Choose the web app, 3D Agent, or API
Compare the Meshy web app, 3D Agent, and the API to choose whether you create 3D models in a UI, through a conversation, or fully automated from your own code.
The web app suits individuals and small teams who want to work in a UI without code. 3D Agent suits brainstorming, guided creation, and makers without modeling experience. The API suits automation, batch processing, and building 3D generation into your own product.
Comparison
The following table compares the three ways to work with Meshy.
| Factor | Web app | 3D Agent | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning curve | Low, no coding needed | Low, you chat with the agent | Medium, you write code |
| Automation | No | Limited | Full |
| Batch processing | Limited, with Batch Images to 3D | Yes, in a conversation | Yes, at scale |
| Integration with other tools | No | No | Yes, with your own systems |
| Real-time preview | Yes | Yes | No, you build your own |
| Brainstorming | No | Yes | No |
| Best for | Individuals and designers | Makers and creators | Developers and teams |
FAQ
- Should I use the Meshy web app, 3D Agent, or API?
- Use the web app to create in a UI, 3D Agent to create through a guided conversation, and the API to automate generation and integrate it with your own systems.
- Does the Meshy web app require coding?
- No. You work in the web app entirely through its UI, which suits individuals and small teams.
- When should I use the Meshy API?
- Use the API to automate generation, process large batches, and build 3D generation into your own product or pipeline.
- Who is 3D Agent for?
- 3D Agent is for makers and creators who want to brainstorm, get guided creation, and make batches in one style without modeling experience.
- Can I switch between the web app, 3D Agent, and API?
- Yes. They share the same Meshy account and models, so you can move between them as your needs change.
Next steps
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To create your first model in the web app, see Meshy web app documentation.
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To create models through a conversation, see 3D Agent.
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To automate generation from your own code, see Meshy API documentation.