CharacterStudio vs MetaPerson Creator

CharacterStudio is a free browser toolkit for creating and optimizing 3D VRM character avatars. You can build characters with preloaded traits, point-and-click controls, a color picker, your own models and textures, or a manifest.json file. Imported models must use VRM format, with version 0.0 recommended. Texture replacement works by dropping an image into the browser, ideally using UVs that match the base mesh. Creations export as GLB, VRM, or screenshots, and programmable animations are listed. A one-click optimizer can merge skinned meshes and atlas textures; the documentation says this can reduce an avatar to one draw call. Batch export can randomize outputs or follow metadata schemas. Rendering uses Three.js and WebGL. The code is open source under the MIT license. JSON assembly and export is documented for batch Anata VRMs but remains a work in progress for general use.

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.