RADiCAL Motion Alternatives for Video Based Mocap

Key Takeaways#

• PINOC is the best overall choice if you want video-to-motion or text-to-motion, character rigging, retargeting, motion adjustment, and export in one workflow.
• Rokoko is a good fit if you want a broader motion capture ecosystem that can support more than AI video capture.
• Move AI is better suited to professional and studio workflows that need multi-camera capture and more advanced mocap setups.
• Plask works well for straightforward browser-based motion capture, including single-camera and multi-person workflows.
• DeepMotion is good for body, face, and hand tracking with physics and motion editing.
• Flow Studio makes the most sense if you specifically want to continue with technology that came from RADiCAL within Autodesk’s workflow.

If you used to use RADiCAL Motion previously and search for it today, you’ll end up being confused. When you look for login, you won’t find the same experience anymore. If you’ve come across older articles/tutorials on how to use it, this can make things even more confusing.

That’s because RADiCAL is no longer operating as a standalone platform. Autodesk acquired RADiCAL’s core technology and IP in 2026, and the standalone RADiCAL web platform was shut down on July 6, 2026. So, while the technology behind its motion capture hasn’t simply disappeared, you can’t access it through the original motion service anymore.

This guide covers what happened to RADiCAL Motion, what that means for its motion-capture technology, and the best available options for video-based mocap.

What Exactly Happened to RADiCAL Motion?#

RADiCAL was known for its AI-powered motion-capture tools, which could turn ordinary video into 3D human motion without requiring a mocap suit or specialized hardware. Its main products included RADiCAL Core for processing video into animation, RADiCAL Live for real-time motion capture and streaming, and Canvas, a browser-based 3D editor.

The change started before the platform disappeared. Autodesk had already invested in RADiCAL in 2022 and had been working with the company on AI-powered 3D content creation. Then, in April 2026, it acquired RADiCAL’s core technology and intellectual property, which included the technology behind Motion Core and Motion Live, as well as Canvas.

Here’s the complete timeline:

• 2022: Autodesk invests in RADiCAL and begins working with the company.
• April 2026: Autodesk acquires RADiCAL’s core technology and IP.
• July 6, 2026: The standalone RADiCAL web platform shuts down.
• After the shutdown: RADiCAL is no longer available as an independent service, while its technology moves into Autodesk’s broader 3D and AI workflow.

RADiCAL’s shutdown did not mean its technology disappeared. Autodesk acquired the company’s core technology and IP and has since incorporated related capabilities, including 3D Editor and Canvas, into Flow Studio. RADiCAL had directed users toward Flow Studio as the broader path for its technology.

However, the old RADiCAL platform and accounts didn’t simply migrate to Autodesk. User data was not transferred, and existing users only had a limited window to download their available files before the shutdown. So, while the underlying technology continues through Autodesk, old RADiCAL projects may not be accessible by simply logging into an Autodesk account.

What Can You Actually Recover?#

If you used RADiCAL before it shut down, your account and data were not transferred to Autodesk. Users could download available data till July 6, 2026, so signing in today won’t restore your old workspace. For RADiCAL Core, processed FBX animation files and source videos could be downloaded and used in compatible 3D and game development software.

Recovery now mainly depends on what you downloaded before the shutdown. Live and Canvas scenes were not available for download, so they could not be carried over in the same way. The technology moved to Autodesk, but the old RADiCAL workspace did not, and there is no standalone recovery portal for files that remained in the account.

What Does a Replacement Have to Match?#

RADiCAL’s appeal was being cloud-based, hardware-free, easy to use, and connected to a workflow with motion capture, real-time capture, and browser-based 3D work. So, the right replacement should match the parts of that workflow you actually relied on. Here are some things to check:

So, the best replacement depends on what you used RADiCAL for. If you mainly wanted quick video-to-FBX capture, prioritize ease of use and export quality; if you used Live, real-time capture becomes much more important.

Which Tools Are the Realistic Alternatives?#

If you’re looking for a RADiCAL replacement, there are a few options worth trying. Here are 6 of the best options you can consider for that:

1. PINOC by Viggle#

PINOC is the best overall fit if you want the convenience of RADiCAL without stopping at motion capture. You can generate motion from video or text, bring in your own 3D character, rig or retarget it, preview the result, make basic adjustments, and export the animated character. Here’s how DANI, a 3D animator, used PINOC for her project:

PINOC as an animator's tool, from DANI (@alittledani). View the original reel on Instagram.

Key Capabilities#

• You can generate motion from both regular video and text prompts in the same workflow.
• Your own model can be auto-rigged or mapped to an existing rig, with no credits used for rigging or retargeting.
• Adjust Motion includes trim, loop, Arm Space, Ground Snap, and Pin Feet for cleaning up common issues before export.
• Motion can be exported as FBX or GLB, with Mixamo and MetaHuman rigs supported.

Pricing: Free to start with 60 trial credits and 2 generated-asset exports; library motion and your own rigged characters don't count toward the free export limit. The free tier is non-commercial. Paid plans are $12.99/month for Starter and $39.99/month for Pro, both with commercial use and unlimited exports. Pricing lives in the product under Account, so check the live numbers there.

2. Rokoko Vision#

Rokoko Vision is an AI video-to-motion tool now built into Rokoko Create, with the workflow connecting to Rokoko Studio for editing, retargeting, and export. It’s a good option if you want straightforward video-based mocap but also want access to a broader motion-capture workflow.

Key Capabilities#

• It supports video-to-motion as well as text-to-motion within the Rokoko Create ecosystem.
• Vision 3.0 uses a newer solver aimed at faster processing and cleaner motion output.
• You can take captured motion into Rokoko Studio for editing, retargeting, and export.
• Best suited for indie creators, students, and small teams looking for a relatively accessible mocap workflow.

Pricing: Starter is free, while paid plans start at $12/month for Basic, with Plus at $28/month and Pro at $70/month.

3. Move AI#

Move AI fits more on the professional end. Its Genesis system is designed for production workflows, using multiple cameras and local NVIDIA GPU processing rather than the lightweight, browser-first approach of tools like PINOC or Rokoko.

Key Capabilities#

• Genesis can capture up to eight actors in one setup.
• It can work with existing Vicon or OptiTrack camera systems through its hybrid capability.
• Real-time calibration, tracking controls, and live previsualization give you more control during capture.
• The setup is considerably more involved, so it makes more sense for studios than someone looking for a quick RADiCAL replacement.

Pricing: Contact the team for a quote.

4. Autodesk Flow Studio#

Autodesk acquired RADiCAL's core technology and IP, and the capabilities have moved into Flow Studio, but the product itself is broader than the old RADiCAL Motion experience.

Key Capabilities#

• It can generate full-body motion from standard smartphone or webcam footage without dedicated mocap hardware.
• The workflow is built around quick capture and previsualization rather than a traditional mocap setup.
• Motion can be exported as FBX for workflows including Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and Unity.
• Because it is now part of a broader Autodesk platform, it makes more sense if you already work in that ecosystem than if you simply want a lightweight video-to-motion tool.

Pricing: Free at $0, Lite at $7/month, Standard at $30/month, Pro at $64/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.

5. Plask Motion#

Plask is a good option if you mainly want to turn video into animation without setting up dedicated hardware. It combines single-camera mocap with tools for post-processing and supports workflows across Blender, Maya, Unity, and Unreal.

Key Capabilities#

• It can extract body movement from a single video and turn it into animation.
• Supports multi-person mocap.
• Can work with and support full-body hand capture.
• It also includes camera, lighting, motion blur, depth-of-field, and other presentation controls.

Pricing: Plask has a Free plan, with Standard at $40/month and Pro at $140/month.

6. DeepMotion#

DeepMotion is another strong video-to-motion option, particularly if you need more detailed tracking than basic body capture. Its Animate 3D product handles video-to-animation, while SayMotion focuses on generating animation from text.

Key Capabilities#

• Animate 3D can track up to eight people in a scene.
• You can work with custom FBX, GLB, and VRM characters as well as Ready Player Me and Avaturn avatars.
• Face and hand tracking, foot locking, physics simulation, motion smoothing, and hand-to-ground contact give you more control over the result.
• The Rotoscope Pose Editor lets you correct movement by tracing poses over the source video.

Pricing: Both SayMotion and Animate 3D have a Freemium tier. Paid plans start at $15/month, with higher tiers going up to $300/month depending on the product and plan.

How Do You Rebuild a Motion Library From Scratch?#

Start with the animations you actually need. Prioritize clips that are already being used in a project, then work through the rest. Also, organize everything by character or rig so you can reuse the same setup instead of doing the work repeatedly.

Most importantly, download your animations as soon as you create them and keep the original video alongside the exported file. That way, if you ever need to recreate a motion, you still have the source footage.

The Lock-In Audit#

Before choosing your next tool, ask yourself 4 simple questions:

• Can I download my work? If it only lives on the platform, you could lose access when the service changes or shuts down.
• Is it in a common format? Formats like FBX and GLB are easier to use across different tools.
• Do I still have the source footage? Keeping the original video means you can recreate the motion elsewhere if needed.
• How much time do I have to export? Don’t assume a platform will give you months to recover your files after a shutdown.

The basic rule will always stay the same: keep both the source and the finished animation, and don’t let your entire library live inside one platform.

How Does PINOC Compare on These Four Requirements?#

If you’re looking for a RADiCAL replacement, check how well it captures motion from video, how much cleanup the motion needs, how easily you can export it, and whether you can use it with your own character. PINOC stands on each as:

• Video-to-3D motion: PINOC does that while keeping the original movement’s amplitude and timing. You can use footage from a phone, webcam, screen recording, or online video, and results typically take about a minute.
• Motion quality and cleanup: PINOC stays faithful to the original performance. If the result needs some cleanup, Adjust Motion gives you trimming, looping, Ground Snap, and Pin Feet to help with floating and foot sliding.
• Export compatibility: You can export motion on a Mixamo or MetaHuman rig as FBX or GLB.
• Your own character and retargeting: You can bring your own 3D model into PINOC, whether it’s unrigged or already rigged.

Here’s the auto-rig step on your own model, the part that normally sends you to another tool.

That’s how you go from capturing to exporting in the same workflow, instead of having to handle the character setup separately.

How Do You Avoid Being Stranded Again?#

RADiCAL’s case shows how a good tool can still be a risky place to store your only copy of an asset. If you’re building a motion library today, choose a workflow where you can take your work with you. Export finished animations in portable formats such as FBX or GLB, and keep the original video footage separately. That way, even if the platform changes, you still have both the finished motion and the source needed to recreate it.

Also check how much of your workflow depends on the vendor itself. Before committing to a tool, look at its recent product updates and make sure the features you rely on are actively maintained. For real-time streaming, where switching tools may be harder, have a backup option so you can avoid making one platform the only place where your work exists.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Is RADiCAL Motion shut down?#

Yes, the standalone platform has shut down. Autodesk acquired RADiCAL’s core technology and IP in April 2026, and the RADiCAL web portal shut down in July 2026.

Can I get my RADiCAL data back?#

Not through the old platform. User data wasn’t transferred to Autodesk, and the recovery window ended with the shutdown. Exported FBX files you saved earlier are still usable, but Live sessions and Canvas scenes weren’t downloadable.

What is the closest alternative to RADiCAL Motion?#

Depends on what you used RADiCAL for. If you relied on Live for real-time capture, Rokoko's ecosystem is the closer fit. If you mainly used Core for video-to-motion, PINOC covers that and goes further, adding your own character, rigging, retargeting, and export in the same workflow, while Plask is a lighter option for capture and export alone.

Do I need to reshoot my reference footage?#

Probably not. Existing reference videos can generally be processed by replacement tools, but check their specific requirements first. For example, PINOC works best with one person, the full body visible, minimal obstruction, and decent lighting.

Is there a free alternative to RADiCAL?#

Yes. PINOC is free to start with trial credits for generated motion, while rigging, retargeting, motion adjustment, and its motion library are free. The free tier is non-commercial, so check the terms before using its output commercially.

Why did RADiCAL disappear even though the technology was still useful?#

The standalone product was retired after Autodesk acquired its underlying technology. So, useful technology can survive while the product you rely on disappears, which makes portable exports and keeping your original footage especially important.

Conclusion#

PINOC is the overall strongest choice if you want a single workflow for video-based mocap. Rokoko, Move AI, Plask, and DeepMotion can still work depending on whether you need a bigger mocap setup, multi-camera capture, or more advanced tracking. No matter what you choose, keep your original footage and export your animations in formats you can use elsewhere. Your workflow shouldn’t ever completely depend on one platform. If you want to start with the first option, PINOC is free to start.