The Current State of 3D-Generation AI
In 2024-2026, 3D generation reached the level where a mesh comes out from text/image in seconds to minutes. Practical use is starting in games, AR/VR, manufacturing prototyping, EC product previews.
Main Tools
| Tool | Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Meshy 5 | PBR texture, rigging | Pro $20/mo |
| Tripo 2.5 | Speed, cost-performance | ~$20/mo |
| Luma Genie | Video-to-3D, photoreal | $9.99-$94.99/mo |
| Kaedim | Game-ready, human QA | From $150/mo |
| Stable 3D / Stability | OSS, local-runnable | Free/paid |
Workflow: Meshy → Blender
- Feed Meshy a prompt or reference image
- Generate 3 candidate meshes, choose the best 1
- Export as OBJ / FBX / GLB
- Import into Blender
