# Adobe Substance 3D Sampler, Substance Designer vs Meshy Comparison | | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 56 | 2,652 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (97.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Adobe Substance 3D Sampler **Not enough data** ### Substance Designer Pros: - Accuracy (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) ### Meshy Pros: - Ease of Use (1380 reviews) - 3D Modeling (796 reviews) Cons: - 3D Modeling Issues (674 reviews) - Poor Rendering Quality (275 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (1028 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 9.2 (1788 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1125 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (750 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 9.6 (939 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Adobe Substance 3D Sampler #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Substance Designer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Meshy #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Per Month Description: No credit card needed. Key Features: - 100 credits per month - 1 task waiting in queue - Limited queue priority [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Substance 3D Sampler** | 8.4/10 | 20 | | **Substance Designer** | 7.5/10 | 18 | | **Meshy** | 8.3/10 | 1084 | #### Design | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (879 reviews) | | **Topology** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 7.6 (676 reviews) | | **Drawing** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Brush Variety ** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Effects** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 7.5 (607 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 7.5 (643 reviews) | | **Render** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (650 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (634 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (670 reviews) | | **Controls** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (580 reviews) | | **Template library ** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (569 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (689 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (827 reviews) | ### 3D Painting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Substance 3D Sampler** | N/A | N/A | | **Substance Designer** | N/A | N/A | | **Meshy** | 9.6/10 | 35 | #### Design | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Brush Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Color** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Detail | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpt** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | | **Dynamic Tessellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Texture ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Unwrap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **UV Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (16 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Substance 3D Sampler** | N/A | N/A | | **Substance Designer** | N/A | N/A | | **Meshy** | 9.6/10 | 33 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (16 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Substance 3D Sampler** | N/A | N/A | | **Substance Designer** | N/A | N/A | | **Meshy** | 8.5/10 | 24 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) **Unique to Substance Designer (1):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering) **Unique to Meshy (3):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Adobe Substance 3D Sampler | Substance Designer | Meshy | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.0% | 70.9% | 97.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.0% | 25.5% | 1.8% | | **Enterprise** | 8.0% | 3.6% | 0.8% | ### By Industry #### Adobe Substance 3D Sampler - **Animation:** 28.0% - **Graphic Design:** 12.0% - **Computer Software:** 12.0% - **Computer Games:** 12.0% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 8.0% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 8.0% - **Research:** 4.0% - **Online Media:** 4.0% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 4.0% - **Other:** 4.0% #### Substance Designer - **Computer Games:** 30.9% - **Animation:** 23.6% - **Entertainment:** 7.3% - **Design:** 5.5% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.6% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6% - **E-Learning:** 3.6% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 1.8% - **Other:** 12.7% #### Meshy - **Computer Games:** 26.7% - **Arts and Crafts:** 17.7% - **Design:** 9.0% - **Animation:** 7.3% - **Printing:** 4.0% - **Graphic Design:** 3.1% - **Computer Software:** 2.9% - **Entertainment:** 2.9% - **Fine Art:** 1.9% - **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8% - **Other:** 22.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Adobe Substance 3D Sampler - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [Recraft](https://www.g2.com/products/recraft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (455 reviews) - [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews) - [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews) - [CLO 3D Fashion](https://www.g2.com/products/clo-3d-fashion/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7 reviews) - [Tripo Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/tripo-studio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (216 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews) ### Alternatives to Substance Designer - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews) - [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews) - [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews) - [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews) - [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) ### Alternatives to Meshy - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1087 reviews) - [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1037 reviews) - [Vyond](https://www.g2.com/products/vyond/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (498 reviews) - [Recraft](https://www.g2.com/products/recraft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (455 reviews) - [Renderforest](https://www.g2.com/products/renderforest/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (446 reviews) - [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Adobe Substance 3D Sampler - Title: [What is Adobe Substance 3D Sampler used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-substance-3d-sampler-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Adobe Substance 3D Sampler is used for creating materials by generating textures from scanned images or photographs." ### Substance Designer No discussions available for this product. ### Meshy - Title: [Can AI Replace Traditional 3D Modeling Yet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-ai-replace-traditional-3d-modeling-yet) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Using Meshy has made me rethink the speed of modern 3D workflows. Generating a base model in minutes is a major advantage, especially during the concept stage." - Title: [very good](https://www.g2.com/discussions/meshy-very-good) — 1 comment, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Very good, the software is very easy to use." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-substance-3d-sampler-vs-substance-designer-vs-meshy)