Layer by Layer AI, Inc.
Layer is a generative AI platform for game studios that combines image, video, 3D and audio generation from 300+ models, custom style training and node-based workflows in one workspace. Its optional Layer Agent can research, ideate, pick models and build workflows, and it is also available to tools like Claude Code, Cursor and Codex through MCP, a CLI and Agent Skills.
What Layer does
Key facts
| Maker | Layer AI, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Game asset generation platform |
| License | — |
| Interfaces | Web app, API, MCP server, CLI |
| Works with | Claude Code, Cursor, Codex |
Pricing
Usage-based Creative Units with unlimited members at $0 per seat; subscriptions begin at $10/month for 300 CUs, increasing by $60 per 1,000 CUs; a Free plan has core features with units bought individually; Enterprise via sales.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.
Quick answers
- Free to start?Yes
- Open source?No
- Where you use itWeb app, API, MCP server, CLI
- Closest alternativeUnity CLI MCP server · all alternatives
Get started with Layer
Setup instructions are in the official documentation.
Layer alternatives
Best Layer alternatives compared · All AI agents for game development
| # | Agent | Gid Score | Downloads 7d | 7d | 30d | VS Code installs | Stars | Latest release | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |
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67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free | ||
| 14 |
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67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $10/mo | ||
| 39 |
|
55 | 543K | down 7.3% | — | — | 30.3K+66/day | — | Free + $10/mo | ||
| 104 |
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40 | 438 | up 234.4% | up 335.9% | — | — | — | Free + $25/mo | ||
| 116 |
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36 | 65.9K | up 97.1% | down 23.1% | — | 14.8K+22/day | 10.3.05d ago | Free (OSS) | ||
| 145 |
|
32 | 4,720 | down 46.1% | up 106.5% | — | 5,988+12/day | — | Free (OSS) | ||
| No agents match that filter. | |||||||||||
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Layer news
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Layer popularity and usage data
Download the raw daily series: layer-ai.csv
Gid Score breakdown
Each component is scored 0 to 100 from public signals; a dash means no data for it. Methodology.
Layer FAQ
How much does Layer cost?
Usage-based Creative Units with unlimited members at $0 per seat; subscriptions begin at $10/month for 300 CUs, increasing by $60 per 1,000 CUs; a Free plan has core features with units bought individually; Enterprise via sales.
Is Layer open source?
No. Layer is a proprietary product from Layer AI, Inc..
What are the alternatives to Layer?
The closest alternatives in the same category by Gid Score are Unity CLI MCP server, Unity in-editor AI assistant, MCP for Blender (formerly BlenderMCP), Inworld AI.
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Where these numbers come from
Site rank: layer.ai on the Tranco list. See data sources for how each one is collected.
Product facts and pricing were checked against: layer.ai, help.layer.ai.