Rapport FAQs
Your go-to spot for quick answers. Learn how to style avatars, connect your tools, and make AI characters feel real, approachable, and ready for any project.
Animation
What powers character animation in Rapport?
Rapport is powered by Speech Graphics’ award‑winning audio‑driven facial animation software. It matches sounds to muscle maps for more accurate, emotionally expressive animations—capturing non‑verbal details like breath, blinks, eye darts, and head motion.
Is the character’s body also animated?
Currently, only facial and lip-synch animations are automatically driven by audio. Audio-driven body animations are in development. For other gestures and animations, Rapport’s in-house team can assist. Contact support@rapport.cloud to learn more.
How can I control and change the expressions for my character?
You can use behavior mode control to select the expression type and intensity. Demo examples and sample code are available here.
Deployment
Does Rapport integrate with Unreal Engine or Unity?
Yes, Rapport offers a direct plugin for Unreal Engine. A Unity plugin is still under development.
How can I change the camera in my Rapport project?
See the camera demo page for examples and sample code.
How can I adjust the background scene for the MetaHuman characters?
MetaHumans used for pixel streaming have a fixed plain background color and resolution. If you're using the Unreal plugin, you can design and control the background scene directly within your Unreal project.
Is it easy to deploy Rapport experiences on my website?
Yes, depending on your project set-up, Rapport experiences can be shared through either an iframe embed code or HTML & JavaScript snippets.
Can I interrupt the character?
Yes. Under "Advanced" settings, toggle on "Interruptible" to enable character interruption.
Integrations & Customization
What languages do you support?
Rapport supports most languages through integrations with STT and TTS platforms like Azure, AWS, Google, ElevenLabs, and more.
Can I use my own custom character in Rapport?
Absolutely. Rapport supports custom character types, including aliens, animals, mascots, and more. Contact support@rapport.cloud to discuss your custom character requirements.
What types of character models work with the Rapport Unity plugin?
Currently, the Rapport Unity plugin supports custom character models. These custom models must have a corresponding Rapport configuration file, which our team can help you set up. The plugin contains a sample scene where you can test a character. Once you're ready to onboard your character, contact us!
What characters do you support?
We have support for various character creator tools with control files to drive the animation, e.g. RPM, Reallusion, Metahumans, and others. We will add more support in the future.
How can I use my own dialogue solution or custom AI with Rapport?
You can use your own dialogue or AI by configuring a Rapport project with an "idle" setup. This gives you full programmatic control. Follow this guide to learn more.
What if I have a dialogue solution, TTS, or STT provider not currently integrated with Rapport?
If your preferred provider isn’t listed, contact support@rapport.cloud to discuss integration possibilities.
I made a voice clone with ElevenLabs. How do I add it to Rapport?
You can add your ElevenLabs account key in Rapport, then select your custom voice in the appropriate field. Using the voice ID is preferred, but you can also use the name - just make sure it matches exactly how it's stored in ElevenLabs.
Getting Started
Do I need an understanding of AI technology to use Rapport?
Our platform was designed for ease of use for everyone, whether you’re an AI prompting wizard or just getting started! We’ve created a collection of how-to videos to help you along your Rapport journey.
Where can I see examples of Rapport demos?
Check out various tech and integration demos on our demos page.
How much does it cost to use Rapport?
Creating a Rapport project is free to start. You can find details on our pricing page.
Can I see how people interact with my Rapport experience?
Yes! With our usage analytics, you’ll be able to see how many people have interacted with your experience, for how long, and much more.
Pricing
How does the free trial work?
You get 14 days of full Pro feature access to Rapport with 50 minutes of AI-powered avatar conversations. No credit card required—just sign up and start creating.
What happens when I hit my usage limit?
Each plan includes a set number of conversation minutes per month. If you go over, additional usage is billed at $0.21 per minute. We’ll always notify you before you reach your limit.
Can I upload my own characters?
Yes! Starting with the Business plan, you can upload your own 3D characters to personalize your avatar experiences.
What’s included in the Pro and Business plans?
Pro ($19/mo): 100 usage minutes per month, 1 creator, up to 5 workspaces, reports, and access to pre-built scenario templates.
Business ($99/mo): 500 usage minutes per month, 3 creators, unlimited workspaces, custom character uploads, and advanced support options.
What if my team needs more creators or usage time?
That’s where Enterprise comes in. You’ll get tailored usage packages, unlimited creators and workspaces, plus access to professional services, custom branding, and on-prem/private cloud hosting.
What kind of support do I get?
Pro: Email support
Business: Priority chat, email, and phone support
Enterprise: Dedicated Customer Success Manager, implementation support, and compliance assistance (including GDPR).
Can I remove Rapport branding?
Yes. Branding removal starts with the Business plan and above.
What are “usage minutes”?
Usage minutes are the total time spent interacting with your AI avatars—whether it’s training, learning, or customer experience sessions. Your effective rate is $0.19/min across plans.