Material Maker
A free, open-source node-based tool for procedural PBR materials.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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Desktop App
InstaMAT
Procedural materials and 3D texturing, free for individuals and small studios.
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What is InstaMAT?
InstaMAT is a 3D material platform with node-based procedural material creation, non-destructive layer-based texturing and painting on 3D models, and a tool that turns a single photo into PBR maps. The free Pioneer licence covers individuals and businesses with less than $100,000 in annual revenue or funding, with commercial rights and attribution. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with integrations for Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Unity and Unreal.
Pros
- Covers both Substance Painter and Designer workflows
- Free commercial use under $100,000 revenue
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
- Free licence requires attribution
- Smaller community than Substance
Who should use InstaMAT
Indie artists and small studios who need pro texturing for free.
Who may not need it
Large studios above the revenue limit.
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