Meshy
Meshy is an AI 3D model generator that creates production-ready 3D models from text and images, with texturing, API access, and multi-format export.
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What is Meshy?
Meshy is an AI-powered 3D content creation platform that transforms text and images into high-quality 3D models in under a minute. It supports Text to 3D, Image to 3D, AI Texturing, Animation, Rigging, Smart Remesh, and 3D to Video generation. Users can create detailed 3D assets without any prior 3D modeling experience, making professional-grade creation accessible to everyone.
Key features include PBR map support (Diffuse, Roughness, Metallic, Normal maps), versatile art styles (Realistic, Cartoon, Sculpture, Anime, Voxel, Low Poly, Voxel), multilingual prompt support (English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese), an AI prompt helper for detailed prompts, an animation library with 500+ game-ready motions, bulk generation for 50+ concurrent tasks, and export in FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, 3MF, USDZ, and BLEND formats. Meshy also offers native plugins for Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3ds Max, Godot, and 3D printing software like Cura and Bambu Studio.
Meshy is designed for game developers, 3D artists, film production teams, product designers, 3D printing hobbyists, VR/AR creators, educators and students, interior designers, and XR prototypers. The platform has generated over 100 million models, serves 10 million+ users, and is ranked #1 3D AI Tool by a16z Games 2024. It offers enterprise-grade security with SOC2 Type II, ISO27001, and GDPR certifications, plus SSO support for large teams.
Meshy pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Meshy offers four plans: Free ($0/month, no credit card needed) includes 100 monthly credits, 1 concurrent task, low queue priority, basic AI features, CC BY 4.0 license; Pro ($20/month, $240 billed yearly) includes 1,000 monthly credits (up to 100 assets), 10 concurrent tasks, high queue priority, 60% faster speed, 4 free retries, unlimited downloads, private license, full DCC Bridge, API & plugins access, MCP & AI Agent skill; Studio ($48/seat/month, $576 billed yearly, was $60) includes 4,000 monthly credits (up to 400 assets), 20 concurrent tasks, higher queue priority, 60% faster speed, 8 free retries, plus team management, centralized billing, shared team credits, team annotations, API asset retention forever; Enterprise (custom pricing) includes customizable credits, 50+ concurrent tasks, highest priority, 100 requests/second, SAML SSO, dedicated account support, wire transfer payment. Extra credits can be purchased on Pro and Studio. Education discount available for students and educators.
Meshy pros
- Generates 3D models in under 60 seconds from text or image
- No prior 3D modeling experience required to get started
- Supports Text to 3D, Image to 3D, AI Texturing, and Animation
- PBR maps support with Diffuse, Roughness, Metallic, and Normal maps
- Multiple art styles: Realistic, Cartoon, Sculpture, Anime, Voxel, Low Poly
- Multilingual prompt support for Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and more
- Built-in AI prompt helper transforms vague ideas into detailed prompts
- Animation library with 500+ game-ready motion clips
- Bulk generation handles 50+ concurrent 3D model and texture tasks
- Exports to FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, 3MF, USDZ, BLEND formats
- Native plugins for Blender, Unity, Unreal, Maya, 3ds Max, Godot
- 3D printing integrations with Cura, Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, Lychee
- Smart Remesh adjusts triangle/quad counts from 1k to 300k
- Automatic rigging for biped and quadruped characters
- Free retry with same prompt to achieve desired result
- Resize and Pivot Tool sets real-world dimensions for 3D printing
- Private license available for commercial use on Pro and Studio plans
- Enterprise features: SSO, multi-team management, centralized billing
- Over 10 million creators in vibrant community for sharing and remixing
- 99.9% uptime SLA with SOC2 and GDPR compliant API
Meshy cons
- Free plan limited to 100 monthly credits (up to 10 assets)
- Free plan has low queue priority compared to paid plans
- Free plan only allows 1 concurrent task at a time
- Free plan outputs require CC BY 4.0 attribution for commercial use
- Remesh and AI texture editing not available on Free plan
- API access requires Pro level or higher subscription
- No refunds generally due to high GPU operational costs
- Free plan has 3-day asset retention vs forever on Studio
- Max polygon count 100,000 on some features vs 300k on Remesh
- Text to Image and Multi-view Image to 3D limited on Free plan
Frequently asked questions about Meshy
What is Meshy and what does it do?
Meshy is a 3D generative AI toolbox for effortlessly creating 3D assets from text or images, accelerating your 3D workflow. Powered by the latest advances in AI, Meshy is built for 3D artists, game developers and 3D printing hobbyists. With Meshy, you can create high-quality 3D models and textures in minutes without any 3D modeling experience, and it takes less than a minute to create your first 3D asset.
How do credits work on Meshy?
In the Meshy platform, Credits function as internal currency or token utilized to access and pay for various services. Users employ Credits to submit generation tasks or to tip and appreciate others' work. Free users get 100 credits monthly that reset at 00:00 UTC on the first day of each month. There are two types: monthly credits (reset every month) and permanent credits (do not expire). Monthly credits are part of your subscription plan; permanent credits include extra purchases or earned rewards.
What 3D file formats does Meshy support?
For AI texturing, Meshy supports uploading models in .fbx, .obj, .stl, .gltf, and .glb formats (one model at a time, 50MB size limit for web app). For Text to 3D and Image to 3D, Meshy supports downloading models in .fbx, .obj, .usdz, .glb, .stl, and .blend formats. Additional export formats include FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, 3MF, USDZ, and BLEND for production use.
Do I own the 3D assets I create on Meshy?
Yes. Under Terms of Use, you own assets created through the platform if you used materials that do not violate others' copyrights. On premium plans (Pro, Studio, Enterprise), you own all assets you create with Meshy with full rights to distribute and sell them. On Free plan, you get a CC BY 4.0 license instead, which allows commercial use but requires crediting Meshy in your commercial page description.
Does Meshy have API access and plugins?
Yes, Meshy provides API services with documentation at docs.meshy.ai. The API offers 99.9% uptime SLA and is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. Meshy currently has Blender plugin and Unity plugin available. The API includes Text & Image to 3D, remesh, rigging, and webhooks capabilities with MCP server for AI coding assistants.
What animation features does Meshy offer?
Meshy offers streamlined animation features for creating dynamic characters and lifelike quadruped animals. The animation library provides 500+ game-ready motions ranging from basic walks and jumps to complex shooting stances, fights, and dance moves. Automatic rigging is available for biped and quadruped characters, preparing them for animation and industry-standard workflows. Pro and Studio plans include unlimited animation with 600+ motions.
How do I cancel or upgrade my Meshy subscription?
To cancel: log in, navigate to Settings-Subscription page, find 'Cancel Plan' button under Current Plan section, and click it. To upgrade: navigate to Settings-Subscription page, click 'Manage Plan' in Current Plan section, which redirects to Stripe payment management page where you can select a new plan. Upgrades take effect instantly. Changes are managed through Stripe as the payment processor.
What art styles can I create with Meshy?
Meshy supports versatile texture styles and art styles including Realistic, Cartoon, Sculpture, Anime, Voxel, Low Poly, and Voxel. For Text to 3D with Meshy-2, there are four style options: Realistic, Cartoon, Low Poly, and Voxel. You can create in any style from realistic and cartoon to hand painted and fantasy, with Meshy's broad range of texture options. The platform allows crafting props, characters, and environments in any style from photorealistic to cartoon or sci-fi.
Is Meshy safe and secure for enterprise use?
Yes, Meshy takes data security seriously. Web app data is stored securely with Amazon Web Services in the United States. Meshy will NOT share data or use it for training without consent. For enterprise, Meshy is certified under SOC2 Type II, ISO27001, and GDPR. Enterprise features include SAML SSO for secure centralized login, separate secure database for customer data privacy, multi-team management with centralized control, and dedicated account executives and solutions engineering support.
Can I purchase additional credits if I run out?
Yes. Additional credits can be purchased on Pro and Studio plans. The Free plan does not support credit top-ups. Plan credits reset monthly and do not accumulate. Monthly credits are part of your subscription (100 for Free, 1,000 for Pro, 4,000 for Studio), while permanent credits from purchases or rewards do not expire. You can buy extra credits at any time through the subscription settings.