Koh Studio vs FormaNova: the FormaNova alternative built for jewellery

Short answer: FormaNova and Koh Studio are both built for jewellery. Pick FormaNova if you want pay-as-you-go credits, watch photography or photos rendered from CAD files. Pick Koh Studio for a monthly studio that covers product shots, try-ons, lifestyle flatlays and editorial campaign scenes, with model gender, skin tone and brand style controls.

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Koh Studio vs FormaNova at a glance

Koh Studio compared with FormaNova
 Koh StudioFormaNova
What it isAI photo studio built only for jewelleryAI jewellery photoshoot and 3D CAD tool
Pricing£29, £79 or £199 per month for 50, 200 or unlimited imagesOne-time US-dollar credit packs, no subscription: $9 (100 credits, up to 12 photos at 1K) to $99 (1,500 credits, up to 187 photos at 1K). Photos cost 8, 14 or 20 credits at 1K, 2K or 4K.
Free plan or trial7-day free trial with 5 images, no credit card (downloads carry a Koh Studio watermark)No free plan listed; a one-time $2 pack covers up to 6 photos
Built specifically for jewelleryYes — rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and watches
Jewellery worn on models (hands, ears, necks)Yes — rings on hands, earrings on ears, necklaces on necks; choose gender, skin tone and nail styleYes — hand, neck or ear; library models or your own model photo
Lifestyle and campaign scenesYes — styled flatlays plus editorial campaign settings with pose and moodYes — studio sweep, editorial interior or lifestyle shot
What you needA phone photo of the pieceA product photo, or a CAD file
Image ownershipYou own the images you generate; commercial use on any paid plan (trial images are non-commercial)You own the outputs (per FormaNova's terms)

FormaNova details checked on 9 November 2026 from FormaNova's own website (sources below). Plans change — check FormaNova for current details.

Why jewellery makers choose Koh Studio over FormaNova

  • A dedicated Campaign Shot module for editorial settings — golden-hour beach, Parisian café, Mediterranean terrace — with pose, mood and model direction.
  • Choose the model's gender, skin tone and nail style yourself, on every plan.
  • Predictable monthly plans in pounds sterling from a UK company, including unlimited images on the Brand plan.
  • Try it first: a 7-day free trial with 5 images and no credit card, rather than a paid starter pack.
  • Brand style profile (Brand plan) to keep a whole catalogue on-brand.

When FormaNova may suit you better

  • You would rather buy one-off credit packs than subscribe — FormaNova sells credits with no subscription.
  • You sell watches: FormaNova lists watches alongside rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
  • You design in CAD: FormaNova renders product shots from .3dm, STL, STEP and other 3D files, and can generate CAD.
  • You want a Shopify app that sends images to draft products, or a done-for-you catalogue service.

Koh Studio vs FormaNova: questions

Is Koh Studio a good FormaNova alternative for jewellery?

Yes, if your products are jewellery. FormaNova is an AI jewellery photoshoot and CAD generation tool sold as pay-as-you-go credit packs. Koh Studio is built only for jewellery: one phone photo of a ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings becomes studio product shots, model try-ons on hands, ears and necks, lifestyle flatlays and campaign images.

How does Koh Studio pricing compare with FormaNova?

FormaNova: One-time US-dollar credit packs, no subscription: $9 (100 credits, up to 12 photos at 1K) to $99 (1,500 credits, up to 187 photos at 1K). Photos cost 8, 14 or 20 credits at 1K, 2K or 4K. Free option: No free plan listed; a one-time $2 pack covers up to 6 photos. Koh Studio: £29, £79 or £199 per month for 50, 200 or unlimited images, with a 7-day free trial with 5 images, no credit card (downloads carry a Koh Studio watermark). Prices for FormaNova were checked on 9 November 2026; check their site for current pricing.

Can FormaNova show jewellery being worn?

Yes. FormaNova's model shots place jewellery on a hand, neck or ear, and you can pick a model from its library or upload your own photo. Koh Studio also shows rings on hands, earrings on ears and necklaces on necks, and lets you choose the model's gender, skin tone and nail style.

Sources

FormaNova is a trademark of its respective owner. Koh Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by FormaNova. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@kohstudio.app and we will correct it.

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