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Material Maker vs TextureLab
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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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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TextureLab offers a free, open source workflow for procedural, tileable textures, with direct Unity material export. Its maker says development is still heavy, so consider that status when deciding whether it fits your work.
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| Material Maker | TextureLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Steam: $14.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | materialmaker.org | texturelab.io |
| On 3d texturing software | #7 of 29 | #17 of 29 |
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.
TextureLab: what it does well
- Previews each step in the node workflow
- Shapes, noises, and filters are seamless by default
- Procedural textures work at any resolution
- Exports directly to Unity materials
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Project is still under heavy development
- Current release is version 0.4.0 beta
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