What should the quote include?
List the objects, level of detail, colors and file formats. Ask whether the price includes only the model or also finished pictures and animation.
Which charges need a closer look?
Check revision rounds, extra viewing angles, purchased assets and changes after approval. Ask whether editable source files and commercial use are included.
Have the provider mark each item as included, optional or charged separately. An item left blank is a question to resolve, not something to count as free.
Before you decide
Give each artist the same reference pictures and output requirements. Approve a simple draft before paying for detailed finishing so a change in shape does not mean rebuilding completed work.
Compare the total you would pay
Put the offers side by side using the same work, dates and quantities. Add required extras and applicable taxes to each starting price. Keep optional upgrades separate so you can choose them deliberately.
- For an hourly price: ask about minimum time, the expected hours and approval before the bill grows.
- For a package: ask about its limits, expiry and the price of work outside it.
- For a deposit: confirm whether it counts toward the total, when the balance is due and what happens if you cancel.
Keep the agreed price and work list together. If the plan changes, ask for the revised total before agreeing to the extra work.
The rewrite date records an editorial update, not a verification of local prices. How we research fees.