Shade3D
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VisitShade3D vs Tripo AI
What both publish
| Fact | Shade3D | Tripo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 | 2023 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong |
| Integrations | Ver.22.2 adds Suite Chidori Engine linkage to FBX export. | Official bridges and plugins cover Blender, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Godot, Cocos Creator, ZBrush, MetaTailor, Roblox and ComfyUI. |
Shade3D plans
- Basic — first year$198 a year
- Basic — from year 2$99 a year
- Standard — first year$480 a year
- Standard — from year 2$240 a year
- Professional — first year$980 a year
- Professional — from year 2$392 a year
Tripo AI plans
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$90 a month
- Team$55 a month
- FreeFree
- API pay-as-you-go$0.01, paid once
- Credits$1,000, paid once
Pick Shade3D if…
Shade3D suits designers, artists, educators, and other users needing modeling, rendering, animation, or 3D-print preparation. It supports architectural, product, event, game, and programming-related work.
Pick Tripo AI if…
Tripo AI suits creators who need generated 3D assets from text, images, sketches, or multiple views. It also fits developers and teams needing API access, DCC integrations, mesh optimization, or animation tools.