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Masterpiece X vs Polycam

Masterpiece XPolycam

Bottom line: Masterpiece X for indie game developers; Polycam for 3D artists and modelers.

Text- and image-to-3D generation of textured, animated models in the browser

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Mobile 3D scanning with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Gaussian splatting

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PricingFreemiumFreemium
Category3d3d
Tags
text-to-3d3d generationgame assetsanimationglb
3d-scanningphotogrammetrylidargaussian-splattingar
Best for
  • Indie game developers
  • XR and VR creators
  • 3D hobbyists
  • 3D artists and modelers
  • Architects and AEC professionals
  • AR and game developers
Pros
  • Generates textured and animated models, not just meshes
  • Runs fully in the browser with no install
  • Text-to-3D and image-to-3D input
  • GLB export for Unity, Unreal and Blender
  • VR editing option via Meta Quest
  • Supports LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Gaussian splatting
  • Exports to 15-plus formats for pro pipelines
  • Automatic floor plans with measurements
  • Runs on iOS, Android, and web with cloud processing
  • Team sharing and collaboration
Cons
  • Outputs usually need cleanup for production
  • Limited control over topology and detail
  • Credit-based limits on free usage
  • No native mobile app
  • Best for prototyping rather than final assets
  • Best LiDAR quality needs supported Apple devices
  • Free tier restricts exports mostly to GLTF
  • Capture quality depends on lighting and technique
  • Professional use quickly requires a paid plan
  • Large scans can be processing- and storage-heavy

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