# Zoivu

> Create original characters and reuse them across looks, reference sheets, comics and stickers

- Category: [Image & Visual AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/image-ai)
- Pricing: Free trial
- Website: https://zoivu.com/
- Platforms: Web
- Last updated: 2026-10-27
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/zoivu

## Overview

Zoivu is a web app for creating and reusing original characters (OCs). A user starts from a written idea, a photo they have permission to use, or a random brief, then reviews the direction and a credit quote in Zoivu Studio before confirming any generation. Results can be adopted as the character's original design or kept as separate saved Looks.

## Key features

- Character Director
- Idea, photo or random start
- Studio review and credit quote
- Looks
- Character reference sheets
- Comic generator
- Sticker packs
- Style choices and output sizes
- Credit top-ups

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0/one-time): Zoivu Lite with a one-time credit gift to try the product.
- **Starter** ($9/month): Entry paid plan with Lite capability.
- **Creator** ($29.90/month): Core capability with multi-character scenes.
- **Pro** ($59.90/month): Higher credit volume and four parallel generations.
- **Studio** ($119.90/month): Highest credit volume and eight parallel generations.

## Best for

- Designing an original character and keeping it consistent across outfits, poses, reference sheets and comic panels

## Who uses it

- Original character creators
- Fan artists
- Comic and story creators
- Hobbyist game masters
- Social media creators

## Strengths

- Character Director keeps identity, looks and references connected across new images
- Credit quote shown before each generation so costs are visible
- One workflow covers reference sheets, comics, stickers and avatars
- Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle and top-up lots last 365 days
- Terms permit commercial use of generated results

## Limitations

- The free plan is a one-time 60-credit gift that expires after 14 days
- Web only, with no mobile app or public API listed
- Zoivu notes that faces, proportions and accessories can vary between generations
- Starter is capped at 1K output and two user-added references, and 4K needs Creator or higher
- Legal entity and company details are not published on the pages reviewed

## Not recommended for

- Finished video production
- Users who need guaranteed identical faces across images
- Users who need an API or mobile app

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Character Consistency: 7.8/10
- Creative Control: 7.9/10
- Output Variety: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 8.2/10
- Pricing Clarity: 7.5/10

## Alternatives

- [Grok](https://finderatlas.com/tools/grok): xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/grok-vs-zoivu))
- [Canva](https://finderatlas.com/tools/canva): Browser-based design platform with templates, collaboration tools and built-in AI image and video generation ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/canva-vs-zoivu))
- [Recraft](https://finderatlas.com/tools/recraft): AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/recraft-vs-zoivu))

## FAQ

**Is Zoivu free to use?**

There is a free plan with a one-time gift of 60 credits valid for 14 days, enough for about six ordinary 1K images. Continued use needs a paid plan or a credit top-up.

**Which AI models does Zoivu use?**

Its terms say image generation uses GPT Image 2.5, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst or Microsoft MAI-Image-2.6 through third-party providers, and DeepSeek Flash for creative text planning. Zoivu says it is independent and not endorsed by those providers.

**Can I use generated images commercially?**

The terms say you may download, edit, publish and use generated results commercially on free and paid plans, subject to the terms. Zoivu does not guarantee exclusive rights or copyright protection for AI output.

**Can I upload photos of other people?**

Photo starts require that you have the rights and permission to use the photo. You must be at least 18 to use Zoivu.

**Does it generate video?**

Not finished video. The terms say video workflows currently produce keyframes and planning materials, not video files.

**Can I get a refund?**

A new or renewed subscription can be refunded within 14 days of payment if the credits it funded have not been used. An entirely unused credit pack can also qualify within 14 days. Other cases are reviewed individually.