Blender vs MetaPerson Creator
Blender
blender.org
MetaPerson Creator
avatarsdk.comSide by side
| Figure | Blender | MetaPerson Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $800/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D Avatar Software | 8.8 (#4) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Spec score · Game Character Creation Software | 8.6 (#7) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Intended users | Blender says it is well suited to individuals and small studios that benefit from a unified pipeline and responsive development process. | The maker presents the creator for gaming, social media, virtual spaces, games, apps and creative projects. |
| Privacy | Blender says its software can be downloaded and used without registration or internet access, and its website policy says it uses first-party cookies and does not allow third parties to track visitors or place ads. | The privacy policy says uploaded images may be processed as personal data and are not shared with third parties unless specifically requested by the user. |
| Support | Support resources include an online manual, developer documentation, Python API reference, tutorials, community forums, and enterprise support for Blender LTS releases through Canonical. | The documentation directs users to [email protected], while Enterprise includes a dedicated Slack channel. |
Plans
MetaPerson Creator
- Free first avatarFree
- MetaPerson CreatorFree
- Pro$800 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Blender
Blender is a free, open-source desktop suite for 3D creation on Linux, macOS and Windows. It covers modeling, sculpting, UV editing, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, video editing and game asset creation. Modeling tools include modifiers, UV unwrapping and mesh editing; sculpting includes 20 brush types, multi-resolution work, dynamic topology and mirrored sculpting. Animation features include rigging, a pose editor, non-linear animation and forward and inverse kinematics. Users can draw in 2D in a 3D viewport and combine 2D and 3D work. The built-in Cycles renderer supports CPU and GPU rendering, real-time viewport previews, PBR shaders, HDR lighting and VR rendering. Blender also includes camera and object tracking with masking and live scene previews. Advanced users can customize the application and build tools or add-ons through its Python API. Blender is licensed under the GNU GPL and owned by its contributors. It can run without installation or an internet connection, including from a USB stick or desktop folder.
MetaPerson Creator
MetaPerson Creator turns a selfie into a realistic or cartoon full-body 3D avatar in a browser. Users can change facial features and body shape, then select hairstyles, outfits and accessories. Exports are available in GLB, glTF and FBX, with a Humanoid rig and Mixamo-compatible animations. Listed destinations include Unity, Unreal Engine, VRChat and web apps. The creator can be embedded using an iframe and JavaScript API; API access is described as an Enterprise option. Documentation covers native iOS and Android integrations, and Unity samples span Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, WebGL and VR. The first avatar and export are free, while additional avatars use in-app credits. Pro costs $800 a month and includes 6 000 avatars per month; extra generated avatars cost $0.03 each, and generation continues after the quota. Enterprise pricing is quoted. Uploaded images may be processed as personal data; the privacy policy says they are not shared with third parties unless the user specifically requests it.