Asset Composer vs PBRgen

Asset Composer is a web-based AI asset pipeline aimed at solo developers. It combines 3D generation, retopology, UV mapping, and texturing in one browser workflow. You can start with a text description or reference image, or upload GLB and OBJ models, including models created elsewhere. The texturing tools generate albedo, normal, roughness, and metalness maps, bake them onto a model’s UV layout, and let you paint selected regions, add custom views for hidden areas, and adjust each PBR map. Automatic UV mapping creates packed layouts with even texel density, while your own UVs can also be used. Versioned seeds and reusable prompt blocks help maintain a consistent style. Exports are available as GLB and PNG, with GLB assets described as compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal, and Godot. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 60 credits; no card is required.

PBRgen is a web-based tool that turns a text prompt or image into a PBR material for 3D software. Generation can use styles, colors, guide maps, presets, and image input. AI seam inpainting can make textures tile seamlessly. The service supports more than 15 maps, including color, roughness, specular, metallic, displacement, normal, and coat. Each map can be adjusted through a layer stack with sources and effects such as blur, levels, brightness, and contrast. Users can download selected maps in a zip, pack maps into one RGBA texture, or export GLB files. Listed export targets include Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance 3D, and Godot. Materials can be published and shared with one click. The Starter plan is free and provides 100 one-time credits for personal use. The Beta plan has no listed price, provides 1,000 credits per month, permits commercial use and map uploads, and can be canceled anytime. AIxPOLY B.V. makes the service in Amsterdam. Stated security measures include TLS 1.2+ in transit, database encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews.