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Meshy vs Tripo: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Meshy vs Tripo, compared on published facts: models, inputs, exports, free plans and 3D printing. Below, try Tripo H3.1 on your own photo.
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EngineThird-party models, run via fal.ai

Tripo H3.1 · by Tripo AI — Well-rounded models from an image or a prompt

Failed runs refundedGLB · STL · OBJ · PLY
Young Knight with Axe
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At a glance

Meshy vs Tripo at a glance

Every Meshy vs Tripo fact links to its source. Plans change, so check before you buy.

MeshyBy Meshy

Its own models, Meshy 7 and 7.1, with rigging, animation and plugins in one web app.

TripoBy Tripo AI

High-detail H3.1 meshes and clean P2.0 quad meshes, plus smart segmentation and auto-rigging.

Meshy vs Tripo comparison table with sources
What you getMeshyTripoSource
Current modelsMeshy 7 (Aug 2026) and Meshy 7.1 (Sep 2026)Tripo H3.1 (High Detail, up to 2M polygons) and P2.0 Smart Mesh (preview)meshy.ai/blogdocs.meshy.aitripo3d.ai/features
InputsImage or text; multi-view images on paid plansImage or text; multi-view images on Pro and upmeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/pricing
Export formatsGLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, BLENDGLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USD, 3MFmeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/tutorials
Free plan100 credits a month; 10 downloads, Meshy 6 Lite models only200 credits a month; 15 exports, H2.5 models onlymeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/pricing
Free-plan licenceCC BY 4.0: commercial use with attributionPublic models, non-commercial usemeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/pricing
Entry paid planPro: $20 a month, 1,000 creditsPro: $20 a month billed yearly, 3,000 creditsmeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/pricing
Rigging and animationYes, on every plan; 20 animations free, 500+ on paid plansAuto-rigging and animation; rigging costs 20 creditsmeshy.ai/pricingtripo3d.ai/pricing
3D printing toolsSTL export; Auto Split cuts draft Meshy 6 models into printable partsSTL and 3MF export; smart segmentation splits models to fit the print bedmeshy.ai/blogtripo3d.ai
On Kairo3DNot availableTripo H3.1 via fal.ai, from an image or a text promptTry it above

Prices and limits as listed on meshy.ai and tripo3d.ai on 13 Oct 2026.

Kairo3D is independent and not affiliated with Meshy or Tripo. Tripo H3.1 runs on Kairo3D via fal.ai. Meshy and Tripo are trademarks of their owners.

Meshy or Tripo: who each one fits

Meshy may suit you if…

  • You want one app for the whole job

    Generation, texturing, rigging, animation presets and Blender or Unity plugins sit in one product.

  • Your free-plan models are for commercial use

    Meshy's free outputs use CC BY 4.0, which allows commercial use with attribution.

  • You need USDZ or Blender files

    Meshy lists USDZ for Apple AR and native .blend files among its downloads.

Tripo may suit you if…

  • You print detailed models

    The H3.1 model targets dense meshes of up to 2 million polygons and exports STL or 3MF.

  • You need clean, low-poly topology

    P2.0 Smart Mesh makes quad meshes from 500 to 25K polygons; it is still labelled a preview.

  • You work across many 3D tools

    Paid plans add a DCC bridge for Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal, Godot and more.

A third option

A third option: several engines in one place

Still torn on Meshy vs Tripo? Kairo3D runs Tripo H3.1 via fal.ai next to 5 other engines. Meshy isn't offered.

A third option: several engines in one place
EngineMade byInputLicence
TRELLISMicrosoftMicrosoftInputImageCredits per model8Typical time~30 sLicenceMIT
TRELLIS 2MicrosoftMicrosoftInputImageCredits per model120Typical time~1 minLicenceMIT
Tripo H3.1Tripo AITripo AIInputImageTextCredits per model120 image · 80 textTypical time~1 minLicenceCommercial API (Tripo AI terms)
Hunyuan 3D 3.1 ProTencentTencentInputImageTextCredits per model150Typical time~2 minLicenceTencent Hunyuan 3D licence (check territory terms)
Rodin Gen-2.5 FastHyper3D (Deemos)Hyper3D (Deemos)InputImageTextCredits per model40Typical time~30 sLicenceCommercial API (Hyper3D terms)
Pixal3DTencentARCTencentARCInputImageCredits per model120Typical time~90 sLicenceMIT

Credits are charged per generation and refunded automatically if a run fails. Times are typical, not guaranteed.

3D examples

Examples of AI-generated 3D models

Open any model to rotate and zoom it, and judge how much detail your project needs.

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How to run your own Meshy vs Tripo test

A fair Meshy vs Tripo test uses one picture on both; results depend on the input more than the brand.

Celadon Tiger Figurine
Input image
Celadon Tiger Figurine
Example 3D model

  1. Pick one test image

    A clear, single-object photo or render on a plain background, as a JPG, PNG or WebP.

  2. Run it through both

    Generate with Meshy on meshy.ai, and with Tripo H3.1 here or on tripo3d.ai.

  3. Compare what matters to you

    Rotate both models and check the back, thin parts and textures, then the licence and export format.

Free and Pro plans in numbers

Meshy vs Tripo plans as listed on 13 Oct 2026. Credits buy different things on each.

  • 100 / 200Free credits a month: Meshy / Tripo
  • $20 / $20Pro plan a month: Meshy / Tripo (billed yearly)
  • 6 / 6Export formats listed: Meshy / Tripo

Tripo vs Meshy by project

Meshy vs Tripo for common jobs, based on what each lists. Pick by the features your project needs.

  • A finished grey 3D print of a cartoon character with an axe on a round base

    3D printing

    Both export STL. Tripo also lists 3MF; Meshy's Auto Split cuts draft models into printable parts.

  • An orc warrior game character shown from the front, side and back

    Game characters

    Both auto-rig characters. Meshy includes animation presets; Tripo's paid plans add a bridge to game engines.

  • A troll warrior miniature split into separate printable parts

    Multi-part miniatures

    Tripo's smart segmentation splits models into print-bed-sized parts; Meshy's Auto Split does this for draft Meshy 6 models.

  • Three athletic sneaker models in different colorways

    Product mock-ups

    Both accept a product photo. Multi-view input, several angles of one object, is a paid feature on both.

  • A dwarven warrior character model in ornate armor with a braided beard

    Detailed hero assets

    Tripo's H3.1 targets meshes of up to 2 million polygons; Meshy 7.1 adds more geometry detail than Meshy 7.

  • An office chair model shown in several color options for an online store

    Web and AR

    Both export GLB for the web. Meshy also lists USDZ for Apple AR; Tripo lists USD.

Meshy vs Tripo: what to check before you choose

The details that differ most between the two, on free and paid plans.

  • Free-plan licence

    Meshy's free outputs are CC BY 4.0; Tripo's free models are public and for non-commercial use.

  • Download limits

    Meshy Free: 10 downloads a month, Meshy 6 Lite only. Tripo Free: 15 exports, H2.5 only.

  • Export formats

    Meshy lists GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ and BLEND; Tripo lists GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USD and 3MF.

  • Rigging

    Both offer auto-rigging. Meshy's free plan includes 20 animations, its paid plans 500+.

  • Multi-view input

    Several views of one object is a paid feature on both: Meshy's paid plans, Tripo Pro and up.

  • API and plugins

    Meshy's API starts on Pro, with Blender and Unity plugins. Tripo's paid plans add a DCC bridge.

Meshy vs Tripo FAQ

Short answers to common Meshy vs Tripo questions, with the same sources and dates as the table.

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