Layer vs Scenario
Side-by-side on price, free plans, commercial rights, features and exports.
Layer comes out ahead, 93 to 89, in our AI Game Art Generators ranking. Layer leads on commercial rights, features. Scenario leads on accessibility. Layer is best for: Mobile and live-ops studios producing art at volume. Scenario is best for: Teams that need many assets in one consistent style.
Which should you choose?
Choose Layer if…
- you want a lower starting price (From $10/mo vs From $15/mo)
- you plan to sell what you make (commercial use: allowed)
- you need train on your own style
- you need 4- or 8-direction views
Choose Scenario if…
- you want to start for free
Side by side
| Fact | Layer | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Best for | Mobile and live-ops studios producing art at volume. | Teams that need many assets in one consistent style. |
| Free tier | Limited free tier | Free tier |
| Starting price | From $10/mo | From $15/mo |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed on paid plans |
| Engines | Not listed | Blender |
| Exports | PNG, Sprite sheet, GIF, OBJ, GLB, FBX | PNG, GLB, OBJ, FBX, PBR maps |
| Skill level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
★ marks the better option in each row.
Features compared
| Feature | Layer | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel art | Yes | Yes |
| Animated sprite sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Consistent characters across images | Yes | Yes |
| Train on your own style | Yes | Partly |
| Tilesets | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| 4- or 8-direction views | Yes | Partly |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Text to 3D | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Image to 3D | Not confirmed | Yes |
| PBR textures on models | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto-rigging | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Low-poly or retopology | Not confirmed | Yes |
Pricing plans
Layer
Free
Free
50 CUs to try (+300 with business email)
SubscriptionCheapest paid
$10/mo
300 CUs/mo, unlimited members, +$60 per 1,000 CUs
Enterprise
Custom
Custom tier, annual discounts, SOC 2 Type II
Scenario
Free
Free
50 daily credits
StarterCheapest paid
$15/mo
1,500 credits/mo, single user, 50 GB storage
Pro
$45/mo
5,000 credits/mo, custom training, priority queue
Max
$75/mo
10,000 credits/mo, up to 25 users
Score by factor
| Factor | Layer | Scenario | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | 74 | 86 | Scenario |
| Output & integration | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Commercial rights | 100 | 75 | Layer |
| Value | 75 | 75 | Even |
| Maturity | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Game focus | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Features | 100 | 94 | Layer |
What each one is
Layer is an AI art platform used by studios such as Zynga and Tripledot to produce game art that stays in a consistent style.
Scenario lets teams train custom models on their own art style and generate consistent game assets. It's aimed at studios.
Frequently asked questions
Is Layer or Scenario better?
Layer scores higher in our AI Game Art Generators ranking (93 vs 89). The right pick depends on the job. Layer is best for: Mobile and live-ops studios producing art at volume. Scenario is best for: Teams that need many assets in one consistent style.
Which is cheaper, Layer or Scenario?
Layer: limited free tier, from $10/mo. Scenario: free tier, from $15/mo.