CSM
3D asset generation and agents.
3D models
Free plan
Paid plans from $20/mo
Overview
CSM: 3D asset generation and agents. It scores 81/100 in our art, 3D & animation ranking. Best for: Turning concept images into 3D.
CSM (Common Sense Machines) generates 3D assets from images and text and offers agent workflows.
Pros
- Free plan available
- Beginner friendly
- Exports GLB, OBJ, FBX
- Text to 3D
- Image to 3D
- PBR textures on models
Cons
- Auto-rigging: limited (Automatic rigging for humanoid characters only; animation is a paid-plan feature)
- Low-poly or retopology: limited (AI Retopology (Swift low-poly model) is enterprise only)
CSM pricing
Tinkerer
Free
10 credits (~10 generations)
MakerCheapest paid
$20/mo
100 credits/mo, multi-view upload, PBR texturing
Creative Pro
$60/mo
400 credits/mo, priority support
Prime
$111/mo
1,000 credits/mo, 3D Video Studio
Enterprise
Custom
Custom contract
Monthly prices in USD as listed by CSM. Last checked 2026-10-21.
Features
- Text to 3D Yes
- Image to 3D Yes
- PBR textures on models PBR texturing listed from Maker plan Yes
- Auto-rigging Automatic rigging for humanoid characters only; animation is a paid-plan feature Partly
- Low-poly or retopology AI Retopology (Swift low-poly model) is enterprise only Partly
- API Yes
Checked against CSM's own site, docs and pricing page. How we check
Score breakdown: 81/100
- Accessibility 17%100
- Output & integration 21%86
- Commercial rights 21%45
- Value 9%75
- Maturity 9%100
- Game focus 9%100
- Features 15%87
Based on price, free plan, commercial rights, exports and features. How we score
CSM alternatives
All alternativesOne subscription for several 3D generators, including Meshy, Rodin and Tripo.
Commercial use OKBeginner friendlyFrom $19/mostarting price