Hyper3D Rodin

Rodin generates 3D models from text or images, with options like high-poly quad meshes; the platform also lists HDRI and texture generators.

Visit official site ↗Free tier + paidCommercial use unverified

Verdict: For high-detail 3D generation; commercial rights on the Free and Creator tiers are unverified, so check its terms before you ship.

Best for
High-detail 3D generation with quad-mesh options
Tasks
3D model generation, Textures & materials
Engines
Any (standard file export / engine-agnostic)
Price & free tier
Free plan Free tier; credits sold individually
Free tier ($0; direct credits $1.5 each). Creator $30/month ($24/month yearly). Business $120/month ($96/month yearly). Enterprise custom.
Source: https://hyper3d.ai/subscribe
Export formats
unverified
Commercial use & licence
Commercial use unverified
Business plan lists "Commercial license included"; FAQ says paid plans include broader export and usage rights. Exact rights on Free and Creator: unverified.
Source: https://hyper3d.ai/subscribe
Revenue share / caps
unverified
API
Available Hyper3D API
Source: https://hyper3d.ai/features/mcp
MCP server
Official MCP server Hosted MCP server (browser OAuth, no API key)
Source: https://hyper3d.ai/features/mcp
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We summarise what the vendor's own pages say on the date above. "Unverified" means we couldn't confirm that detail. Read the vendor's current terms before you ship anything.

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