In 3D model generation, Meshy ranks #1 and Bake3D ranks #3. Highest-ranked of these tools on 3D Arena's blind human-preference leaderboard: Meshy 6 is #3 and Meshy 7 is #5 of 24 image-to-3D models. Free-plan output can be used commercially if you credit Meshy (CC BY 4.0). 3D Arena leaderboard
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Bottom line for game devs
Commercial use: both commercial use allowed (Bake3D terms; Meshy terms).
Free plan: Bake3D: paid only (No free credits; a free account gets a browser demo and a readiness check 3 times a day) pricing. Meshy: free plan (100 monthly credits; outputs CC BY 4.0) pricing.
Shipping free-plan output in a paid game: only Meshy allows it, per their published terms.
API and MCP: both: public API, official MCP server.
Engine integrations stated by the vendor: Bake3D: Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender. Meshy: Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender, Roblox.
Rigged, animated characters and creatures from one image
Quick text- or image-to-3D props with texturing and rigging
What it does
Image or text to a textured, rigged and animated 3D character or prop, exported as GLB, FBX or USDZ with skeleton, skin weights and baked clips. Studio, REST API and MCP server share the same jobs.
Text-to-3D and image-to-3D model generation with AI texturing; paid plans add animation with 600+ motions. DCC bridge listed for Roblox, Blender, Godot, Unity and Unreal.
Verdict
For rigged, animated characters straight into Godot, Blender, Unity or Unreal; purchased-credit output is commercial and royalty-free, but there are no free credits.
For quick text- or image-to-3D props with Godot/Unity/Unreal bridges; free output is CC BY 4.0, so you must credit Meshy unless you pay.
Tasks●
3D model generation, Rigging, animation & mocap
3D model generation, Textures & materials, Rigging, animation & mocap
Engines●
Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender
Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender, Roblox
Free plan●
Paid only No free credits; a free account gets a browser demo and a readiness check 3 times a day
Free plan 100 monthly credits; outputs CC BY 4.0
Pricing
Credit packs (never expire): US$5 for 80, US$10 for 180, US$25 for 500, US$60 for 1,250. Plans: Pro US$29/month (750 credits), Studio US$79/month (2,100 credits). A rigged Standard character is 65 credits; exports are free. source
Free: 100 monthly credits. Pro US$20/month (1,000 credits). Premium US$40/month (3,000 credits), Ultra US$100/month (8,000 credits), Studio US$70/month (5,500 shared team credits); Enterprise custom. source
Export formats●
GLB, FBX 7.4, USDZ; STL, 3MF and OBJ of the current pose source
Commercial use allowed Assets generated with purchased credits (any pack or plan) carry a commercial, royalty-free licence that stays valid after you stop paying. Free sign-up credits that older accounts received are personal use only. You must have the rights to images you upload. source
Commercial use allowed Paid plans: you own the assets you create. Free plan: assets licensed to you under CC BY 4.0 (commercial use with attribution to Meshy). source
Rows marked ● differ between the two tools. Licence badges: green = commercial use allowed (including any free plan or trial), amber = paid plans only, restricted, or allowed but with no free plan, red = not allowed, grey = not stated by vendor or not applicable. Read the vendor's current terms before you ship. Some links earn us a commission. It never changes our listings.
