VTuber model commissions: costs and how they work
Updated August 17, 2026
A commissioned VTuber model has two halves: the art (the illustrated model, community-typical $100 to $1,000+) and the rigging (making it move in Live2D, $150 to $1,500+). Full packages from established creators commonly land between $500 and $3,000, with top-name artists far above that. Budget routes exist: pre-made models, PNGtuber setups, and newer artists selling their first slots.
What you are actually buying
| Piece | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Model art | The illustrated character, cut into layers for rigging | $100 to $1,000+ |
| Live2D rigging | Making the art move: tracking, physics, expressions | $150 to $1,500+ |
| Full package | Art + rigging from one creator or team | $500 to $3,000+ |
| Pre-made model | Ready-made design, often customized lightly | $50 to $500 |
| PNGtuber setup | Static images that swap while you talk | $20 to $100, or free DIY |
Ranges are community-typical, not quotes; a rigger's complexity tier (hair physics, toggles, extra expressions) moves prices a lot. Always price from a specific artist's sheet.
How the commission runs
- Design first: reference art or a written design brief for the artist.
- The artist delivers layered art built for rigging (confirm the rigger's spec before art starts).
- The rigger takes the layered file and builds movement; expect staged previews.
- You receive the model files and load them into tracking software like VTube Studio.
Art and rigging are often two different specialists; confirming they have worked together (or that the rigger accepts the artist's layer style) prevents the classic mid-project stall.
Where to commission
VGen is the busiest marketplace for VTuber artists and riggers; Booth carries pre-made models; X remains where many artists announce slot openings. Wherever you find them, the commission basics apply: check the sheet, pay through something with records, agree usage (streaming is commercial use, most VTuber artists price it in).
If you are the artist
Model and rigging slots are high-ticket commissions, so present them like it: a clear sheet per package, staged payments, and a checkout that does not live in DMs. Tiers as products on an Ouish page give you that (buyers cover the processing fee, the listed price arrives whole), with your tip jar on the same handle for supporters between slots. Pricing method is in how to price art commissions.
Sell model slots off a real page
Ouish is a tip jar, wishlist and storefront for streamers and creators. Post packages as products, take staged payments, and keep tips flowing between openings.
Open your commissions pageFrequently asked questions
How much is a commission for a VTuber model?
Community-typical 2026 ranges: $100 to $1,000+ for the art, $150 to $1,500+ for Live2D rigging, and $500 to $3,000+ for full packages, with famous artists above that.
How much should you charge for a VTuber model?
Price from hours: model art plus rig-ready layering is routinely 20 to 60+ hours, so even $15 to $25 an hour lands packages in the high hundreds. Complexity tiers (physics, toggles) should price separately.
Where can I find commissions for VTuber models?
VGen for open artist and rigger slots, Booth for pre-made models, and X for slot announcements from individual artists.
Can I be a VTuber for free?
Yes: PNGtuber setups and free sample models in VTube Studio cost nothing, and they are a normal way to start before commissioning a custom model.