IMVU vs MetaPerson Creator
IMVU
about.imvu.com
MetaPerson Creator
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| Figure | IMVU | MetaPerson Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | $800/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D Avatar Software | 8.4 (#7) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Integrations | The opened official product pages describe IMVU’s own social, creator, and commerce features but do not state any third-party integrations. | The maker lists Unity, Unreal Engine, VRChat and web apps as destinations for exported models. |
| Privacy | IMVU says it limits the information required to participate and supports user anonymity. | 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. |
| What it does | IMVU describes itself as a social metaverse where users customize avatars, chat, shop, attend parties, share experiences, and create virtual products. | MetaPerson Creator turns one selfie into a photorealistic, fully rigged, full-body 3D avatar in under a minute. |
Plans
IMVU
- Free IMVU accountFree
- VIP Gold$4.99 a month
- VIP Platinum$9.99 a month
- Access Pass (AP)$19.99, paid once
- VIP Diamond$19.99 a month
- VIP Emerald$29.99 a month
MetaPerson Creator
- Free first avatarFree
- MetaPerson CreatorFree
- Pro$800 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
IMVU
IMVU is a social virtual world where people customize avatars, chat, shop, attend parties, share experiences, and create virtual products. Its world includes more than 400,000 3D rooms, while the browser experience supports shopping, messaging, room chat, dressing up, item try-ons, Feed, and Photobooth photos. 3D creator tools let users make products for the catalog, and eligible creators can earn money through the Creator Program. A free account provides the virtual world and chat experience. VIP Gold is $4.99 a month, VIP Platinum is $9.99 a month, VIP Diamond is $19.99 a month, and VIP Emerald is $29.99 a month. The listed VIP benefits include Creator Program admission, Whisper, and hosting benefits; Diamond adds Double Daily Spin, while Emerald also includes more monthly Credits, spins, and rooms. Access Pass (AP) is $19.99, paid once and is for people aged 18 or older, with AP-only rooms, chats, features, and items. IMVU runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. It offers optional two-factor authentication and says it limits required participation information and supports anonymity.
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.