NormalMap AI vs PBRgen

NormalMap AI is a browser-based tool suite for generating PBR textures from images or text descriptions. Uploading an image automatically produces height, normal, roughness, metallic, ambient occlusion and ORM maps; users can adjust normal strength, blur, displacement depth and roughness, then preview the material in 3D. A separate AI generator creates textures from prompts, with daily free AI credits. The seamless texture tool blends image edges to make textures tileable. Generated maps are intended for Unity, Unreal Engine or Blender, and users can flip the green channel for DirectX or OpenGL. The free in-browser PBR tools process images client-side, while AI generation stores generated textures, prompts and usage metadata. The service says generated textures are stored in Cloudflare R2 with account-scoped access, and offers controls to access, correct or delete personal data. It runs in browsers on Android, iOS and the web, including capable mobile devices, but is optimized for desktop use. The Free plan includes local tools and daily credits; Lite costs $8.90 a month. One-time credit top-ups cost 9.90 USD and do not expire.

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.