BAM Free 3D Illustration Kit vs Characterz
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right illustration library for your next project.
BAM Free 3D Illustration Kit
36 free. A good illustration sometimes worth a thousand words, that's why at @BAM, we use lots of illustrations in the UI we carefully crafted. The problem with using illustration is that we need to find them, and potentially, ask our clients to pay for them. In any case, when we need some illustration, we spent a lot of time searching, testing, and convincing our clients. That's why we decided to make our own 3D illustration library. Inspired by the lovely 3D works by Things and Saly, we decide
Characterz
9,000 paid. CHARACTERZ is the biggest single library of 3D diverse characters in the world. You can use them in your products or for marketing purposes (social media posts, landing pages, blogs, newsletters, etc.). Or if you want - for your personal use. What is included? 📦 — 9,000+ PNG files of different characters - which you can use in any design tool, such as Photoshop, Sketch, Figma, Studio, or Illustrator. It contains: • 2 genders, • 9 new outfits (police, astronaut, chef, business, gamer
Feature comparison
| Feature | BAM Free 3D Illustration Kit | Characterz |
|---|---|---|
| Style | 3D | 3D |
| License | Free | Free & Commercial |
| Formats | — | Figma, Sketch, PNG, Blender, PSD |
| Combinations | Fixed set | 3,000,000,000+ |
| 3D source files | Varies | Blender (.blend) |
| Fully rigged | No | Yes |
| ARKit / Face tracking | No | Yes |
| Customisable in Blender | No | Yes |
| Modular system | No | Yes — mix with other ThreeDee packs |
Characterz wins 7 out of 9 categories
While BAM Free 3D Illustration Kit is a solid choice — especially being free, Characterz offers significantly more flexibility. With 3,000,000,000+ unique combinations, full Blender source files, and a modular system that works across the entire ThreeDee ecosystem, it's the stronger pick for teams that want illustrations they can truly make their own.
Characterz: The biggest 3D character library in the world with character generator included
When to choose each
Choose BAM Free 3D Illustration Kit if…
- You need a free library with no budget
- You prefer 2D/flat illustration style
- You need something quick and ready to drop in
Choose Characterz if…
- You want 3D illustrations with depth and premium feel
- You need to customise poses, colours, and expressions
- You want one unified style across your entire product
- You're building for AR/VR or need rigged characters