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Normal Map Bench vs Drawdy

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Normal Map Bench compared with Drawdy
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchDrawdy logo Drawdy
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images The whiteboard for you, your team and your AI
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: unlimited local boards and 3 cloud boards, no card required. Pro: $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year (about 17% less than twelve monthly payments), first month free.
Key features
  • Local image processing
  • OpenGL and DirectX output
  • Sobel and Scharr filters
  • Material lighting preview
  • PNG export
  • Smoothing and strength controls
  • Edge behavior control (clamp or wrap)
  • Tiled preview
  • Height inversion
  • Interactive light inspection
  • MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and other AI apps
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Infinite canvas with hand-drawn feel
  • Local-first storage with optional cloud sync
  • End-to-end encrypted snapshot links
  • Sketched-shape recognition
  • Lasso selection
  • Presentation mode
  • Version history
  • Extensible with marketplace extensions
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in the browser with no server upload or account required
  • Supports both OpenGL and DirectX normal map formats
  • Choice of Sobel or Scharr gradient filters for different texture quality
  • Free with no advertising, AI model, or payment system
  • Interactive material lighting preview to verify results
  • AI integration with your own AI via MCP, not built-in
  • Local-first architecture keeps your data on your device by default
  • Extensible platform with marketplace and custom extensions
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic on infinite canvas
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check6 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2519
Referring domains (Majestic)1610

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