Auto-rig Blender New! ❲2026 Update❳

There is an old debate in the 3D community that using auto-rigs is "cheating" or that it produces lower quality results. In 2024, this is largely a misconception. Major film studios and AAA game developers use proprietary auto-rigging tools to speed up pipelines.

Completely free, incredibly fast, and includes a library of animations.

If you rig characters regularly in Blender and value speed, ease of use, and robust retargeting, Auto‑Rig Pro is one of the best investments you can make. For occasional or purely hobbyist work, Blender’s built‑in Rigify might suffice, but Auto‑Rig Pro’s polish and workflow shortcuts have made it an industry favorite among Blender users.