Meshy alternative, checked October 2026

PhotoGenius vs Meshy

Meshy is a dedicated AI 3D platform with its own models (Meshy 7 and Meshy 6), a free monthly allowance, many export formats and an API. PhotoGenius is a general creative studio with third-party 3D models (Rodin Gen-2.5, Rodin Gen-2.5 Fast, Tripo H3.1, TRELLIS.2, Rodin Gen-2 and Hunyuan3D 3.1) sitting next to the leading image and video models.

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Choose Meshy if

3D is all you need, you generate a lot of models, or you want an API or FBX output.

Choose PhotoGenius if

3D is one part of your work next to images and video, you want several 3D models to compare, or you want to design the perfect input image before meshing it.

Side by side

From each product's own pages, checked October 2026. Plans and features change often, so check the sources below before deciding.

PhotoGenius compared with Meshy
Feature	PhotoGenius	Meshy
3D models	6 3D models: Rodin Gen-2.5, Rodin Gen-2.5 Fast, Tripo H3.1, TRELLIS.2, Rodin Gen-2 and Hunyuan3D 3.1	Meshy's own models: Meshy 7 (latest), Meshy 6 and Meshy 6 Lite
Price per 3D model	Rodin Gen-2.5 16 credits from an image, 17 from text; Rodin Gen-2.5 Fast 4 credits from an image, 5 from text; Tripo H3.1 12 credits from an image, 13 from text; TRELLIS.2 12 credits from an image, 13 from text; Rodin Gen-2 16 credits from an image, 17 from text; Hunyuan3D 3.1 27 credits from an image, 28 from text (about $0.12 to $2.7 per model depending on plan)	Credits. Meshy's docs list 20 credits per Meshy 7 or Meshy 6 generation (25 with Ultra mode); its help center adds 10 to 15 credits for texturing
Paid plans	$10 to $30 a month (from $8 billed yearly)	Pro $20 (1,000 credits), Premium $40 (3,000), Studio $70 (5,500), Ultra $100 (8,000) a month; 20% off yearly
Free tier	No free 3D generation; the 3D file converters and the 5-image free generator need no account	100 credits a month, one task at a time, assets under CC BY 4.0 (commercial use with attribution)
Export formats	GLB with PBR textures; free in-browser conversion to STL, 3MF, OBJ, USDZ, PLY and glTF	FBX, OBJ, USDZ, GLB, STL and BLEND
Inputs	Any image, or a prompt drawn first as a concept image; 7 image models in the same studio to design the input	Text and images in Meshy's app
Images and video	7 models: Nano Banana 2.1, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5, FLUX 3, Seedream 5 Pro, Imagen 4 Ultra, FLUX.2 Klein; 7 models: Veo 3.1 Fast, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5, Sora 2, Veo 3.1 Lite, Wan 3.0	Focused on 3D
API	No public API yet	Yes, on Pro and above

Meshy's pricing docs and help center list different credit costs per generation; both are linked below.

Where each one is stronger

Where Meshy is stronger

Lower cost per model on entry plans, and a free monthly allowance.
Its own 3D models, built only for 3D, plus FBX and BLEND export.
An API for automating 3D generation.

Where PhotoGenius is stronger

A full image and video studio around the 3D models: design the input with Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5 or FLUX 3, then mesh it, and animate the render with 7 video models.
Every image you make has a Make 3D action, and Flows can mesh a whole list of prompts or images in one run.
Free 3D file converters that run in the browser with no account, including STL and 3MF scaled to millimetres for printing.
One credit balance and one price list for images, video and 3D, with failed runs refunded automatically.

Questions

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Is PhotoGenius a good Meshy alternative?

If you also make images and video and want 3D in the same studio, yes. If you only make 3D models and want the lowest price per model or an API, Meshy is the better fit today.

Can I use Meshy's models in PhotoGenius?

No. PhotoGenius runs Rodin Gen-2.5, Rodin Gen-2.5 Fast, Tripo H3.1, TRELLIS.2, Rodin Gen-2 and Hunyuan3D 3.1.

Can I get STL or USDZ from PhotoGenius?

Yes. The generator outputs GLB, and the free converter turns it into STL, 3MF, OBJ, USDZ, PLY or glTF in your browser.

Sources

Meshy pricingChecked October 2026
Meshy web app credit costsChecked October 2026
Meshy help: credits per taskChecked October 2026

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