Paint illustrations vs Characterz
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right illustration library for your next project.
Paint illustrations
66 paid. With intense colors and interesting hand drawn characters and elements, the Paint Illustrations are an awesome addition to your collection of illustrations adding a really unique touch to any project you use it in.
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 | Paint illustrations | Characterz |
|---|---|---|
| Style | 2D Vector | 3D |
| License | Commercial | 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 9 out of 9 categories
While Paint illustrations is a solid choice, 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 Paint illustrations if…
- 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