Side by side
Pigmi vs Texel
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Pigmi brings palette, gradient, and material-map editing into a desktop tool with several export options and Blender add-ons. Note the external palette-generation and update-check connections, and the current build-signing limitations.
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Free plan APIWeb
Texel brings collaborative texturing, node-based authoring, and PBR exports into a browser studio. Access is currently invite-only, and service-level agreements do not apply during Early Access.
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| Pigmi | Texel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pigmi.ru | texel.art |
| On 3d texturing software | #14 of 29 | #18 of 29 |
Pigmi: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports multiple gradient types and color interpolation.
- Exports PNG, WebP, and packed MRC maps.
- Includes three optional Blender add-ons.
- Editing and exporting work locally.
What to know first
- Palette generation sends constraints to Huemint.
- The AI adapter requires Node.js.
- Windows builds lack Authenticode signing.
- The release is not notarized by Apple.
Texel: what it does well
- Real-time painting and scene change review.
- Permissions can be set by node, channel, or UDIM.
- Supports multi-UDIM model uploads.
- Live links include Blender, Maya, Houdini, and ZBrush.
- Texel says project work is not used for AI training.
What to know first
- Early Access is invite-only.
- Service-level agreements do not apply during Early Access.
- Uploads are limited to 4 million triangles.