# Meshy

> Generate textured, game-ready 3D models from text prompts or images in minutes

- Category: [3D AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/3d-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://www.meshy.ai
- Platforms: Web, API, CLI
- API: available
- Made by: Meshy LLC, founded 2021, Silicon Valley, CA
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/meshy

## Overview

Meshy is an AI 3D model generator that turns text prompts or images into textured 3D assets in the browser. Its web app covers Text to 3D, Image to 3D, AI texturing with PBR maps (albedo, normal, metallic, roughness), low-poly output with adjustable polygon counts, and auto-rigging with a library of animation presets. The company says generation takes under a minute for most models.

## Key features

- Text to 3D
- Image to 3D
- AI Texturing
- Auto-Rigging and Animation
- Low Poly Mode
- 3D Printing Output
- 3D Agent
- API, MCP Server and CLI

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Basic access for trying 3D generation
- **Pro** ($20/month): Individual creators
- **Premium** ($40/month): High-volume creators
- **Ultra** ($100/month): AI agents and advanced workflows
- **Studio** ($70/month): Studios and teams
- **Enterprise** (Custom): Large organizations

## Best for

- Fast prototyping of game assets, concept models, 3D-printable figures and textured props from a prompt or reference image

## Who uses it

- Game Developers
- 3D Artists
- Product Designers
- 3D Printing Hobbyists
- Indie Studios
- Developers

## Strengths

- Covers the full path from prompt to textured, rigged and animated model in one web app.
- Permanent free tier with 100 credits per month for testing.
- Exports to FBX, GLB, OBJ, USDZ and print formats such as STL and 3MF.
- Bridges for Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine and Maya fit existing 3D pipelines.
- REST API, MCP server and CLI support automation and agent workflows.

## Limitations

- Free plan outputs are CC BY 4.0 and require attribution, with only 10 Meshy 6 Lite downloads per month.
- Credits reset monthly and do not roll over.
- Pro, Premium and Ultra keep API assets for only 3 days; Studio keeps them 14 days.
- The pricing page does not show a clear discounted annual price despite mentioning 20% off.

## Not recommended for

- Precision CAD or engineering work, or teams that need guaranteed production-ready topology without manual cleanup

## Integrations

- Blender
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- 3ds Max
- Roblox Studio
- Godot
- Bambu Studio
- OrcaSlicer
- Ultimaker Cura
- MakerWorld
- Printables
- Thingiverse

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.6/10
- Feature Depth: 8.4/10
- Value for Money: 7.5/10
- Performance & Speed: 8.2/10
- Documentation & Support: 7.8/10

## Alternatives

- [Leonardo AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/leonardo-ai): AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/leonardo-ai-vs-meshy))
- [Tripo](https://finderatlas.com/tools/tripo): Generate textured, exportable 3D models from text prompts or images in minutes ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/meshy-vs-tripo))
- [Hyper3D Rodin](https://finderatlas.com/tools/hyper3d-rodin): Generate production-ready 3D models from text or images with an AI 3D generator ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/hyper3d-rodin-vs-meshy))

## FAQ

**Is Meshy free to use?**

Yes, there is a Free plan with 100 credits per month, but it is limited to one concurrent task, low queue priority and 10 Meshy 6 Lite downloads per month. Paid plans start at $20 per month.

**Can I use Meshy models commercially?**

Free-plan outputs use the CC BY 4.0 license, which allows commercial use with attribution. Paid plans (Pro, Premium, Ultra, Studio) list assets as private and customer-owned.

**Which file formats does Meshy export?**

Meshy exports FBX, GLB, OBJ and USDZ for general use, and STL, OBJ or 3MF for 3D printing.

**Does Meshy work with Blender and game engines?**

Yes. Meshy lists plugins or bridges for Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine and Maya, and states compatibility with Godot.

**Do unused credits roll over?**

No. The pricing page states that plan credits reset monthly and do not accumulate.

**Does Meshy have an API?**

Yes. The Meshy API offers REST endpoints for text and image to 3D, texturing, remeshing and animation, and Meshy also provides an MCP server for AI agents.