Gaea
6.8#3 in game map generators$99 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitGaea vs L3DT
What both publish
| Fact | Gaea | L3DT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Gaea provides bridges for Unreal Engine and Houdini; the Gaea2Houdini plugin requires a Professional or Enterprise license. | The product supports Terragen, VTP Enviro, and other renderers, and Professional includes Torque TER, Torque Atlas, and Spring SD7 exporters. |
| Purpose | Gaea is a terrain design platform for VFX, games, and virtual production. | L3DT is a Windows application for generating terrain maps and textures for game developers and digital artists creating large 3D worlds. |
| Security | QuadSpinner says its Gaea binaries are signed with a code-signing certificate and provides an installer VirusTotal report. | The maker warns that plugins contain executable code and says to install them only when the developer is trusted because malicious or flawed plugins may allow unauthorized computer control. |
| Support | Support, maintenance, and minor updates are included at no additional cost, and the company says it does not offer a guaranteed support SLA. | The maker points users to an online user guide and community forum for support and advice. |
Gaea plans
- Community EditionFree
- Indie$99, paid once
- Professional$199, paid once
- Enterprise$299, paid once
L3DT plans
- L3DT Professional trialFree
- L3DT Standard EditionFree
- L3DT Professional Indie$34.95, paid once
- L3DT Professional Commercial$149.95, paid once
Pick Gaea if…
Gaea suits terrain artists working in VFX, games, or virtual production who use Windows and need terrain simulation or export tools. Community Edition is restricted to non-commercial use; the listed Indie edition has a stated revenue eligibility limit.
Pick L3DT if…
L3DT suits game developers and digital artists building large 3D worlds who need terrain design, editing, and map generation. The free edition may suit smaller maps, while Professional is for larger heightfields and textures.