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At a Glance
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Poser
Poser
Star Rating
(13)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Poser
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Poser excels in its "Template library," offering a wide range of pre-built models and scenes that can significantly speed up the workflow for artists, while MakeHuman is noted for its "Generative AI" capabilities, allowing for more customizable character creation.
  • Reviewers mention that Poser's "Quality of Support" is rated higher at 8.0, indicating a more responsive customer service experience compared to MakeHuman's 7.2, which some users find lacking in timely assistance.
  • G2 users highlight that MakeHuman's "Ease of Use" is superior, scoring 8.1, as it provides a more intuitive interface for beginners, whereas Poser, with a score of 7.7, can be overwhelming for new users due to its extensive features.
  • Users on G2 say that Poser's "Animation" tools are robust and versatile, making it a preferred choice for animators, while MakeHuman is often praised for its "Sculpting" capabilities, allowing for detailed character design but lacking in animation features.
  • Reviewers mention that Poser's "Render" quality is highly regarded, providing realistic outputs that are essential for professional projects, whereas MakeHuman's rendering options are more basic, which may not meet the needs of users looking for high-end visual fidelity.
  • Users report that MakeHuman's "AI Text-to-3D" feature is a standout, enabling users to create 3D models from textual descriptions, a functionality that Poser does not offer, making MakeHuman more innovative in this aspect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MakeHuman
No pricing available
Poser
No pricing available
Free Trial
MakeHuman
No trial information available
Poser
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
9
8.5
9
Ease of Use
8.1
9
7.7
11
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.2
6
8.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
9
4.7
11
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Poser
Poser
MakeHuman and Poser are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
MakeHuman
MakeHuman has no unique categories
Poser
Poser has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Poser
Poser
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Staffing and Recruiting
20.0%
E-Learning
20.0%
Program Development
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Poser
Poser
Design
33.3%
Graphic Design
16.7%
Arts and Crafts
16.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Internet
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

I like that the models and graphics are so detailed. I have never worked with such an advanced program before

Most Helpful Critical Review
Roberto T.
RT
Roberto T.
Verified User in E-Learning

The software can create a human figure in few clicks, however, personally I've never been completely satisfied with the outcomes and I went to modify their shape in other modeling softwares. Despite that, I see Makehuman as a time-saver when I need basic...

Poser
Poser
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
GG
Verified User in Graphic Design

The ability to create and conceptualize a character in less time than possible with out such a easy to learn piece of software.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Maciej F.
MF
Maciej F.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

Accuracy of model deformation (Poser 10)

Alternatives
MakeHuman
MakeHuman Alternatives
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Poser
Poser Alternatives
Blender
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ZBrush
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Discussions
MakeHuman
MakeHuman Discussions
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Poser
Poser Discussions
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