffers from some extreme limitations it was time to look elsewhere.

Alternatives considered

[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)

Reasons for choosing iClone

I looked hard at missing out iClone from my workflow due to the cost and importing and animating with Unreal but soon discovered that the tools that iClone offers weren't really there. Reallusion will need to keep on top of this as Unreal is slowly plugging these holes but I don't think is there yet

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

SK

Sean K.

President

Graphic Design

### "Iclone user"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

October 12, 2022

I love it and will continue to use it, as the benefits outweigh the faults.

Pros

I love the ease of use and the quality of content you can create easily and efficiently.

Cons

Some features and programs should be included. I paid extra for features that were phased out, and they nickel and dime you to get everything required to work with the software.

Reasons for choosing iClone

Price and ease of use

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

HL

Hayzed L.

Animator

Animation

### "Iclone Easy Usage Review "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 12, 2022

Pros

Wow wow wow... I have a lot to say but I could make it short. All I can say is that, iclone is very very easy to use... You can bring your storytelling comes to life without keyframing knowledge... With the help of combining different motion from there actorcore stores is enough. And also good for motion capture data. Another one is how they integrate into other engine like Unreal engine, Daz, blender, Maya and others.

Cons

What I would like to say on this is that they should improve further more on how all the character looks without tweaking too much. But aside that, it's still good and very excellent.

Switched from

[Daz Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/233272/Daz-Studio/)

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Easy to use and saves alot of time with no modelling skills or keyframing knowledge needed.

Alternatives considered

[Unreal Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/158599/Unreal-Engine/)

Reasons for choosing iClone

Why I like unreal is because of the quality rendering engine they have... But based on that someone needs to have blueprint knowledge, that's why I chose iclone over them because no blueprint needed for iclone and the final rendering is straight forward unlike unreal where you have to use sequencer or take record before you can render final work

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

TM

Tshepo M.

Assistant Finance Administrator

Financial Services

### "Easy to use 3D animation software "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 29, 2022

Making easy 3D animation ads for our organization

Pros

The Drag and drop animations that do not need complex coding knowledge

Cons

There is a limit of what models you can import unlike cinema 4D unless you buy expensive ones from the iclone marketplace

Switched from

[Cinema 4D](https://www.capterra.com/p/210368/Cinema-4D/)

Cinema 4D has a wide learning curve

Alternatives considered

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Reasons for choosing iClone

Iclone is compatible with my computer specs

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/237893/iClone/reviews/)

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