Meshy
AI image generators software
Generative AI software
Synthetic media software
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What is Meshy
Meshy is a generative AI tool focused on creating and editing 3D assets from text prompts and 2D images. It is used by game developers, 3D artists, and content teams to accelerate early-stage asset creation, concepting, and iteration for real-time engines and digital content pipelines. The product emphasizes text-to-3D and image-to-3D workflows with exportable 3D formats for downstream use in common 3D tools.
Text-to-3D asset generation
Meshy centers on generating 3D models from text prompts, which supports rapid ideation compared with primarily 2D image-generation tools. This is useful for teams that need many draft assets for prototyping or previsualization. The workflow reduces the need to start every asset from manual modeling when exploring variations.
Image-to-3D conversion workflow
Meshy supports creating 3D assets from 2D images, which can help translate concept art or reference images into editable 3D starting points. This can shorten the handoff between concept and 3D production for simple objects. It also enables iterative refinement by re-running generations with adjusted inputs.
Exportable 3D outputs
Meshy produces 3D assets intended for use outside the platform, aligning with production pipelines that require standard 3D file exports. This makes it more applicable to 3D creation workflows than tools that primarily output raster images or videos. It can fit into downstream editing in DCC tools and game engines, depending on the export options used.
Output quality varies by prompt
As with many generative systems, model fidelity and topology can vary significantly based on prompt specificity and input quality. Teams may still need manual cleanup for production-grade assets, especially for complex shapes or strict style requirements. This limits suitability for final assets without additional 3D artist time.
Limited control vs manual modeling
Generative 3D workflows typically provide less deterministic control than traditional modeling, sculpting, and retopology tools. Achieving exact dimensions, edge flow, or technical constraints can require iterative prompting and post-editing. This can be a constraint for engineering-driven or highly standardized asset libraries.
Governance and rights considerations
Organizations may need to evaluate training-data disclosures, IP indemnification, and content governance features before using outputs commercially. Some teams also require audit trails, admin controls, or policy enforcement that may be more mature in broader enterprise creative platforms. These factors can slow adoption in regulated or brand-sensitive environments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / month | 100 monthly credits; 10 downloads/month of Meshy-4 models; 1 task in queue; low queue priority; assets licensed CC BY 4.0; 20 animation presets. |
| Pro | $20 / month (or $192 / year) | 1,000 monthly credits (up to 100 assets); unlimited downloads of all models; 10 tasks in queue; high queue priority; assets private & customer-owned; API access; 4 free retries per task; remesh & custom polycounts; multi-view Image→3D. |
| Studio | $60 / month (or $720 / year) | 4,000 monthly credits (up to 400 assets); team management; 20 tasks in queue; higher queue priority; centralized billing & shared team credits; 8 free retries; API access. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Multiple teams/workspace management; configurable credit balance; 50+ tasks in queue; highest queue priority; unlimited retries; highest API throughput; SAML SSO; dedicated account support; configurable data retention. |
API (usage-based / credits)
Pricing model: Pay-before-you-go (purchase API usage/credits via API settings). Free tier/trial: API access is included for paid tiers; Free plan has limited API/plugin access. For volume/custom pricing, contact sales. Example costs (credit-cost per API call as listed in official docs):
- Text to 3D (Preview) – Meshy-6 models: 20 credits; other models: 5 credits.
- Text to 3D (Refine) – Texture generation: 10 credits.
- Image to 3D – Meshy-6/low-poly: 20 credits (no texture), 30 credits (with texture); other models: 5 credits (no texture), 15 credits (with texture).
- Multi Image to 3D – Meshy-6: 20 credits (no texture), 30 credits (with texture); other models: 5 credits (no texture), 15 credits (with texture).
- Retexture: 10 credits.
- Remesh: 5 credits.
- Auto-Rigging: 5 credits.
- Animation: 3 credits.
- Text to Image: nano-banana: 3 credits; nano-banana-pro: 9 credits.
- Image to Image: nano-banana: 3 credits; nano-banana-pro: 9 credits.
Discounts / volume pricing: Contact sales for volume API pricing and custom contracts.
