Side by side
Knald vs PBRize
Both stand on game texture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Choose Knald if you need mesh baking or map generation from 2D sources on Windows, particularly for physically based pipelines. Check the GPU requirement and license terms before choosing; the demo lasts 30 days, and education licensing requires contacting the company.
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Free plan Web
PBRize combines image-based map generation, independent channel controls, and real-time 3D previews in a web editor. The free plan has 1K maximum resolution; higher-resolution options are listed on paid plans and coin packs.
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| Knald | PBRize | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Freelancer License: $100, paid once | Basic: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | knaldtech.com | pbrize.com |
| On game texture software | #17 of 34 | #21 of 34 |
Knald: what it does well
- Bakes textures from high-to-low polygon meshes.
- Creates normal maps from photographs and heightmaps.
- Outputs include ambient occlusion, transmission, concavity, and convexity maps.
- Supports PBR workflows and 8-, 16-, and 32-bit image data.
- Offers a 30-day demo.
What to know first
- Requires a supported OpenCL-compatible GPU.
- Listed compatibility is limited to 64-bit Windows 7, 8, and 10.
- Freelancer License permits installation on up to two owned devices.
PBRize: what it does well
- Generates ten texture channels.
- Preview materials on spheres, planes, or custom meshes.
- Adjust each map independently.
- Free plan includes 12 monthly usage units.
- Integrations listed for Blender, Unreal Engine, and Godot.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 1K resolution.
- Monthly free allowance is 12 usage units.
- Unreal Engine integration requires a C++ project.
- Unity integration is marked as coming soon.