Surface Labs
7.5#3 in 3d texturing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitSurface Labs vs Wafer
What both publish
| Fact | Surface Labs | Wafer |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The maker lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iPad; Surface Labs is not offered on iPhone. | The maker lists Windows and macOS desktop downloads and links to an iPad App Store version. |
| Support | Support is offered by email plus Discord, itch.io and the public GitHub repository. | Sparseal offers product technical support by email and says its Discord server provides faster communication. |
Surface Labs plans
- Early accessFree
- Early-access downloadFree
Wafer plans
- Indie$45, paid once
- Studio$120, paid once
- Studio (Floating)$120, paid once
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.
Pick Wafer if…
Wafer suits artists creating stylized or NPR 3D assets who need direct geometry painting and PBR workflows. It is available for iOS, macOS, and Windows, with desktop purchases applying only to listed Windows and macOS versions.