Viggle

Viggle is an AI character-animation tool built on its JST-1 video-3D foundation model, specializing in motion transfer. Its /animate command brings a static character to life from a text motion prompt, while /mix blends a character image into an existing motion reference video. Popular for memes and short creative clips, it also offers a Meme Maker, real-time character swap, and multi-track editing. Clips are typically under 15 seconds with no audio and mostly preset styles. It offers Free, Pro, Live, and Max tiers plus per-second API pricing, and raised a $19 million Series A in 2024 led by a16z.

Viggle is an AI character-animation platform built around motion transfer. Using its JST-1 video-3D foundation model, it can take a character image and either animate it from a text motion prompt or blend it into an existing reference video so the character adopts that video's motion. Its /mix and /animate commands, along with a Meme Maker, made it a viral favorite for creating short, playful character clips. The product is aimed at creators and meme-makers, with real-time character swap, multi-track editing, and precise motion control among its features. Practical limitations reflect the technology's stage: clips are short (typically under 15 seconds), there is no audio, and customization is largely limited to preset animation styles. It offers Free, Pro, Live, and Max tiers plus API access priced per second of output. Viggle raised a $19 million Series A in August 2024 led by Andreessen Horowitz, with backers including Alphabet's AI Futures Fund. It is a strong fit for creators who want fast, fun character animation and motion transfer, and less suited to polished, long-form, or audio-driven production.