Skybox AI vs Sloyd (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Skybox AI does not list a price
Free plan
Sloyd
Only Sloyd has one
Higher rating
Skybox AI
4.2 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared on	Skybox AI	Sloyd
Our rating	4.2Better	4.0
Starts at	Not listed	$15/mo
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Design	Design
Plans	See pricing	From $15/mo
Key features	360 equirectangular panoramas from a text prompt 16K resolution output as standard 32-bit HDRI export for scene lighting Style presets and remix controls Native Unity plugin, API and SDK, Blender and Unreal export	Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation Parametric templates for adjustment rather than regeneration Auto-rigging and AI animation Topology control and AI texturing Unity, Unreal and Blender plugins, 3D-print-ready output
Pros	HDRI export makes the output a light source, not just a backdrop Fifteen-second generation fits iteration rather than batch rendering Ships into Unity, Unreal and Blender rather than exporting to a folder	Topology control makes assets riggable and printable Parametric adjustment beats regenerating and hoping Plugins for the engines and tools studios already use
Cons	Plan prices are held behind a membership page Generated panoramas show seams at the poles under close inspection 16K assets are heavy for mobile and standalone headsets	Free tier is one generation a day AI credits are metered separately from generations Generated models still need cleanup for hero assets
Company	Blockade Labs	Sloyd

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260817. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Skybox AI better than Sloyd?

In our reviews Skybox AI scores 4.2 and Sloyd scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Skybox AI: Generates 16K 360 panoramas from a prompt in about fifteen seconds, with HDRI export. Sloyd: Generates 3D models from text, images or parametric templates, rigged and game-ready.

Which is cheaper, Skybox AI or Sloyd?

Skybox AI: see pricing. Sloyd: from $15/mo.

Do Skybox AI and Sloyd have free plans?

Only Sloyd has a free plan.

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