Make3DAI
69Turns text prompts or photos into downloadable 3D models in GLB, OBJ, FBX and other formats.
Best for: indie game developers needing quick placeholder or final assets
ai-for / image-to-3d
As of , EffectHub tracks 9 AI tools for image to 3D; 7 of the 9 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $7.70 to $400 a month.
Make3DAI, Sloyd and 3D AI Studio lead the list on click-through. 4 of the 9 ship a public API.
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Turns text prompts or photos into downloadable 3D models in GLB, OBJ, FBX and other formats.
Best for: indie game developers needing quick placeholder or final assets
Text and image to game-ready 3D models with topology control
Best for: Indie game teams needing quad-topology props at a controlled polycount
Web platform that turns text or images into textured, export-ready 3D models with remeshing and PBR tools
Best for: Indie game developers filling scenes with optimized props
Generates downloadable 3D models from a text prompt, a reference image, or multiple photos.
Best for: Indie game developers or product designers who need quick 3D assets without modeling by hand
Generates 3D mesh models from text, a single image, or several reference images, with commercial licensing on paid plans.
Best for: Indie game developers needing quick props or character bases
Generates 3D models from text or a reference image, exporting to GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, GLTF, and USDZ.
Best for: Game and XR teams filling out background props and set dressing
Turns sketches and product photos into production 3D assets, with a human art team refining the output
Best for: Game studios feeding a steady pipeline of props and environment assets
Generates rigged, textured 3D models from prompts or reference images
Best for: Indie game devs filling scenes with props and background assets
Turns a 2D photo or sketch into a 3D-printable STL file using AI to fill in the missing depth.
Best for: Hobbyist 3D printing from photos or sketches rather than precise CAD needs
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make3DAI | from $8.33/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Sloyd | from $15/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| 3D AI Studio | from $19/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| 3DGenerator.io | from $7.70/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| AIto3D.ai | from $7.70/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Hyper3D | from $30/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| Kaedim | from $400/mo | No | Not confirmed | Active |
| Meshy | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | Active |
| ImgToSTL | from $9.90 once | No | Not confirmed | Active |
7 of the 9 AI tools for image to 3D on EffectHub's list have a free tier — Make3DAI, Sloyd, 3D AI Studio and 3DGenerator.io; the rest are paid, from $7.70 a month.
As of October 26, 2026, paid plans for the 9 AI tools for image to 3D on EffectHub's list run from $7.70 to $400 a month. Each card shows the pricing model and the cheapest paid plan as EffectHub last verified it; 7 of the 9 can be started for free.
4 of the 9 AI tools for image to 3D on EffectHub's list ship a public API, including Sloyd, 3D AI Studio, Hyper3D and Meshy. The API badge on each card is re-checked against the vendor's documentation.
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As of October 26, 2026, EffectHub tracks 9 AI tools for image to 3D; 7 of the 9 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $7.70 to $400 a month. (EffectHub, “AI Tools for Image to 3D”, Oct 2026, https://effecthub.net/ai-for/image-to-3d)
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