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Trumble vs Wafer
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 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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Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
Wafer offers layered, multi-channel painting tools for stylized 3D assets. The free download is limited: saving documents and exporting textures require a paid plan.
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| Trumble | Wafer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Low-Poly: $3 a month | Indie: $45 per user, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trumble.app | sparseal.com |
| On 3d texturing software | #15 of 29 | #19 of 29 |
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.
Wafer: what it does well
- Painting tools work directly on 3D geometry.
- Layer system supports editable masks and blend modes.
- Supports 2D and 3D symmetry.
- Projects can contain multiple meshes and texture sets.
- Asset browser includes stencils, HDRIs, decals, and stamps.
What to know first
- Saving documents and exporting textures require a purchase.
- Desktop purchase applies only to listed Windows and macOS versions.
- Apple App Store and other platforms are not compatible with the desktop purchase.
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