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InstaMAT vs Material Maker

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.

InstaMAT

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

InstaMAT combines material creation and 3D texturing with automation and application integrations. The Pioneer eligibility and attribution terms, along with paid-license thresholds, are important distinctions when choosing a plan.

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Material Maker

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Material Maker pairs node-based material authoring with previews, exports and a community library. Its Unreal export steps and account requirement for sharing are worth considering.

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The facts

	InstaMAT	Material Maker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Steam: $14.99, paid once
Plans published	8	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	instamaterial.com	materialmaker.org
On 3d texturing software	#3 of 29	#7 of 29

InstaMAT: what it does well

Includes more than 1,000 materials and variations.
Supports UDIM tiles and multiple materials per asset.
Pipeline offers batch processing and CI/CD integration.
Integrates with Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine.
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What to know first

Pioneer eligibility requires revenue or funding under $100,000.
Pioneer commercial use requires attribution in specified cases.
Paid subscriptions start at $8/mo billed annually.
Free users are directed to community support resources.

Material Maker: what it does well

Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Offers more than 200 nodes.
Exports materials for Godot, Unity and Unreal Engine.
Itch.io download is listed as free.

What to know first

Unreal Engine 4 requires manual material setup.
Unreal Engine 5 requires running a generated Python script.
Sharing assets requires an account and login.

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