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Can I use Meshy assets commercially?

Free vs paid rights; attribution examples; marketplaces; client work; uploaded copyrighted references; downgrade cases

Yes — Meshy-generated 3D models can be used commercially, but exactly what rights you have depends on your plan. This article walks through free vs. paid rights, attribution, marketplace resale, client work, using copyrighted references, and what happens if you downgrade.

Free vs. Paid Rights

Your commercial rights to a generated model depend on which plan you were on when you created it:

  • Paid plans: You retain full private ownership of the assets you generate, provided you don't publish them publicly to the Meshy Community and the source materials (including any uploaded reference images) don't violate anyone else's copyright.

  • Free plan: Your models are licensed to you under CC BY 4.0, which still allows commercial use, but requires you to credit Meshy in your project description.

Attribution Examples

If you're using models under the free plan's CC BY 4.0 license, add a short credit line to your product page, video description, or project readme. A simple format you can use:

Paid plan users are not required to credit Meshy, though you're always welcome to.

Selling on Marketplaces

You can list and sell Meshy-generated models on third-party marketplaces (asset stores, print-on-demand platforms, NFT platforms, etc.):

  • Paid subscribers can sell without attribution, since the assets are exclusively theirs.

  • Free plan users can also sell, but should include the CC BY 4.0 credit line in the listing description.

Using Models in Client Work

Models generated under a paid plan can be delivered to clients as part of freelance or agency work, used in client-facing games, apps, marketing, or products. As with any commercial use, make sure the underlying references you generated from didn't infringe on someone else's copyright, since that responsibility sits with the creator, not Meshy.

Uploaded Copyrighted References

If you generate a model from an uploaded image or reference, your right to use that model commercially still depends on you having the rights to that source material. Uploading a reference that you don't own or don't have permission to use (e.g. someone else's copyrighted artwork, a trademarked character, or licensed IP) can affect your ability to legally use the resulting model commercially, regardless of your Meshy plan tier. When in doubt, only upload references you created yourself or have clear rights to use.

What Happens If I Downgrade?

Ownership rights are generally tied to the plan you were on at the time of generation. If you created a model while on a paid plan and later downgrade to the free plan, models you already generated under the paid plan keep the rights associated with that paid generation. Any new models you generate after downgrading follow the free plan's CC BY 4.0 terms instead. If you're unsure about a specific asset, check your account and plan history in your dashboard, or reach out to support for clarification.

FAQ

1. Can I use my generated Meshy models commercially?

Yes. Paid plan users own their generated assets outright and can use them commercially without restriction (beyond copyright compliance on source materials). Free plan users receive a CC BY 4.0 license, which permits commercial use with attribution.

2. Do I need to credit Meshy if I'm a paid subscriber?

No, attribution is only required for models generated on the free plan.

3. Can I resell Meshy models on marketplaces like asset stores or print-on-demand sites?

Yes, both free and paid users can sell models on other platforms, with free users including the CC BY 4.0 attribution in their listing.

4. Can I use a model generated from a copyrighted reference image in a commercial project?

Only if you have the rights to that reference material. Generating from copyrighted or trademarked content you don't own can limit your ability to use the resulting model commercially, regardless of plan.

5. What happens to my commercial rights if I downgrade from a paid to a free plan?

Models generated while you were on a paid plan keep the rights associated with that plan. New models generated after downgrading follow the free plan's CC BY 4.0 terms.

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