PBRize vs TextureForge

PBRize is a web tool for turning reference images into PBR texture maps for material-authoring workflows. Upload a photo, generate maps with adjustable settings, then download the results or preview them on 3D geometry. The product describes ten channels, including Base Color, Normal, Roughness, Height, and ambient occlusion. Materials can be previewed in real time on spheres, planes, or custom meshes, and each map has independent controls such as intensity, contrast, and blur. A one-click seamless mode is intended to preserve detail and structure while making a texture tile. Quality generation supports up to 8K, though the free plan is capped at 1K. The free plan includes 12 monthly usage units and 1 GB storage. Paid subscriptions start at $10 a month; one-time coin packs are also listed, with coins that never expire. Integrations are listed for Blender 4.2+, Unreal Engine 5.5+ with a C++ project, and Godot 4.3+ using GDScript. Unity is marked as coming soon. The editor can be tried without signup, and no credit card is required to start.

TextureForge is a free web app for generating PBR texture maps and materials for games, 3D renders, and VFX projects. It uses Stable Diffusion text-to-image and image-to-image models, allowing generation from a written description or a source image. Outputs include Albedo/BaseColor, normal, roughness, and height maps. Users can preview generated maps and PBR materials in the browser in real time, then download them with filenames and folder structures organized for their workflow. A community gallery lets visitors browse and download materials made by other users. The maker identifies digital artists and game developers as intended users, especially during early development, previs, and alpha testing. Downloaded materials can be imported into the user’s chosen 3D program. Replicate is identified as the API used for Stable Diffusion generation. The project describes storing user descriptions and generated asset URLs in a database, without stating security certifications or compliance claims. TextureForge runs in the browser and supports text-to-texture, image-to-texture, PBR map generation, and 3D material previews. The official page does not state plan prices.