3DExport vs 3DOcean

3DExport8.5Visit 33DOcean8.1Visit

Higher score 3DExport #5 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit 3DExport

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3 3DOcean #8 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.1/10 From $2 ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit 3DOcean

• 3DExport fits best

  Broad marketplace access with free assets

• 3DOcean fits best

  Low-cost marketplace assets with API access

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Side by side

Feature	3DExport 8.5/10 Visit ↗	33DOcean 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.1
Ranking	#5 in 3D Asset Libraries	#8 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for	Broad marketplace access with free assets	Low-cost marketplace assets with API access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	From $2
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features 3DExport 1/2 · 3DOcean 2/2
Commercial license	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
License scope	Custom	Custom
Asset types	3D models, 3D print models, low-poly models, CG textures	3D models, CG textures, materials and shaders, render setups, animation data, scripts and plugins, 2D concepts
Download formats	MAX, MB, C4D, BLEND, FBX, STL, OBJ, ZTL, 3DM, GLB, GLTF, SKP, DXF, DWG, JPG, PNG, LWO, LWS, XSI, MA	.obj, .fbx, .max, .3ds, .blend, .c4d, .mb, .ztl, .lwo, .dxf, .xsi, .ma, .dwg, .e3d, .unitypackage, .lxo, .3b, .lws, .lw, .hrc
Included downloads	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free listings and multiple asset categories Downloads in many 3D and image formats Commercial licensing and seller storefront tools	One-time items start at $2 Broad asset catalog and download formats Envato Market API supports catalog search and item lookup
Cons	Asset prices vary by individual listing and license No standard subscription catalog License scope depends on the selected asset	Item prices vary across the marketplace Licenses differ by item and use case Purchases are individual rather than subscription-based
Our verdict	3DExport is an online marketplace for buying and selling 3D models, 3D-printable models, low-poly assets, and CG textures. Its catalog is aimed at designers, 3D artists, game developers, filmmakers, visualization professionals, and… Read the review →	3DOcean is an Envato Market marketplace for downloadable 3D assets. It serves artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and other creators working on three-dimensional projects. The catalog covers 3D models, CG textures, materials and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 3DExport — where it wins

  • Free listings and multiple asset categories
  • Downloads in many 3D and image formats
  • Commercial licensing and seller storefront tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Asset prices vary by individual listing and license
  • No standard subscription catalog
  • License scope depends on the selected asset

• 3DOcean — where it wins

  • One-time items start at $2
  • Broad asset catalog and download formats
  • Envato Market API supports catalog search and item lookup

  Where it doesn't

  • Item prices vary across the marketplace
  • Licenses differ by item and use case
  • Purchases are individual rather than subscription-based

• 3DExport8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad, flexible marketplace for buying and selling individual 3D assets.

  Visit 3DExportFull verdict →
• 33DOcean8.1/10 · From $2

  A low-cost 3D asset marketplace with broad formats and Envato Market API access.

  Visit 3DOceanFull verdict →