The fastest place to find a free VTuber model is Booth.pm and VRoid Hub — between them, they host thousands of avatars you can download at no cost and use on stream today.
Free doesn't have to mean low quality. Below are 7 trusted sources for free VTuber models (both 2D and 3D), what each is best for, and the one rule you must check before you go live.
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| 7 Best Free VTuber Models & Where to Download Them (2026) |
⚠️ Read this first: Free doesn't always mean free-to-stream. Always check each model's license and credit rules before using it.
Free 2D vs 3D Models: Which Do You Need?
Pick 2D for an anime look and easy setup, or 3D if you want full-body movement.
2D (Live2D) models are lighter, run in VTube Studio, and give that classic hand-drawn VTuber style. 3D (VRM) models run in VSeeFace and let you move your whole body, but need more setup and a stronger PC.
For example, a beginner streaming from a laptop usually starts with a 2D model, while creators who want dancing or full-body reveals lean 3D.
Bottom line: match the format to your style and your computer before downloading.
The 7 Best Sources for Free VTuber Models
These seven sources cover almost every free model worth using.
Each one earns its spot for quality, size, or ease. Here they are:
- Booth.pm — the biggest hub (run by Pixiv), with a huge free 2D and 3D section.
- VRoid Hub — thousands of free 3D VRM avatars, plus VRoid Studio to tweak them.
- Nizima — the official Live2D marketplace, with free sample models.
- Sketchfab — downloadable 3D models, many under Creative Commons licenses.
- DeviantArt — indie artists sharing free 2D bases and PNGtuber art.
- itch.io — free avatar packs and VTuber assets from small creators.
- VTube Studio's built-in models — free sample avatars ready the moment you install.
Want a ready-to-rig starting point? Grab our Free Live2D Model Base: Yuki.
How to Check a Model's License
Always read the license before you stream, or you risk a takedown.
Free models come with rules: some allow commercial streaming, some require credit, and some ban monetization entirely. Ignoring these can cost you a video or even your channel.
Look for three things in the model's terms: commercial use (can you earn from it?), credit (must you name the artist?), and edits (can you modify it?). When in doubt, message the creator.
Point restated: a two-minute license check protects your whole channel.
How to Use a Free Model Once You Download It
Loading a free model takes one app and about ten minutes.
For a 2D model, open VTube Studio and import the file. For a 3D VRM model, load it into VSeeFace. Both apps then track your face and bring the avatar to life.
New to those apps? Our VSeeFace + OBS guide walks through the full setup.
Conclusion
The best free VTuber models live on Booth.pm and VRoid Hub, with Nizima, Sketchfab, DeviantArt, itch.io, and VTube Studio's samples close behind. Download one that matches your 2D or 3D goal, check its license, then load it into VTube Studio or VSeeFace to go live.
Once your model is ready, learn where to get a VTuber model for paid upgrades when your channel grows.
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