3DExport vs Poly Haven

3DExport8.5Visit Poly Haven8.3Visit

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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Poly Haven #7 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Poly Haven

• 3DExport fits best

  Broad marketplace access with free assets

• Poly Haven fits best

  Free CC0 assets without licensing friction

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Side by side

Feature	3DExport 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Poly Haven 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#5 in 3D Asset Libraries	#7 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for	Broad marketplace access with free assets	Free CC0 assets without licensing friction
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 3DExport 1/2 · Poly Haven 2/2
Commercial license	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
License scope	Custom	Commercial
Asset types	3D models, 3D print models, low-poly models, CG textures	HDRIs, textures, 3D models
Download formats	MAX, MB, C4D, BLEND, FBX, STL, OBJ, ZTL, 3DM, GLB, GLTF, SKP, DXF, DWG, JPG, PNG, LWO, LWS, XSI, MA	Blend, glTF, USD, FBX, ZIP, EXR, JPG, PNG
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	CC0 assets support commercial use, redistribution, and product inclusion Downloads require no signup and include HDRIs, textures, and 3D models Public API and Blender add-on support streamlined asset access
Cons	Asset prices vary by individual listing and license No standard subscription catalog License scope depends on the selected asset	Platform coverage centers on web and API, with Blender support via add-on The catalog focuses on HDRIs, textures, and 3D models Teams seeking a broader software ecosystem may need another solution
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 →	Poly Haven is a curated public library of HDRIs, photoscanned PBR textures, and 3D models for visual effects artists, game designers, professionals, and hobbyists. Its core appeal is straightforward access to production assets without… 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

• Poly Haven — where it wins

  • CC0 assets support commercial use, redistribution, and product inclusion
  • Downloads require no signup and include HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
  • Public API and Blender add-on support streamlined asset access

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage centers on web and API, with Blender support via add-on
  • The catalog focuses on HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
  • Teams seeking a broader software ecosystem may need another solution

• 3DExport8.5/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit 3DExportFull verdict →
• Poly Haven8.3/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free CC0 library for production-ready HDRIs, textures, and models.

  Visit Poly HavenFull verdict →