In 3D model generation, Hunyuan3D 2.1 (Tencent) ranks #2 and Hyper3D Rodin ranks #6. On 3D Arena, Hunyuan3D 2 is #8 and Hunyuan3D 2.1 is #10 of 24 image-to-3D models. Free open weights you run on your own GPU, but the licence doesn't cover the EU, UK or South Korea. 3D Arena leaderboard
Commercial use: Hunyuan3D 2.1 (Tencent): restricted (see notes) terms. Hyper3D Rodin: not stated by vendor terms.
Free plan: Hunyuan3D 2.1 (Tencent): free plan (Free open weights (your own GPU costs)) pricing. Hyper3D Rodin: free plan (Free tier; credits sold individually) pricing.
API and MCP: both: public API, official MCP server.
Engine integrations stated by the vendor: Hunyuan3D 2.1 (Tencent): none stated (standard file export). Hyper3D Rodin: Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender.
Self-hosted image-to-3D outside the EU/UK/South Korea
High-detail 3D generation with quad-mesh options
What it does
Open-weights image-to-3D model with PBR material generation that you can run on your own hardware.
Rodin generates 3D models from text or images, with options like high-poly quad meshes; the platform also lists HDRI and texture generators.
Verdict
For devs who can self-host a 3D model generator at no licence cost; the licence excludes the EU, UK and South Korea, and products over 1 million monthly users must request a licence.
For high-detail 3D generation; commercial rights on the Free and Creator tiers are unverified, so check its terms before you ship.
Tasks
3D model generation, Textures & materials
3D model generation, Textures & materials
Engines●
Any (standard file export / engine-agnostic)
Godot, Unity, Unreal, Blender
Free plan
Free plan Free open weights (your own GPU costs)
Free plan Free tier; credits sold individually
Pricing
Free to download and self-host (your own GPU/compute costs apply). source
Free tier (US$0; direct credits US$1.5 each). Creator US$30/month (US$24/month yearly). Business US$120/month (US$96/month yearly). Enterprise custom. source
Export formats
Not stated by vendor
Not stated by vendor
Commercial use●
Restricted (see notes) Tencent Hunyuan 3D 2.1 Community License: does NOT apply in the EU, UK or South Korea; use of the works or outputs outside the licensed territory is unauthorized; products with over 1 million monthly active users must request a license from Tencent. source
Commercial use: not stated by vendor Business plan lists "Commercial license included"; FAQ says paid plans include broader export and usage rights. Exact rights on Free and Creator: unverified. source
Revenue share / caps●
Products with over 1 million monthly active users must request a licence from Tencent.
Not stated by vendor
API
Available. Paid Hunyuan 3D API on Tencent Cloud 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.
