InstaMAT
6.9#5 in 3d texturing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitInstaMAT vs Surface Labs
Surface Labs
7.5#3 in 3d texturing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | InstaMAT | Surface Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Paid subscribers can request direct support from engineers through License Management; the site points free users to documentation, YouTube, Discord, and the community. | Support is offered by email plus Discord, itch.io and the public GitHub repository. |
InstaMAT plans
- Pioneer LicenseFree
- Pro License$36 a year
- Indie License$96 a year
- Indie Game License$320 a year
- Perpetual Indie License$489, paid once
- Perpetual Pro License$989, paid once
Surface Labs plans
- Early accessFree
- Early-access downloadFree
Pick InstaMAT if…
It suits 3D artists and teams creating procedural materials and texturing assets, including those who need pipeline automation or integrations with listed creative tools. The Pioneer plan is limited to individuals or businesses with annual revenue or total funding under $100,000.
Pick Surface Labs if…
It suits indie developers and people working in Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, VFX, or other PBR texture workflows. The command-line export and CI support may suit users automating texture output.