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Hi3D vs Hunyuan3D

Both stand on ai 3d model generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Hi3D

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Hi3D offers image-to-3D creation alongside texturing, relief, and printable-part tools. Check the Free plan’s public-model terms and limits, and note that the listed paid-from price is $19.90/mo.

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Hunyuan3D combines multiple asset-generation inputs with texturing, editing, and API workflows. Local deployment has substantial stated VRAM requirements, and API use can involve paid credit packs after the one-time 100-credit allowance.

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The facts

	Hi3D	Hunyuan3D
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	4	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hi3d.ai	3d.hunyuan.tencent.com
On ai 3d model generators	#1 of 24	#2 of 24

Hi3D: what it does well

Supports single-image and multi-view model generation.
Exports include FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, and USDZ.
Free plan includes 100 lifetime credits.
Paid plans include private and commercial use.

What to know first

Free models are public under CC BY 4.0.
Free plan allows one concurrent task.
Monthly subscription credits do not roll over.
Individual paid plan prices are not displayed.

Hunyuan3D: what it does well

Generates 3D assets from text, images, or sketches.
Exports OBJ and GLB formats.
Includes texture generation and model editing.
Offers API access and a local Gradio app.
Releases full model weights and training code.

What to know first

Local shape generation requires 10 GB VRAM.
Combined shape and texture generation requires 29 GB VRAM.
Paid credit packs are billed in CNY.
The professional API defaults to three concurrent tasks.

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