VTube Studio

6.9easy start · #9 of 46
in 2D Character Animation Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows.

VTube Studio is ranked #9 of 46 in 2D character animation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

VTube Studio plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Live2D model support · Webcam tracking · Smartphone tracking · Voice-based lip-sync store.steampowered.com · 20 Sept 2026

VTube Studio (Steam) Free Free app; webcam tracking shows a watermark store.steampowered.com · 29 Sept 2026

VTube Studio - Remove Watermark (Steam DLC) $14.99 once Removes watermark shown during webcam face tracking store.steampowered.com · 29 Sept 2026

VTube Studio - VNet Multiplayer Collab (Steam DLC) $19.99 once Paid DLC; online collaboration for Windows and macOS store.steampowered.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on 2D character animation software

Free plan: Yes
Lip sync: Yes

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The record

Purpose: VTube Studio is an app for Virtual YouTubers to bring their Live2D models to life.
Face tracking: It supports webcam and iPhone face tracking, including eye tracking and winking.
Hand tracking: It supports webcam-based hand and gesture tracking to activate expressions and animations.
Scene controls: Features include hotkeys, microphone lip sync, animated PNG props, and post-processing visual effects.
Props: Users can import and attach images, animations, and customizable Live2D props to a model, with tracking and hotkeys.
Twitch: Twitch integration lets viewers use emotes and trigger hotkeys through redeems, subscriptions, and chat commands.
Plugins and API: The VTube Studio API lets developers create and distribute plugins that can trigger animations or expressions and control models.
Collaboration: VNet allows Steam friends to collaborate inside VTube Studio and requires its Steam DLC; it supports Windows and macOS.
Privacy: The maker says the apps do not collect user information and that app data, models, images, videos, and face-tracking data are not shared; iOS tracking data can be sent to an IP on the user's local network when enabled.
VNet security: The EULA says VNet assets are encrypted and shared with participants in memory, but participants could use specialized tools to copy shared files and DenchiSoft cannot decrypt them.
VNet limit: The manual states that VNet supports up to six people per collaboration session and requires starting VTube Studio through Steam.
Device requirements: iOS requires Face ID or an Apple A12 or newer chip, while Android requires a phone that supports Google ARCore.
Business licensing: Companies with prior fiscal-year income above US$200,000 require a company license, and the maker asks for quote requests by email.
Support: The maker directs users to its community Discord and official documentation for help; it says technical support may be provided but is not guaranteed by the license.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best 2D Character Animation Software in 2026#9 of 46
Best VTuber Software in 2026#5 of 25

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Sources

denchisoft.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
denchisoft.com/vnet/· checked 29 Sept 2026
denchisoft.com/privacy/· checked 29 Sept 2026
denchisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/denchisoft_e· checked 29 Sept 2026
github.com/DenchiSoft/VTubeStudio/wiki/Multiplayer· checked 29 Sept 2026
denchisoft.com/documentation/· checked 29 Sept 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/1325860/VTube__Studio/· checked 20 Sept 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/1325860/VTube_Studio/· checked 29 Sept 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/1520620/VTube_Studio__Remove_Waterm· checked 29 Sept 2026
store.steampowered.com/dlc/1325860/VTube_Studio/· checked 29 Sept 2026