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Fresh Folk vs Characterz

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right illustration library for your next project.

Fresh Folk free Vector illustration library preview

Fresh Folk

43 free. An illustration library of people and objects.

Free
Recommended
Characterz commercial 3d illustration library preview for Business

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

Free/CommercialPNGBlenderPSD

Feature comparison

FeatureFresh FolkCharacterz
Style2D Vector3D
LicenseFreeFree & Commercial
Formats—Figma, Sketch, PNG, Blender, PSD
CombinationsFixed set3,000,000,000+
3D source filesNoBlender (.blend)
Fully riggedNoYes
ARKit / Face trackingNoYes
Customisable in BlenderNoYes
Modular systemNoYes — mix with other ThreeDee packs

Characterz wins 8 out of 9 categories

While Fresh Folk 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 Fresh Folk 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