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Hyper3D vs Meshy

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Both have one
Best fit
Hyper3D: Game and XR teams filling out background props and set dressing · Meshy: Indie game devs filling scenes with props and background assets
Trust score
About even — Hyper3D 87, Meshy 88
Status
Both up at our last check — Hyper3D Oct 15, 2026, Meshy Oct 16, 2026

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

Hyper3DGenerates 3D models from text or a reference image, exporting to GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, GLTF, and USDZ.MeshyGenerates rigged, textured 3D models from prompts or reference images

Side by side

FactHyper3DMeshy
Category3D Model Generation3D Model Generation
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$30/mo—
Public APIYesYes
Trust score87 / 10088 / 100
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, API
CompanyDeemos CorporationMeshy LLC
Launched—2023
Last verifiedOct 15, 2026Oct 16, 2026

What our research says

Hyper3D

One of the few text-to-3D services that treats export formats and DCC integration as first-class rather than an afterthought, which is what decides whether generated geometry is usable downstream. The pay-by-result free tier lets you see the model before spending, a fairer arrangement than most credit systems. API access is gated to the $120 tier, which is a real jump for anyone automating.

Pros

  • Exports to STL, FBX, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, and USDZ with documented DCC integrations
  • Free tier previews the result before you confirm and spend a credit
  • Documented API for programmatic generation and asset management
  • Separate education access for students and classrooms

Cons

  • API access requires the $120/month Business tier
  • Pay-as-you-go credits at $1.50 each get expensive quickly outside a subscription
  • Model counts per tier are estimates, not guarantees
  • Generated meshes still need retopology for animation work

Meshy

The default pick for fast 3D from prompts or concept art, and the auto-rigging plus first-party engine plugins are what separate it from the pack. Topology is still dense enough that hero assets need a retopo pass before they go into production.

Pros

  • Free plan gives 100 credits a month, enough to genuinely evaluate it
  • Auto-rigging with 600+ motion presets removes an entire manual stage
  • First-party plugins for Blender, Unity, Unreal, Godot, Maya and Roblox Studio
  • REST API opens at the $20 Pro tier rather than behind enterprise sales

Cons

  • Free-tier output is licensed CC BY 4.0; asset ownership only comes with a paid plan
  • Generated meshes are often dense and need retopology for animation-heavy work
  • Monthly credits reset and vanish; only purchased top-up credits carry over
  • Concurrency is capped (10 simultaneous tasks on Pro), which throttles bulk runs

Which one fits

Choose Hyper3D if you need

  • Game and XR teams filling out background props and set dressing
  • Concepting a shape from a reference image before modelling it properly
  • Pipelines needing USDZ or GLB output for AR and web viewers

Choose Meshy if you need

  • Indie game devs filling scenes with props and background assets
  • Concept artists turning 2D sketches into blockout meshes
  • 3D printing, where output is watertight and slicer-ready
  • Pipelines that want 3D generation available behind an API

Hyper3D vs Meshy: the questions people ask

Is Hyper3D cheaper than Meshy?

Hyper3D starts at $30/mo. Meshy has a free tier; what its paid plans cost is not confirmed by us yet.

Does Hyper3D or Meshy have a free tier?

Both: Hyper3D has a free tier, and Meshy has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Hyper3D or Meshy?

Both ship a public API, so either can be built on; the fact table above shows the platforms each one runs on.

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