Both turn text or images into 3D models, and both have free plans. Prices are from each vendor's pricing page on Oct 15, 2026. We haven't run hands-on tests yet; results will come from our build-off.
| Meshy | Tripo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 100 credits/mo, CC BY 4.0 (credit Meshy) | 200 credits/mo, public models, non-commercial |
| Entry paid plan | Pro $20: 1,000 credits/mo | Pro $20/mo billed annually: 3,000 credits/mo |
| Higher tiers | Ultra $40 · Studio $70 | Max $90/mo · Team $55/seat/mo (annual) |
| Engine bridges | Roblox, Blender, Godot, Unity, Unreal, Maya, 3ds Max | Blender, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal, Maya, Cocos, Godot, ZBrush |
Which should you pick?
If you need to sell on a $0 budget, Meshy's free CC BY license allows commercial use as long as you credit Meshy. Tripo's free plan doesn't allow commercial use. On paid plans, compare credits per month against how many models you need.
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