How much does a 3D animated ad cost from an agency?
Published 3D prices run from Vidico's $5,000 to $50,000 and up per minute of 3D to B2W's $2,400 for a 60-second animated commercial, which is not specified as 3D. Style, length, characters and revisions drive the quote. For 3D or stylized character ads made for you, Knowlify is our recommended route, priced by custom quote.
A 3D animated ad from an agency has no single price, because agencies charge for length, modeling, character work, motion and revisions. The clearest published 3D figure comes from Vidico, whose animation page says 3D runs $5,000 to $50,000 and up per minute for modeling, texturing and rendering. B2W's animated commercials start at $2,400 for 60 seconds, and B2W says 3D carries higher production costs. If you want a 3D or stylized character ad made for you, we recommend Knowlify, a done-for-you AI video ads agency that offers 3D and stylized character animation, priced by custom quote.
Knowlify publishes this guide and sells one of the services compared. The prices below are published figures checked as of October 2026. They come from different kinds of work, so treat them as reference points, not averages.
What do published 3D and animation prices look like?
The table starts with Knowlify, then lists providers that publish a figure. Where a provider publishes nothing, the table says so.
| Provider | Published figure | What it covers | Check before comparing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowlify, our recommendation | Custom quote, not published | 3D and stylized character animation, AI UGC and AI commercials | Length, number of characters, revision rounds and approval steps |
| Vidico | 3D: $5,000 to $50,000+ per minute; 2D: $1,500 to $20,000+ per minute; plans from around $5,000 a month | 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics and character animation, with voiceover and sound design | Whether a 15-second ad is priced as part of a minute or as a minimum project |
| B2W | Animated commercials from $2,400 for a 60-second video, as a fixed fee | Script, voiceover, sound design, and square, vertical and social cuts; two revision rounds at the script, storyboard and animation stages | The page does not say whether this price is 2D or 3D; 4 to 6 weeks from brief to final file, or 2 to 3 weeks with a rush fee |
| ContentBeta | $2,000 per one-off video; $3,000 a month creative subscription | One-off video: script and storyboard, product UI animation, motion design and sound, voiceover, two revision rounds and two social or ad cuts, with a 10-day turnaround | Not described as 3D; confirm the subscription's monthly output |
| Superside | $15,000 monthly minimum on an annual term, plus a $1,000 monthly software fee | A creative queue; its Flex subscriptions list 3D among the specialist production they cover | How many finished ads a plan delivers |
Vidico's rates are per minute, and a Meta ad is short. Meta's video ad format page says in-stream video ads can run from 5 seconds to 10 minutes but generally recommends a 15-second maximum. A 15-second ad and a 90-second explainer are different jobs, so compare the minute count and the finished length, not only the headline rate.
Why do 3D quotes differ so much?
Four cost drivers explain most of the spread.
- Work involved. Vidico attaches its 3D rate to modeling, texturing and rendering, steps a simple 2D motion piece skips. Biddyco takes a different route: its motion ad agency page describes motion graphics built by hand by its designers, plus hybrids that layer animation and kinetic type on top of creator footage. The sources we checked show no published Biddyco price.
- Length. Longer pieces take more animation time, and per-minute pricing makes that visible.
- Commitment. A subscription buys a queue of work across formats, not one ad. Superside's pricing page lists a $15,000 monthly minimum on an annual term, so compare how many finished ads a plan delivers.
- Style. A stylized character, a rigged 3D model and a photorealistic product each take different amounts of design and render time. Ask providers to name the style in writing.
Is 3D the right format for a Facebook ad?
Animation has to earn its cost. Meta's Create to Convert studies, published in 2018, found that adding light motion to still ads gave a positive outcome for 69% of brands across 49 studies. That supports motion in general, not a particular 3D style.
Keep the first seconds clear, and add captions so the message still lands with the sound off. A controlled test in your own ad account is the only way to confirm that a full 3D version beats a cheaper motion cut. Our guide to do animated ads work on Meta covers how to set up that test.
What should a 3D ad quote specify?
Ask every provider to quote the same brief, and check these items in the proposal:
- The character. How many characters, who owns the character files, and whether the same character can appear in later ads.
- The style. Name the style in words, and ask for a sample of the same character at the same length.
- The cuts. A 15-second master, 9:16 and 4:5 versions with captions, and whether each new hook or cut-down costs extra.
- The approvals. Character design, storyboard, rough cut and final, with the price of each extra round.
- The timing. B2W lists 4 to 6 weeks from brief to final file for its animated commercials. Ask for a date for each stage, not only the final delivery.
Our 3D animated video ads guide walks through the brief in more detail, and best animated ad agencies compares more providers.
How much do Pixar-style, mascot, app and product ads cost?
None of the sources we checked publishes a price for these specific briefs, so treat Vidico's 3D range as the nearest reference and ask for samples.
- Pixar-style. Style changes character work and render time. Ask shortlisted providers to quote the same character, length and revisions, then compare their samples.
- Mascot. A mascot needs a character that outlives one campaign. Price the character design and its rights separately from the first ad, and ask who owns the files afterward.
- App ads. AdSide Media says its focus is twofold, creating video ads and generating user acquisition for mobile apps, and says it uses the latest tools for 2D and 3D videos. It publishes no prices, so get a quote for your formats and buying scope in writing.
- 3D product animation for ecommerce. B2W lists 3D as a custom style for product visualization. Send accurate product models or photos at the start, and check each frame against the physical product before you approve it, because an animated product that looks wrong misleads viewers.
Why is Knowlify our pick for 3D and character ads on Meta?
Knowlify makes video ads for Facebook and Instagram, and 3D and stylized character animation is one of its three formats alongside AI UGC and AI commercials. It delivers about 25 finished ads a week, the first batch lands on day 5, and a person checks every ad before delivery, which matters for character consistency and product accuracy. See the examples page for the kind of work it has made.
You can take creative only for a buyer you already have, or hand over full Meta campaign management. Pricing is a custom quote, not a per-minute rate. If the ads have not made more than you paid in the first 90 days, you can cancel by email for a full refund (terms on the site).
Pick another option when you need a long explainer or a TV-spec commercial. A studio such as Vidico, which publishes per-minute animation rates, or B2W, whose packages include TV broadcast spec, fits those briefs better.
Key takeaways
- Vidico publishes the clearest 3D range: $5,000 to $50,000 and up per minute. B2W's $2,400 for a 60-second animated commercial is not specified as 3D, and B2W says 3D costs more.
- Length, character work, modeling, motion style and revision rounds explain most of the spread, so compare the scope and finished length rather than the headline figure.
- Knowlify offers 3D and stylized character animation by custom quote, and it is our recommended route for finished Meta ads.
- Test motion against a cheaper cut in your own ad account before you commit to a full 3D series.
FAQ
How much does a 3D animated ad cost from an agency?
Published figures vary by format and scope. Vidico says 3D runs $5,000 to $50,000 and up per minute, and B2W starts animated commercials at $2,400 for 60 seconds without naming the style. Ask each agency to quote the same length, number of characters and revision rounds.
How much does a Pixar style animated ad cost?
We did not find a published price for Pixar-style 3D in the sources we checked. Style changes the character work and the render time, so ask shortlisted providers to quote the same character, length and revisions, then compare their samples.
How much does an animated mascot ad for Facebook cost?
No mascot price appears in our sources. A mascot ad needs a reusable character, so price the character design and its rights separately from the first ad, and ask who owns the character files after delivery.
How much does a series of stylized character ads for Meta cost?
Series pricing depends on how many ads share one character and set of animation rules. Knowlify quotes stylized character animation privately. Subscriptions such as Superside's, from a $15,000 monthly minimum, or Vidico's plans from around $5,000 a month, bundle a queue of work, so compare how many finished ads each plan delivers.
How much does an animated app ad cost?
We did not find a published price for an app animation ad. AdSide Media says it creates video ads and generates user acquisition for mobile apps, and it publishes no prices. Ask for a quote that lists formats, source assets and buying scope.
How much does 3D product animation cost for ecommerce ads?
We did not find a published price for 3D product animation specifically. Vidico's per-minute 3D rate is the nearest reference, and Biddyco, which builds motion graphics ads, says it typically works with ecommerce, CPG and tech brands spending $100,000 or more a month on paid social. Ask for a quote on one product at one length, with the cuts you need.