Everything software-related for streaming is free. There are paid options but you can fully stream without spending a cent software-wise.
VTuber model? VRoid or other free model-making softwares
Tracking software? Inochi2D, Vtube Studio (w/ watermark), Warudo, VNyan
Streaming soft? OBS.
Berugi 🛡 Vtuber EN/FR
If (most) independent streamers and content creators can bring you streams and content made by themselves and assets they made themselves/paid for/got for free, pouring all that love and effort in, then these massive companies have ZERO excuse to be using AI for ANYTHING
