Luma Genie vs Meshy
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the 3d-generation space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Luma Genie
Luma Labs' text-to-3D mesh generator for fast object creation from natural language
Free tier
Read full review →Meshy
Text-to-3D and image-to-3D model generator with game-ready UV-unwrapped textures
Free + $20/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Luma Genie | Meshy | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Luma Labs' text-to-3D mesh generator for fast object creation from natural language | Text-to-3D and image-to-3D model generator with game-ready UV-unwrapped textures |
| Pricing | Free tier | Free + $20/mo |
| Categories | 3d-generation, ar-vr | 3d-generation, game-development, ar-vr |
| Made by | Luma AI | Meshy AI |
| Launched | 2023-09 | 2023-04 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Status | active | active |
Luma Genie highlights
- + Text-to-3D mesh generation from natural language prompts
- + 3D model preview in browser before download
- + GLB and OBJ export formats
- + Fast generation time (under 30 seconds on most prompts)
- + Community gallery for browsing and remixing generations
Meshy highlights
- + Text-to-3D model generation from natural language prompts
- + Image-to-3D conversion from a single reference photo
- + Automatic UV unwrapping and PBR texture generation
- + Export to FBX, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, and STL formats
- + Real-time 3D preview in browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Luma Genie or Meshy?
Neither is universally better. Luma Genie (Free tier) leans into 3d-generation, while Meshy (Free + $20/mo) is closer to 3d-generation. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Luma Genie and Meshy?
Luma Genie is free tier. Meshy is free + $20/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Luma Genie and Meshy together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.