Artgen vs xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer

Open SPZ Gaussian splat scenes in your browser, then publish room tours and showrooms

Freemium

Verdict

Artgen and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer are both Image & Visual AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Artgen is available on Chrome Extension and offers an API.

Best overall

Artgen

  • Designers
  • Content creators
  • Game and pixel-art hobbyists
  • Developers

Choose Artgen if

  • You want a tool built for turning photos into pixel art or ASCII art for free, quick AI illustrations in named art styles, repeatable image effects.
  • Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits.
  • Credits never expire and roll over between months.

Choose xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer if

  • You want a tool built for quick browser checks of SPZ scenes.
  • Free viewer that needs no account for the sample or for opening SPZ files.
  • Local files are read in the browser rather than sent to xdreality's project API.
Best for beginners
xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
Best for business
xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer

Features

17 features compared.

  • Image to pixel art
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • Image to ASCII
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • Fixed print effects
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • AI image generation
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • Image editing tools
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • Video and audio tools
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • Chrome extension
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • API
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Limited
  • Credit transparency
    Artgen
    Available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not available
  • SPZ file viewer
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Remote scene loading
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Sample space
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Local file handling
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Photos to 3D space
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Image to 3D model
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Showcases and showrooms
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available
  • Analytics and lead capture
    Artgen
    Not available
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Available

Limited means partial support or a paid add-on.

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Artgen
    Freemium
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Artgen
    Yes
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Artgen
    $0
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    $0
  • Plans
    Artgen
    4 plans
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    5 plans

Artgen plans

  • Free

    $0

    Six fixed image effects, free with sign-in.

    • Pixel art
    • ASCII
    • risograph
    • cyanotype
    • pop art and pointillism effects
    • No credits needed
    • Browser tools usable without sign-in
  • Starter

    $10/month

    A little space to explore.

    • 300 credits per month
    • All available models subject to credits
    • Unused credits roll over and never expire
  • Creator

    Most popular

    $25/month

    For ideas that keep coming.

    • 900 credits per month
    • All available models subject to credits
    • Unused credits roll over and never expire
  • Studio

    $50/month

    More room for a bigger practice.

    • 2,000 credits per month
    • All available models subject to credits
    • Unused credits roll over and never expire

xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer plans

  • Free Viewer

    $0

    Open SPZ scenes in the browser without a paid generation task

    • Open local SPZ and .gz files
    • Load public scene URLs with CORS enabled
    • Built-in 500k-splat sample space
    • Local files stay in the browser
  • Pilot

    $49/month

    One workflow (room, product or showroom)

    • 5 credits per month
    • Hosted sharing and web embeds
    • Basic analytics
    • Email support
  • Growth

    Most popular

    $149/month

    Adds room tours and product showcases in one account

    • 25 credits per month
    • Everything in Pilot
    • Guided showroom overlays
    • Team publishing
    • Lead capture and event tracking
    • Priority support
  • Team

    $399/month

    For multiple publishers and stakeholders

    • 100 credits per month
    • Everything in Growth
    • Shared workflows
    • Richer analytics
    • Implementation support
    • Faster response SLA
  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Custom page volume and workflow design

    • Dedicated onboarding
    • Enterprise support
    • Custom integrations
    • Roadmap collaboration
    • Optional deployment review

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Artgen
7.6overall
xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
7.5overall
  • Image Effects Quality

    Artgen
    7.6
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not rated
  • AI Generation Quality

    Artgen
    7.2
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not rated
  • Tool Breadth

    Artgen
    8.0
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not rated
  • Pricing Clarity

    Artgen
    7.0
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    Artgen
    8.2
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not rated
  • SPZ Scene Loading

    Artgen
    Not rated
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    8.0
  • Browser Rendering Quality

    Artgen
    Not rated
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    7.8
  • Privacy of Local Files

    Artgen
    Not rated
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    8.5
  • Publishing and Showroom Features

    Artgen
    Not rated
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    7.8
  • Format Flexibility

    Artgen
    Not rated
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    5.5

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Artgen

Pros

  • Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits
  • Credits never expire and roll over between months
  • Wide catalog of 51 tools covering images, editing, video and audio
  • Chrome extension and documented API alongside the web app
  • Credit cost is shown before each AI run

Cons

  • The site does not name the company or team behind it
  • Even the free effects require sign-in
  • Pixel art output is a single opaque 512 px-max PNG with no transparency or sprite sheets
  • Individual credit pack prices were not visible on the pricing page
  • Some video and audio features appear to be limited or still rolling out

xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer

Pros

  • Free viewer that needs no account for the sample or for opening SPZ files
  • Local files are read in the browser rather than sent to xdreality's project API
  • Can open xdreality space links as well as direct SPZ URLs
  • Connects to publishing tools for tours, product showcases and embeds
  • Plans are listed publicly with credit amounts

Cons

  • Only SPZ (and SPZ packaged as .gz); PLY, SPLAT and SOG files are not supported
  • Viewer does not generate scenes; new spaces need paid credits
  • Cheapest paid plan is $49 per month with only 5 credits
  • No public API or mobile app found

Platforms

  • Web
    Artgen
    Supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Supported
  • Windows
    Artgen
    Not supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Artgen
    Not supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Artgen
    Not supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • Android
    Artgen
    Not supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • API
    Artgen
    Supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Artgen
    Not supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Artgen
    Supported
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Not supported

Company

  • Company
    Artgen
    Not listed
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    xdreality
  • Listing
    Artgen
    Not claimed
    xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Artgen better than xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?

It depends on your workflow. Artgen is built for turning photos into pixel art or ASCII art for free, quick AI illustrations in named art styles, repeatable image effects. xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer is built for quick browser checks of SPZ scenes.

What are the key feature differences between Artgen and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?

Artgen: Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects. xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer: Open SPZ Gaussian splat scenes in your browser, then publish room tours and showrooms.

Does Artgen or xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Artgen is freemium and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Artgen or xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.