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Dust3D vs Hyper3D Rodin
Both stand on 3d modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Dust3D combines a sketch-driven workflow with rigging, animation, rendering, and export for low-poly projects. Check the macOS hardware requirement before choosing the desktop build.
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Free plan APIWeb
Rodin combines image- and text-based 3D generation with API workflows and a range of export formats. The Free plan supports basic exploration, while Creator is $30.00 per month or $24 per month when billed yearly.
Visit Hyper3D RodinThe facts
| Dust3D | Hyper3D Rodin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Creator: $30 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Dust3D | Not published |
| Website | dust3d.org | hyper3d.ai |
| On 3d modeling software | #53 of 147 | #49 of 147 |
Dust3D: what it does well
- Free under the MIT License
- Generates meshes from 2D sketches
- Includes automatic skeleton and skin weights
- Built-in rendering and animation tools
- Exports OBJ, GLB, and FBX
What to know first
- Prebuilt macOS binary requires Apple Silicon
- Intel Macs are not supported by that binary
- Focused on low-poly modeling
Hyper3D Rodin: what it does well
- Generates assets from text prompts and images
- Exports to GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, and more
- Add-ons cover major 3D tools and engines
- API supports texturing and asynchronous task automation
What to know first
- Free plan includes 10 private assets
- Direct credits cost $1.5 per credit
- API output remains in active systems for seven days
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