CGTrader vs 3DExport

CCGTrader9.1Visit 3DExport8.5Visit

Higher score C CGTrader #2 in 3D Asset Libraries 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit CGTrader

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

• CGTrader fits best

  Curated libraries and marketplace breadth

• 3DExport fits best

  Broad marketplace access with free assets

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Side by side

Feature	CCGTrader 9.1/10 Visit ↗	3DExport 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#2 in 3D Asset Libraries	#5 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for	Curated libraries and marketplace breadth	Broad marketplace access with free assets
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.99/mo	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CGTrader 1/2 · 3DExport 1/2
Commercial license	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
License scope	Not checked yet	Custom
Asset types	animated, rigged, PBR, low poly, 3D print models, textures, PBR textures, scripts and plugins, scanned, VR models	3D models, 3D print models, low-poly models, CG textures
Download formats	BLEND, OBJ, MTL, STL, FBX, MAX, C4D, MA, MB, GLTF, GLB, UASSET, UNITYPACKAGE, PREFAB, DAE, DXF, IGES, STEP	MAX, MB, C4D, BLEND, FBX, STL, OBJ, ZTL, 3DM, GLB, GLTF, SKP, DXF, DWG, JPG, PNG, LWO, LWS, XSI, MA
Included downloads	25 /mo	Not checked yet
Team seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers animated, rigged, PBR, scanned, VR, and 3D-print-ready assets Supports formats including BLEND, OBJ, FBX, GLB, STL, and UNITYPACKAGE Offers free models, curated subscriptions, selling tools, and business purchasing	Free listings and multiple asset categories Downloads in many 3D and image formats Commercial licensing and seller storefront tools
Cons	Marketplace products can have different license types and restrictions Subscription plans state a 12-month commitment despite monthly displayed prices Web access may not suit teams seeking a native desktop application	Asset prices vary by individual listing and license No standard subscription catalog License scope depends on the selected asset
Our verdict	CGTrader is a web-based marketplace for downloadable 3D models, textures, scripts and plugins, scanned assets, VR content, and 3D-print-ready files. It is aimed at designers, artists, developers, visualization teams, game creators,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CGTrader — where it wins

  • Covers animated, rigged, PBR, scanned, VR, and 3D-print-ready assets
  • Supports formats including BLEND, OBJ, FBX, GLB, STL, and UNITYPACKAGE
  • Offers free models, curated subscriptions, selling tools, and business purchasing

  Where it doesn't

  • Marketplace products can have different license types and restrictions
  • Subscription plans state a 12-month commitment despite monthly displayed prices
  • Web access may not suit teams seeking a native desktop application

• 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

• CCGTrader9.1/10 · Paid

  Broad model coverage, flexible formats, and curated subscriptions for 3D production.

  Visit CGTraderFull verdict →
• 3DExport8.5/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit 3DExportFull verdict →