The design, the number of 3D assets used, the turnaround time, the use of sounds and music in the animation, and, to some extent, the creator's location all have an impact on the overall cost. Costs vary based on the difficulty and the particulars of the project, such as its duration and its required resolution.

When establishing a price strategy, studios and artists both have things to take into account. They may set a base price for their fundamental design service and add fees for any additional production steps needed to finish the task. One studio may just charge $1,000 for an animation minute, but you can also choose the more expensive option, which costs about $30,000 every second. Between the lowest and highest price points, there is a significant difference in quality alone, not in price. For most reasons, such as marketing, teaching, and business presentations, most people will select a pricing point that falls somewhere in the middle. It should be far higher than the lowest end while remaining away from the top for acceptable quality.

A team of 3D animation products must consist of an animator/renderer, a 3D modeler/rigger, and a scriptwriter/storyboard artist. Building the narrative and 3D assets can only be done concurrently with scriptwriting and modeling. The animator's turn begins once the raw materials are prepared. In addition to experience level, geography affects the hourly wages of independent 3D animators. The estimated average rate for animators based in the United States is displayed in the table below.