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AwesomeBump vs ColorMinis
Both stand on 3d texturing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AwesomeBump brings image-based material map generation and several texture-editing tools into a free desktop application. Check the graphics requirement and build caveat if you plan to compile it yourself.
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ColorMinis combines model generation, detailed painting tools, and a large model library, with export limited to personally generated models. Users can download it free, while premium subscriptions and some generation purchases are paid.
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| AwesomeBump | ColorMinis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | ColorMinis Premium Yearly: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | colorminis.com |
| On 3d texturing software | #1 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
AwesomeBump: what it does well
- Generates six types of material textures from one image
- GPU-based processing with real-time parameter changes
- Supports seamless textures and bump-map mixing
- Saves images as PNG, JPG, BMP, or TGA
What to know first
- Build instructions require OpenGL 4.0 for full graphics support
- OpenGL 3.3 builds omit tessellation
- The current CMake script does not work
ColorMinis: what it does well
- Generates models from text or reference images.
- Includes multiple brush and masking tools.
- Supports PBR material surface responses.
- Personally generated models export as textured GLB files.
- Offers more than 800 library models.
What to know first
- Artist-created library models cannot be exported.
- AI generation may require credits or in-app purchases.
- Mac requires macOS 12.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.
- Premium costs $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year.
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