FaceGen vs MetaPerson Creator
FaceGen
facegen.com
MetaPerson Creator
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| Figure | FaceGen | MetaPerson Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $800/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D Avatar Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Exports | Modeller exports meshes to formats including DAE, FBX, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, WRL, and STL, with optional expression morph targets. | Avatars export as GLB, glTF or FBX with a Humanoid rig and Mixamo-compatible animations. |
| Headquarters | Singular Inversions Inc. lists its address in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. | Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Integrations | Modeller's manual describes importing exported DAE files into Blender and FBX files into Unity. | The maker lists Unity, Unreal Engine, VRChat and web apps as destinations for exported models. |
| Support | Support is offered by email and a Google discussion group, with manuals and an FAQ available. | The documentation directs users to [email protected], while Enterprise includes a dedicated Slack channel. |
Plans
FaceGen
- FaceGen Artist DemoFree
- FaceGen Modeller DemoFree
- FaceGen Artist Pro$100, paid once
- FaceGen Modeller Core$300, paid once
- FaceGen Modeller Pro$900, paid once
- FaceGen Modeller Enterprise$2,900, paid once
MetaPerson Creator
- Free first avatarFree
- MetaPerson CreatorFree
- Pro$800 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
FaceGen
FaceGen creates 3D human faces from photos, 3D scan data or random generation. Its face controls cover more than 150 characteristics, including age, race, gender and caricature. Modeller includes over 110 morph targets, including Facial Action Coding System targets, and adjusts expressions and accessories for each face. It exports meshes in formats including DAE, FBX, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, WRL and STL, with optional expression morph targets. FaceGen Artist creates faces for Daz Studio Genesis meshes and lists support for Genesis 1, 2, 3, 8, 8.1 and 9. The software runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 with DirectX 11; macOS and Linux are unsupported. Modeller purchases are perpetual, one-time licenses for one concurrent user. Free demo editions are available. Paid plans include FaceGen Artist Pro at $100, paid once, Modeller Core at $300, paid once, Modeller Pro at $900, paid once and Modeller Enterprise at $2,900, paid once. Rendered images, video and physical sculptures may be distributed freely, while exported models retaining photo color details have restrictions.
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.