Illustrations Co vs Characterz
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right illustration library for your next project.
Illustrations Co
100 free. Open source illustrations kit. Designed 100 awesome illustrations during 100 days of illustration challenge (Now added more than 120+ illustrations). You can download all illustrations completely free and use these to design awesome - landing pages, mobile app or presentations.
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 | Illustrations Co | Characterz |
|---|---|---|
| Style | 2D Vector | 3D |
| License | Free | Free & Commercial |
| Formats | — | Figma, Sketch, PNG, Blender, PSD |
| Combinations | Fixed set | 3,000,000,000+ |
| 3D source files | No | 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 8 out of 9 categories
While Illustrations Co 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 Illustrations Co 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