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Tripo AIMost similar to Sloyd in what it does, its category and its price.
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MeshyHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Masterpiece XFrom $10.99/mo, against from $15/mo for Sloyd.
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Promethean AIRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Sloyd.
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At a glance
Green means better than Sloyd, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SloydBaseline | 4.0 | $15/mo | Yes | Generates 3D models from text, images or parametric templates, rigged and game-ready. | |
| Tripo AI | 4.1+0.1 | Free | Yes | Text, image or sketch to a rigged, textured 3D model with 4K PBR materials. | vs Sloyd |
| Meshy | 4.2+0.2 | $20/mo$5 more | Yes | Generates game-ready 3D meshes with PBR texturing from text or a single image | vs Sloyd |
| Masterpiece X | 3.9−0.1 | $10.99/mo$4.01 less | No | Text-to-3D AI platform that generates game-ready meshes, textures, and animations from prompts or images. | vs Sloyd |
 Everything Universe (Anything World) | 3.7−0.3 | $50/mo$35 more | Yes | AI tool that generates 3D models from text and automatically rigs and animates them for Unity, Unreal, Blender and Roblox. | vs Sloyd |
 Rodin | 4.0Same | Free | Yes | Generates production-ready 3D models from text or images in seconds. | vs Sloyd |
 Uthana | 4.0Same | Free | Yes | A motion foundation model that exports rigged animation into Unreal, Unity and Blender. | vs Sloyd |
 Meshcapade | 4.0Same | $99/mo$84 more | Yes | AI platform that builds animation-ready 3D digital humans from a photo, video, or body scan. | vs Sloyd |
| Promethean AI | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | Reads a studio's existing 3D assets and builds virtual environments from them by voice. | vs Sloyd |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Sloyd.
Tripo AI
4.1Free
vs Sloyd+0.1
Text, image or sketch to a rigged, textured 3D model with 4K PBR materials.
- Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation
- Intelligent segmentation into editable parts
- 4K PBR texturing with Magic Brush local repainting
Segmentation makes the output an asset rather than a fused sculpture
No published pricing
Meshy
4.2$20/mo
vs Sloyd$5 more+0.2
Generates game-ready 3D meshes with PBR texturing from text or a single image.
- Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation of game-ready meshes
- PBR texturing included, not just untextured base geometry
- Topology controls for refining generated meshes toward production use
PBR texturing out of the box saves a manual texturing pass most competitors still require
Credit-based Pro pricing requires monitoring usage against the 1,000-credit allotment
Masterpiece X
3.9$10.99/mo
vs Sloyd$4.01 less−0.1
Text-to-3D AI platform that generates game-ready meshes, textures, and animations from prompts or images.
- Text-to-3D and image-to-3D asset generation
- Game-ready mesh, texture, and rigging output
- Browser-based generation with no local 3D software required
Browser-based workflow removes the need for a high-end 3D workstation
750-credit entry tier limits how numerous assets a $10.99 plan actually generates
Everything Universe (Anything World)
3.7$50/mo
vs Sloyd$35 more−0.3
AI tool that generates 3D models from text and automatically rigs and animates them for Unity, Unreal, Blender and Roblox.
- Text-to-3D model generation
- Automated rigging and animation of 3D models
- 3D model library and showcase gallery
Removes manual rigging for game-ready animated assets
The price tier depends on your revenue or funding, which has to be declared
Rodin
4.0Free
vs SloydSame
Generates production-ready 3D models from text or images in seconds.
- 3D model generation from text or reference images
- Output aimed at production pipelines rather than concept meshes
- Supports game development, 3D art and 3D printing
Targets usable geometry, not just recognisable shapes
Demanding work still needs manual mesh cleanup
Uthana
4.0Free
vs SloydSame
A motion foundation model that exports rigged animation into Unreal, Unity and Blender.
- Text-to-motion, video-to-motion and pose-constrained generation
- Auto-rigging and retargeting onto your own skeleton
- Clip stitching and clean looping
Ships retargeting and looping, which is where animation work actually stalls
Generated motion is judged more harshly than generated images
Meshcapade
4.0$99/mo
vs Sloyd$84 moreSame
AI platform that builds animation-ready 3D digital humans from a photo, video, or body scan.
- Markerless motion capture from ordinary video
- Motion-from-text animation generation
- Body-shape avatar generation from single photos
Removes the need for a physical motion-capture stage or markered suits
10-second video cap on the free tier limits what can be tested without upgrading
Promethean AI
4.2Not listed
vs Sloyd+0.2
Reads a studio's existing 3D assets and builds virtual environments from them by voice.
- Metadata library built from existing studio assets
- Natural-language world building and asset placement
- Plugins for Unreal, Unity, Maya, Blender and 3ds Max
Works with approved studio assets rather than generating novel ones
No pricing shown on the homepage
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Sloyd free?
Sloyd has a free plan, and paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Sloyd?
Meshy is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Tripo AI, Rodin, Uthana.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sloyd?
Among paid plans, Masterpiece X has the lowest starting price (from $10.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Meshy.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.