Sloyd
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What is Sloyd?
Sloyd is an AI-powered 3D model generator that enables users to create high-quality, production-ready 3D assets instantly from text prompts, images, or customizable parametric templates. The platform combines two complementary workflows: Parametric AI (Template Editor) for precise control over hard-surface props, buildings, weapons, vehicles, and wearables with instant clean topology and UVs; and Generative AI for text-to-3D and image-to-3D creation of highly specific references, organic objects, and concept art with high-detail meshes and baked textures.
Key features include unlimited 3D generations and downloads on paid plans, AI texturing assistant with hundreds of curated materials, click-to-texture system with adjustable resolution up to 2K, AI rigging & animation, text-to-motion support, export in GLB/FBX/OBJ/STL formats, real-time web editor with no installation required, visual WACK widget for editing parametric components, quick palettes for instant color swaps, snapshot camera for transparent PNG exports, shareable links for collaboration, SDK for runtime generation in Unity and Unreal Engine, and API access for integration into game pipelines. The platform also offers style presets, instant texturing, customizable templates, LOD support, and a randomizer for creating variations.
Sloyd is designed for game developers (especially indie devs populating levels with optimized assets), 3D printing enthusiasts (generating minis and prototypes using the 3D printing preset), designers and graphic/motion designers (creating renders for Figma or After Effects), VR/AR developers needing low-poly models, educators and students teaching 3D fundamentals without Blender, and digital creators who need rapid prototyping without advanced modeling skills. The platform makes 3D art accessible to non-experts while accelerating production for professionals.
The platform runs entirely in the browser with no software installation needed, supports commercial use on paid plans, and features a creator-first approach highlighting the artists behind each generator. Sloyd 2.0 introduced a completely rebuilt backend for faster loading and more stable experience, redesigned editor with lighting/background controls, rendered images with transparent backgrounds, breadcrumb navigation, and a new browse section for exploring templates.
Sloyd pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Sloyd offers a freemium pricing model with multiple tiers. Starter (Free): Includes 3D template editor, all templates, editor and texturing, AI customization, unlimited image exports, 3 3D exports, limited image-to-3D with provided images, AI customization trained on your style, upload own textures, and commercial use for games/art/web/applications/video. Plus ($11/month per user billed yearly or $15/month billed monthly): Everything in Starter plus unlimited 3D exports, unlimited image-to-3D, beta AI customization trained on your style, text-to-3D, text-to-image, image editing, AI rigging & animation, 500-2K textures, 1 custom style, commercial use without attribution, and AI training with models. Pro ($50/month per user): Includes everything in Plus plus up to 4K textures, unlimited custom styles, text-to-motion, 5 parallel generations, priority queue, redistribution and reselling rights. Studio & Enterprise (Custom pricing): Contact for quote, includes private generators, SDK for runtime generation, API, game engine plugin, priority support, and all Plus/Pro features. Guest (Free): Preview text-to-3D, preview image-to-3D, 3D template editor, limited 3D exports, commercial use allowed.
Sloyd pros
- Unlimited 3D generations on paid plans with no credit limits
- Unlimited 3D exports in GLB, FBX, OBJ, and STL formats
- Browser-based real-time editor with no software installation required
- Clean, game-ready topology and UV-unwrapped assets out of the box
- Two complementary workflows: Parametric AI for precision and Generative AI for creativity
- Text-to-3D generation for rapid idea exploration from prompts
- Image-to-3D tool to convert photos, sketches, or references into textured 3D models
- AI texturing assistant with hundreds of curated materials and 256 to 2K resolution options
- AI rigging and animation capabilities built into the platform
- SDK for runtime generation inside Unity and Unreal Engine
- Instant color swaps with quick palettes and style presets
- Snapshot camera for exporting transparent PNGs for marketing and portfolios
- Randomizer for creating dozens of variations quickly for game levels
- 3D printing preset with solid mesh output for tabletop minis and prototypes
- Low poly preset (~5k triangles) optimized for VR, mobile, and web games
- Visual WACK widget to identify and edit parametric components easily
- Shareable links for collaboration without needing to export files
- Commercial use license included on paid plans without attribution required
Sloyd cons
- Generative AI models have fixed geometry and are less editable than parametric templates
- Image-to-3D generated models cannot be edited like parametric ones currently
- Best suited for single objects rather than large scenes or environments
- Faces and ultra-complex scenes may require manual cleanup in other software
- Free tier has limited 3D exports compared to unlimited on paid plans
- Image-to-3D is still in beta with experimental limitations
- Pure parametric workflow cannot capture all creative ranges without generative AI
- No redistribution or reselling rights on free Starter plan
- AI training with own models not allowed on free plan
- Higher-resolution textures (up to 4K) only available on Pro plan at $50/month
Frequently asked questions about Sloyd
Is it really unlimited?
Yes, Sloyd offers unlimited 3D generations and downloads on paid plans. The platform is designed for iteration and exploration, so you don't need to manage credits while refining ideas. The new Image-to-3D tool is also unlimited, and there are no caps or tokens - just create, tweak, and export freely on paid subscriptions.
What do I get in the free plan?
The Starter free plan includes access to the 3D template editor, all templates, editor and texturing features, AI customization, unlimited image exports, 3 3D exports, limited image-to-3D with provided images, ability to upload your own textures, and commercial use license for video games, art, web, applications, and video. The Guest free tier lets you preview text-to-3D and image-to-3D with limited 3D exports.
Can I generate 3D models from text prompts?
Yes, Sloyd supports text-based 3D generation in two ways. You can generate fully AI-created 3D models from text prompts using Generative AI, or use text to guide and customize parametric templates when you need more predictable, game-ready results with precise control over geometry.
Can I upload an image to create a 3D model?
Yes, you can upload a photo, sketch, or reference image and generate a textured 3D model based on its shape and proportions using the Image-to-3D tool. This is useful when you already have a visual direction and want to bring it into 3D quickly. The tool is unlimited on paid plans.
Do I need to install any software?
No, Sloyd runs entirely in your browser. There is no software to install, and you can start creating 3D models immediately. This makes Sloyd suitable for quick experimentation as well as longer creative workflows, and it's accessible from any computer with a web browser.
What types of 3D models can I create?
You can create a wide range of 3D models including props, characters, creatures, furniture, buildings, weapons, vehicles, wearables, and other objects used in games, prototyping, and 3D printing. Sloyd works best for single objects rather than large scenes. The platform offers presets for High Quality (~40k triangles for cinematic renders), Low Poly (~5k for VR/mobile/web games), and 3D Printing (solid mesh, no UVs).
When should I use text-to-3D vs image-to-3D vs templates?
Use text-to-3D when you want to explore ideas quickly without a visual reference. Use image-to-3D when you already have a visual reference like a photo or sketch. Use templates (Parametric AI) when you need precise control or multiple variations with clean topology. You can switch between methods freely depending on your project needs.
What game engines do you support?
Sloyd offers an SDK for runtime generation inside popular game engines including Unity and Unreal Engine. The SDK enables in-game creation with parametric generators. Export formats include GLB, FBX, OBJ, and STL which are compatible with all major game engines and 3D software.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription anytime. If you cancel, you retain access to your subscription until the end of the billing period. The specific details of what happens after cancellation depend on your plan, but you can always return to the free Starter plan.
What is the difference between Parametric AI and Generative AI workflows?
Parametric AI (Template Editor) is best for hard-surface props, buildings, weapons, vehicles, and wearables with instant clean topology and UVs, sliders plus text prompts for fine control, and unlimited previews/downloads on paid plans. Generative AI (Image-to-3D and Text-to-3D) is best for highly specific references, organic objects, and concepting with high-detail meshes and baked textures, requiring no 3D skills. Use Parametric for precision and easy edits, then switch to Generative for original, detail-rich meshes.