Head to head

Hunyuan3D vs Meshy

Hunyuan3D and Meshy both work in AI 3D. Here is how they stack up on pricing, access, context and our editorial scores, and which one to pick.

Side by side

Tool
Hunyuan3Dby Tencent4.5Setuproll editorial score
Tool
Meshyby Meshy4.5Setuproll editorial score
PricingOpen SourceFree weights, self-host
PricingPaidFree tier + paid plans
AccessLocal
AccessWeb app
Contextn/a
Contextn/a
Open sourceYes
Open sourceNo
Best forOpen 3D asset generation
Best forFast text and image to 3D
Setuproll score4.5
Setuproll score4.5

The verdict

Hunyuan3D edges ahead overall, with a 4.5 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for open 3d asset generation. Meshy is the better pick when you want fast text and image to 3d, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose Hunyuan3D as the default and reach for Meshy when their workflow leans that way.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunyuan3D or Meshy better?

Hunyuan3D holds a 4.5 Setuproll editorial score and is best for open 3d asset generation, while Meshy holds a 4.5 and is best for fast text and image to 3d. Pick Hunyuan3D for open 3d asset generation and Meshy for fast text and image to 3d.

What is the difference between Hunyuan3D and Meshy?

Hunyuan3D is reached as Local (open source) with n/a, while Meshy is reached as Web app (paid) with n/a. They overlap on AI 3D but lead in different parts of the workflow.

Is Hunyuan3D cheaper than Meshy?

Hunyuan3D is free weights, self-host, and Meshy is free tier + paid plans. Hunyuan3D is open source, so it can be the cheaper option if you self-host.

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