Polycam vs Scenario
Side-by-side on price, free plans, commercial rights, features and exports.
Polycam comes out ahead, 92 to 89, in our AI 3D Model Generators for Games ranking. Polycam leads on accessibility, commercial rights. Scenario leads on features. Polycam is best for: Quick tileable materials and real-world scans. Scenario is best for: Teams that need many assets in one consistent style.
Which should you choose?
Choose Polycam if…
- you want a lower starting price (From $12.5/mo vs From $15/mo)
- you plan to sell what you make (commercial use: allowed)
- you're a beginner or don't code
Choose Scenario if…
- you need text to 3d
- you need image to 3d
- you need api
Side by side
| Fact | Polycam | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Best for | Quick tileable materials and real-world scans. | Teams that need many assets in one consistent style. |
| Free tier | Free tier | Free tier |
| Starting price | From $12.5/mo | From $15/mo |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed on paid plans |
| Engines | Not listed | Blender |
| Exports | PBR maps, GLB, OBJ, FBX, USDZ | PNG, GLB, OBJ, FBX, PBR maps |
| Skill level | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
★ marks the better option in each row.
Features compared
| Feature | Polycam | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless tiling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| PBR maps (normal, roughness…) | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Text to 3D | No | Yes |
| Image to 3D | Partly | Yes |
| PBR textures on models | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto-rigging | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Low-poly or retopology | Yes | Yes |
| API | Partly | Yes |
| Pixel art | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Animated sprite sheets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Consistent characters across images | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Train on your own style | Not confirmed | Partly |
| Tilesets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Transparent backgrounds | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 4- or 8-direction views | Not confirmed | Partly |
Pricing plans
Polycam
Free
Free
Limited captures
BasicCheapest paid
$30/mo
Individual creators; $12.50/mo billed yearly
Business
$33.33/mo, billed yearly
$400/yr per user, floor plans, shared team library
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 | Polycam | Scenario | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | 100 | 86 | Polycam |
| Output & integration | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Commercial rights | 100 | 75 | Polycam |
| Value | 75 | 75 | Even |
| Maturity | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Game focus | 100 | 100 | Even |
| Features | 58 | 94 | Scenario |
What each one is
Polycam is known for 3D scanning and also generates tileable PBR materials from text.
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 Polycam or Scenario better?
Polycam scores higher in our AI 3D Model Generators for Games ranking (92 vs 89). The right pick depends on the job. Polycam is best for: Quick tileable materials and real-world scans. Scenario is best for: Teams that need many assets in one consistent style.
Which is cheaper, Polycam or Scenario?
Polycam: free tier, from $12.5/mo. Scenario: free tier, from $15/mo.