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Surface Labs vs Trumble
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Surface Labs pairs procedural material authoring with custom nodes and batch export. Consider the MCP file-access scope and the mobile resolution cap before choosing a workflow.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Trumble brings painting, texture editing, baking, and engine exports into a browser-based workflow. Check that your meshes have proper UVs and that the free plan's workspace ads suit you before choosing a plan.
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| Surface Labs | Trumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Low-Poly: $3 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | surfacelabs.app | trumble.app |
| On 3d texturing software | #11 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
Surface Labs: what it does well
- Node library spans generators, filters, and math operations.
- Custom GLSL nodes compile to the native engine.
- CLI supports graph evaluation and batch export.
- Portable projects bundle assets and export settings.
- Free while in early access.
What to know first
- Mobile authoring is capped at 4096 × 4096.
- MCP file arguments can access user-accessible files beyond a project.
- iPad TestFlight builds expire on a 90-day cycle.
Trumble: what it does well
- Paint PBR textures directly on meshes.
- Bake maps in-browser without an offline renderer.
- Export packs for Unreal, Unity, Godot, and Roblox.
- Includes hundreds of materials and textures.
- No account required to get started.
What to know first
- Meshes need proper UVs for painting.
- Free workspace displays ads.
- Product is in early access.
- Procedural materials are not available.
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