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Turn a text prompt or a picture into a 3D model.
| Category | 3D |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free 100 credits/mo; Pro $20/mo Freemium |
| Free tier | Yes: 100 credits a month, no card needed |
| Price source | https://www.meshy.ai/pricing (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Official site | www.meshy.ai (affiliate link) |
| Free quota reset | Refills every month (100 credits/mo on Free) |
| Commercial rights | Included on Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0 license); Pro ($20/mo, or $10 first month for new users) gives private ownership with no attribution required |
| Smartest way to test | Generate 4-view previews on Free ($0, 100 credits/mo), and if you need private models or more credits, use the verified $10 first-month Pro deal (50% off $20/mo) |
What it’s good for
Meshy makes 3D models from a text prompt or an image. It exports common formats like FBX, OBJ, GLB and STL, so it works for games and 3D printing.
Models made on the free plan come with a CC BY 4.0 license. That means you can use them commercially, but you have to credit Meshy. Paid plans give you full ownership.
Who it’s for
Indie game makers, 3D printing hobbyists and designers who need quick props or mockups.
Watch out for
- Remember the credit rule on free models if you use them in anything public.
- AI models often need cleanup. Check yours in your 3D or slicer software before printing.
- The free plan is 100 credits a month, so plan what you want to make.
How it compares
It’s the only 3D tool on my list right now. For flat 2D images, look at Midjourney, Ideogram or Adobe Firefly.
Before you pay
Pro is $20/mo ($10 for your first month as a new user; see Deals) and gives you full ownership of what you make. If you only need a model now and then, the free plan with credit to Meshy may be enough. Heads up: the Meshy link on this page is an affiliate link, so I may earn a commission if you sign up. It doesn’t change what I say here.
How I wrote this: plan and price details come from the official pricing page (checked Oct 2026). The rest is my own take from reading the official pages, not a lab test. How I review
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Alternatives
Midjourney: High-quality artistic image generation.
No free plan; Basic $10/mo
⇄ Compare side by side with Midjourney
Adobe Firefly: Image generation built into Adobe's creative tools.
Free plan; Standard $9.99/mo
⇄ Compare side by side with Adobe Firefly