Update: Luma Genie was discontinued on 1 January 2026. Luma AI has sunset the product, so there are no new sign-ups, no new model generation, and no paid plans available. Existing users can only export the content they created before the shutdown. If you came here looking for a text-to-3D tool you can use today, skip to the alternatives below: Meshy, Tripo and Rodin (Hyper3D) are all still operating.
What was Luma Genie?
Luma Genie was a text-to-3D AI tool in the Luma AI ecosystem that generated 3D models from a written description. Its main strengths were speed and accessibility, which made it well suited to sketching ideas quickly before moving into a more detailed production workflow. It stopped operating on 1 January 2026.
Who developed Luma Genie?
Luma Genie was developed by Luma AI, a company known for its 3D scene reconstruction and AI content creation products. Luma Genie ran on the web and through integrated channels, which let users test 3D ideas without a complex installation. Luma AI retired the product on 1 January 2026.
What Luma Genie could do
Luma Genie converted text descriptions into 3D models. Users entered an idea and received several options to choose from, previewed them in the browser, and exported the result into other 3D software. None of these capabilities are available any more; the list below documents what the tool offered while it was running.
- Text-to-3D model generation.
- Multiple model options per prompt to choose from.
- In-browser model preview.
- Export for use in other 3D software.
What Luma Genie was good at
Luma Genie’s strengths were speed and simplicity: users described an idea in text and quickly received several model options. Its clean, beginner-friendly interface made it a natural fit for sketching and concept brainstorming before committing time to detailed production. These strengths are worth understanding, because they shape which replacement suits you.
- Fast generation, convenient for testing many ideas.
- Simple interface that was easy for beginners.
- Well suited to sketching and concept brainstorming.
- An approachable initial experience.
Where Luma Genie fell short
Luma Genie offered limited control over topology and detail for final production, so meshes usually needed further editing before they were finished products. It also had fewer texturing and rigging options than 3D generators aimed at production pipelines. Anyone replacing it for finishing work should weigh those gaps when choosing a tool.
- Limited control over topology and detail for final production.
- Meshes usually needed further editing for finished products.
- Fewer texturing and rigging options than some specialized tools.
What to use instead of Luma Genie
Three text-to-3D tools are still operating and can replace Luma Genie: Meshy, Tripo and Rodin (Hyper3D). The right choice depends mainly on licensing. Meshy’s free tier permits commercial use if you add the required attribution; Tripo’s free tier prohibits it; Rodin does not state the commercial terms of its free usage on its pricing page, so check its licence directly before you rely on it. The figures below are as published on each vendor’s own pricing page in July 2026; where a page does not state something, this article says so rather than filling the gap.
Meshy
Meshy’s free tier provides 100 credits per month, which reset automatically on the 1st of each month. You may sell what you create, but the licence requires you to credit Meshy under CC BY 4.0. The free queue is slower than the paid queue. If your output needs to be commercial, this is the option whose terms are spelled out up front. (As published on meshy.ai/pricing.)
Tripo
Tripo’s free tier provides 200 credits per month, roughly 8 models. Credits are each vendor’s own internal unit, so that number is not directly comparable with Meshy’s, and Rodin does not publish a free credit allowance at all. The trade-offs are significant: models are made public under CC BY 4.0, commercial use is prohibited, you can run only one task at a time, and storage is capped at 10 models. Suitable for learning and personal experiments only. (As published on tripo3d.ai/pricing.)
Rodin (Hyper3D)
Rodin uses a pay-per-result model: generating and previewing is free, and credits are deducted only when you download a file, at 1.5 USD per credit. Its pricing page does not state how many free credits new accounts receive, nor does it state whether free usage may be used commercially — so if that matters to you, read Rodin’s licence terms directly before committing. This structure suits people who want to iterate widely and pay only for the results they keep. (As published on hyper3d.ai/pricing.)
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free allowance | Commercial use | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meshy | 100 credits/month, reset on the 1st | Allowed, but attribution to Meshy is required under CC BY 4.0 | Slower queue than the paid tier |
| Tripo | 200 credits/month (about 8 models) | Not allowed | Models made public under CC BY 4.0; 1 concurrent task; 10 stored models maximum |
| Rodin (Hyper3D) | Free to generate and preview; the pricing page does not state a free credit allowance | Not stated on the pricing page; check Rodin’s licence terms directly before commercial use | Downloads are charged at 1.5 USD per credit; credits are deducted only when you download a file |
How to choose your replacement
Pick Meshy if the models will be used in something you sell and you can add the required attribution. Pick Tripo if you are learning or prototyping, accept that models become public, and will not use them commercially. Pick Rodin if you would rather iterate freely and pay only for the files you actually download — and check its licence terms first if the result will be used commercially, because its pricing page does not cover that.
Want to estimate the cost of bringing AI tools into your 3D design workflow? See TOT’s AI 3D design cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still use Luma Genie?
No. Luma Genie was discontinued on 1 January 2026. There are no new sign-ups, no new model generation, and no paid plans. Existing users can only export content they created before the shutdown.
Will I lose the models I already created with Luma Genie?
Existing users can still export the content they generated before the shutdown. Export what you need and store the files in your own pipeline, because generating new models is no longer possible.
What should I use instead of Luma Genie?
Meshy, Tripo and Rodin (Hyper3D) are the text-to-3D tools still operating. Choose based on licensing: Meshy for commercial work with attribution, Tripo for non-commercial learning, and Rodin if you prefer paying only for downloads.
Can I use these free tiers for commercial work?
Meshy’s free tier permits selling what you create, but the CC BY 4.0 licence requires you to credit Meshy. Tripo’s free tier prohibits commercial use and makes your models public under CC BY 4.0. Rodin does not state the commercial terms of its free generation and preview on its pricing page, so check its licence directly before using the output commercially.
Can I still buy a Luma Genie plan or sign up for an account?
No. Luma AI sunset the product on 1 January 2026, and no paid plans or new registrations remain available. Any pricing information you find for Luma Genie now describes a service that no longer runs.
How much does each free tier include?
Meshy’s free tier includes 100 credits per month, reset on the 1st. Tripo’s includes 200 credits per month, roughly 8 models, but caps you at 10 stored models and one concurrent task and forbids commercial use. Credits are each vendor’s own unit and do not convert between services, so the two numbers are not directly comparable. Rodin does not publish a free credit allowance; generating and previewing are free, and you pay 1.5 USD per credit only when you download.
The information in this article reflects the position at the time of writing. Luma Genie’s shutdown took effect on 1 January 2026. Features and pricing for the alternatives listed here may change; please verify on each vendor’s official website before deciding.
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