VTuber model commissions: how to get one and what you need to know

The first step to launching your Vtubing journey is getting a VTube model done. Since (and I’m guessing here) you’re not an expert with VTube model creation tools like VRoid and blender, you might be wondering how the hell do I get my VTube model made.

Well, it’s simple; you order a VTube model commission. In this guide, I tell you all you need to know to commission a model before rounding it up with a list of the best VTuber model artists I know currently taking Vtuber model commissions.

What do you need to commission a VTuber model?

A VTuber model is essentially a representation of yourself in the virtual reality world, specifically the ‘Virtual YouTube’ or VTube world. To create this virtual replica of you, your VTube artist will need;

📃 A description of the character you want made

The description could be visual or text-based, and as far as VTubing goes, you’re free to be whatever you want. Want the character to look like you? Simply send in a selfie.

Want it in the image of a popular anime character? Take a screenshot and send it over. Or, if you’d rather have the artist create something based on their imagination, you can specify that as well.

🎯 The specifications

Specifications are the technical details that go into making a VTuber model. So things like if it’s going to be a 3D model or a 2D model.

Most VTubers use a 2D model for VTubing, but if you’re planning on using your character in other virtual worlds, not just the Virtual YouTube world, it makes sense to have a 3D version of your VTuber model. VRChat, for instance, works better with 3D models than 2D models.

Other technical specifications include the color palette you want used for the character. The additional extras you might want included, and motion capabilities of the VTuber model.

Motion capability differs by VTuber model. That’s why you might have noticed that some VTuber have a wider range of motion that looks more lifelike than others.

💠 Where you plan to use the VTuber model

Most VTuber model commissions will deliver the completed VTuber model in a VRM file, which you can easily slot into your favorite VTubing software. If you’re planning on using a less popular VTubing software, then it’s important that you identify what file format is compatible.

Where can you get a VTuber model commissioned?

There’s tons and tons of VTuber model commissions services online, but if you’re looking for someplace where it’s both easy and affordable to get quality VTuber models made very few platforms beat Fiverr.

Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelancers from all works of life. Thankfully it has a very active VTuber model commission service with some very talented artists. You’ll love Fiverr for VTuber model commissions because;

💰 It’s affordable. Prices for October model commissions start at a low $5.

👮‍♀️ You get buyer protection that includes a refund if you’re not satisfied with the work.

💃 It’s easy as pie to commission a custom VTuber Model.

There’s a literal ton of VTuber designers taking VTube model commissions on the platform. However niche your VTuber model needs are, be it NSFW or Furry like, there’s an artist to take your VTuber model commission.

VTuber model commission – the best custom VTuber model commission artists on Fiverr

Sweeful

Hire this artist

I mentioned that Fiverr is an awesome place to order custom VTuber model commissions at an affordable price point, and this artist is the perfect description of what I mean.

For a very affordable price, you can commission her to make your VTuber model from scratch. That’s a super awesome deal, and I bet it’ll be hard to find something better anywhere else online.

By something, I mean something that can match the quality of work this VTuber model creator manages to achieve. Her designs are both captivating and relatable. With every one of her VTuber model commissions, she succeeds at infusing that lifelike feel into the design – so it doesn’t just feel like another anime character.

And speaking of character, Sweeful can create practically all styles and forms of VTuber models.

Note, however, that her designs are not rigged. What you get from this artist is a PSD file, not a rigged VRM file that needs further work to implement the movement features of your VTuber model.

Xiaojing

Hire this artist

If you wanted a fully rigged model ready for deployment into your VTuber software, Xiao is the guy to contact. His VTuber model commission service, unlike most others on this list, includes both the conceptualization, creation and rigging of the VTuber art. What you get at the end of the day is a ready to use VRM file.

Xiao has been creating VTuber model commissions for well over five years now. In that time, he has managed to earn the reputation of being one of the topmost VTuber model creators taking commissions anywhere online.

His work is beyond superb, and even on Fiverr he has the much-coveted Top Rated seller badge. If you don’t know what that’s all about, check out the badge segment of my guide to hiring a freelancer on Fiverr.

To create animated (rigged) VTuber models, Xiao uses a number of software, including VRoid, Blender and Unity. His base package starts at $200 for now, and if you want the full deal, you’ll have to part ways with $750. While that might seem like a lot, remember with this VTuber creator on Fiverr, you’re getting both the art made and the rigging done.

Foxisdrawing

Hire this artist

Like Xiao, Foxis is a Top Rated artist on Fiverr. I saved her VTuber model commission service for the last because it’s the most expensive on this list.

Why would you consider an artist who’s charging well over $2,100 for a VTuber model commission? Well, you’d consider her if you wanted the absolute best of the best VTuber model creator working on your project.

She’s my money-no-object pick, and her quality of work goes a long way to justify every penny she’s charging. With this artist, you’re getting an incredible amount of detailing, customization and personalization that is unmatched by any other artist on Fiverr and practically anywhere else.

Her VTuber models are the perfect definition of exquisite, and you see it even in the way the colors, shading and texturing all blend smoothly into the VTuber character. Her work is really that unique.

So should you ditch the others and hire Foxis for your VTuber model commissions. Well, the answer to that question depends on your needs.

🏁 If you’re on a budget, a VTuber model from either Xiao or Sweeful works just great. They look awesome, and with Xiao, you get all the custom rigging that’ll ever matter to you or your audience.

🏁 If you’re looking to create a truly exceptional VTuber model and don’t mind spending a couple thousand bucks, then Foxis is a better pick. Her VTuber model designs blow everything else out of the water, and as an added perk, you get top draw customer service cause you’re dealing with a true professional.

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