What this VTuber commission calculator does
A Live2D VTuber model is rarely a single flat price. Most artists quote it as separate line items — the base artwork, the rigging that brings it to life, and a stack of add-ons like extra expressions, toggleable accessories and alternate outfits. On top of that sit the usage license, a possible rush fee, deposit terms and revision limits. This tool assembles those pieces into one itemized, copy-ready quote in your chosen currency, recalculating instantly as you tweak any number.
How to use it
- Pick your currency at the top — every figure reformats to match.
- Choose the art scope (bust, half-body or full-body) and enter your base art price for it.
- If you also rig, keep rigging on, pick a complexity tier and set its price. Turn it off for art-only commissions.
- Add quantities and per-unit prices for expressions, toggles and outfits.
- Set the license, any rush %, your deposit % and revision terms.
- Read the live total, the deposit due upfront, and the full breakdown.
When and why you'd use it
Artists & riggers: respond to a commission DM in seconds with a clear, itemized number instead of guessing — and show the client exactly what each part costs so there's no "why so expensive?" friction.
Streamers & clients: budget realistically before you commission. Compare an art-only quote against a full art-plus-rig package, and see how each extra expression or outfit moves the total.
Why art and rigging are priced separately
Illustration and rigging are different skills and often different people. The artist draws and splits the model into layers; the rigger builds the deformers and tracking so it moves with your face. Many commissions are art-only (you bring your own rigger) or rig-only (you already have layered art), so keeping them as separate line items makes the quote honest and flexible.
What usually counts as an "add-on"
- Extra expressions / emotes — beyond the default set (e.g. blush, angry, sparkle eyes).
- Toggles & accessories — glasses, hats, props, hair-down, that you switch on the fly.
- Alternate outfits — a full second costume is closer to extra artwork than a toggle, so it's priced higher.
- Layered PSD delivery — handing over the editable source file often carries a percentage uplift.
Worked example
Say a half-body base is 350, standard rigging 300, three expressions at 15, two toggles at 25, personal license, no rush, 50% deposit. Subtotal = 350 + 300 + 45 + 50 = 745. With personal use and no rush there's no surcharge, so the quote is 745 and the deposit due is about 373. Switch the license to commercial at 30% and the surcharge applies to that 745 subtotal, raising the total accordingly — the tool shows each step.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting the deposit line — quoting only the full price leaves you doing unpaid work up front.
- Unlimited free revisions — set a number of included rounds and price extras, or scope creep eats your hourly rate.
- Quoting personal-use price for commercial work — merch, sponsorships and monetized streams usually warrant a commercial license.
- Burying add-ons — itemize expressions and toggles so the client sees value, not just a scary total.
FAQ
What's typically included in a Live2D VTuber commission?
A standard package usually covers the base artwork, layered/split model files, and rigging that maps the model to face and body tracking — typically a default set of facial expressions plus basic physics like hair and clothing sway. Anything beyond the agreed scope, such as extra expressions, toggleable accessories, alternate outfits, or the editable PSD source, is normally a paid add-on. Because exact inclusions vary by artist, treat this calculator as a framework: enter each line that's actually part of your offer so the quote reflects your real deliverables rather than a generic package.
Should art and rigging be one price or separate?
Most professionals quote them separately because they are distinct skills and are frequently done by different people. Listing art and rigging as separate line items lets you handle art-only or rig-only jobs cleanly, makes the value of each part visible to the client, and avoids awkward renegotiation if scope changes. This tool keeps them on separate lines and lets you switch rigging off entirely for illustration-only commissions.
How much deposit should I ask for?
A deposit protects your time before delivery; many commission artists take a portion upfront and the balance on completion. The right percentage is your call and may depend on your cancellation and refund policy. Set the deposit field to whatever your terms specify and the calculator shows the exact upfront amount and the remaining balance, so you can paste clear payment terms into your agreement.
Why does commercial use cost more?
A personal-use license usually covers streaming and personal content. Once a model is used to generate significant revenue — merch, sponsored content, a monetized brand — many artists charge more because the work has greater commercial value to you and may limit their ability to reuse elements. Enter your own commercial surcharge percentage; the tool applies it to the art, rigging and add-on subtotal. Always put the exact license terms in writing.
Do prices in this tool come from anywhere?
No. Every figure is an editable default you should overwrite with your own rates. The tool's value is the structure and math — how the line items combine, how surcharges and deposits are applied, and clean currency formatting — not any claim about what a model "should" cost. Pricing for VTuber commissions varies widely by artist experience, complexity and region.