Updated on October 28, 2026
Hyper3D is an AI-powered 3D generation platform built by Deemos, a Shanghai-based startup founded in 2020. Its Rodin engine (Gen-2.5) produces quad-mesh models with PBR materials from a text prompt or a single reference photo, in as little as 4 seconds at the Extreme-Low effort setting. A $0 Free plan covers basic generation; Creator starts at $30/month ($24 billed yearly), Business at $120/month with full API access.
Rodin accepts a photo, sketch, illustration or text prompt and returns a textured 3D model. A single image is enough; additional views sharpen the geometry for complex objects. Five effort levels trade speed for polygon count, from ~4 s (Extreme-Low, up to one million faces) to ~80 s (Extreme-High, tens of millions of faces). Independent reviewers have noted that the Extreme-High mode paired with native 12K textures delivers pore-level surface detail on close-up renders.
Control is where Hyper3D pulls ahead of most rivals. 3D ControlNet steers shape through bounding boxes, voxels or point clouds. Partial Edit lets you modify one section of a model without regenerating the whole thing (handy when the back of a character looks fine but the helmet needs rework). Smart Low-Poly automatically retopologises for real-time engines, and WorldGen reconstructs a full editable 3D scene from a flat image, splitting each object into an independent mesh.
Generation and retries cost nothing; credits are spent only when you confirm a keeper. A single Gen-2.5 confirmation starts at 0.5 credit. Subscription credits renew each billing cycle and expire at its end; credits bought directly at $1.50 each stay valid until used.
In June 2026, Deemos closed a funding round of several hundred million yuan led by Cathay Capital and SSCI. According to the company, about 80 % of revenue comes from outside China, and clients include ByteDance, Unity, Figma and Canva. Prices below may change at any time; check hyper3d.ai/pricing for the latest figures.
| Plan | Monthly price | Estimated models | API access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited (10 private assets) | No |
| Creator | $30 ($24/mo yearly) | ~60 | No |
| Business | $120 ($96/mo yearly) | ~416 | Yes |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Unlimited | Yes |
Finished models export as STL, FBX, OBJ, GLB, GLTF or USDZ with PBR textures. Official add-ons cover Blender (RodinBridge, Blender 4.0+), Unity, Unreal, Godot, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and NVIDIA Omniverse, plus a ComfyUI node. The asynchronous REST API (Bearer-token auth, documented at developer.hyper3d.ai) lets studios embed generation inside their own tools, with up to 240 requests per minute on the Business tier.
Compared with Meshy, Tripo AI and Genie by LumaLabs, Rodin leans toward mesh quality and fine-grained control rather than volume or lowest cost per model. Recent roundups consistently rank it among the top AI 3D generators for hero assets that demand clean geometry and production-grade PBR. Beyond Rodin, the platform bundles ChatAvatar (3D faces with facial controls) and the OmniCraft toolkit covering image remix, 3D modeling from SVG, mesh editing and HDRI generation.
Yes. A $0 Free plan lets you generate and preview 3D models with no cap on retries. Only confirming a result spends credits. The free tier includes 10 private assets but lacks API access, Smart Low-Poly, HD textures and unlimited export. Paid plans start at $30/month (Creator) and $120/month (Business), both discounted 20 % with annual billing. A 7-day trial button is available on the pricing page.
Upload one reference image (or several views for extra accuracy), pick a style among 21 presets, choose an effort level from Extreme-Low (~4 s) to Extreme-High (~80 s), and optionally steer the shape with 3D ControlNet. Once satisfied with the free preview, confirm to spend credits and export in GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL or USDZ.
API access is included in the Business plan ($120/month) and Enterprise. Keys are created in the workspace dashboard and sent as Bearer tokens to api.hyper3d.com. Rodin Gen-2.5 generations start at 0.5 credit each; the HighPack add-on costs an extra credit. Status checks, downloads and balance queries consume no credits. Full documentation lives at developer.hyper3d.ai.
Rodin prioritises mesh quality and control: 3D ControlNet, Partial Edit, Smart Low-Poly, 21 styles and plug-ins for seven DCC tools. Meshy focuses on iteration speed, auto-rigging and a lower entry price ($20/month Pro). For hero assets destined for close-up shots or 3D printing, Rodin generally produces cleaner topology. For high-volume prototyping where speed matters more than per-model polish, Meshy is hard to beat.
Verdict: Four seconds to a textured quad mesh, then granular control over every surface: game studios, 3D artists and product designers working on hero assets will find few generators as pipeline-ready as Hyper3D Rodin. For rapid bulk prototyping at a lower price point, pairing it with Meshy or Tripo AI covers the remaining ground.
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