Head-to-head · 3D Model Marketplaces
CGTrader vs 3Dfindit
CGTrader leads on 1 check, 3Dfindit on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCGTrader · 9.4/10
- Free planonly 3Dfindit
- Most featuresCGTrader · 1 of 2
CGTrader scores higher on our rubric for 3d model marketplaces: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
3Dfindit offers free plan; CGTrader doesn't publish it. CGTrader offers commercial license; 3Dfindit doesn't publish it.
CGTrader is the better fit for broad professional 3D asset sourcing. 3Dfindit is the better fit for certified CAD/BIM search across tools.
- CGTrader fits best
Broad professional 3D asset sourcing
- 3Dfindit fits best
Certified CAD/BIM search across tools
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Side by side
| Feature | CGTrader 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | 3Dfindit 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in 3D Model Marketplaces | #8 in 3D Model Marketplaces |
| Best for | Broad professional 3D asset sourcing | Certified CAD/BIM search across tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CGTrader 1/2 · 3Dfindit 0/2 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Subscription access | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| 3D file formats | Not published | Not published |
| License options | Not published | Not published |
| Downloads per month | Not published | Not published |
| Game engine support | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | CGTrader is an online marketplace for downloadable 3D models, 3D-print-ready assets, textures, scripts and plugins, scanned content, and VR models. It is aimed at designers, artists, developers, visualization teams, game creators,… Read the review → |
3Dfindit is a web-based catalog and search platform for engineers, architects and designers who need manufacturer-certified CAD, CAE and BIM models. The public catalog provides free access after registration, with parametric configuration,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CGTrader — where it wins
- 800K+ everyday assets and a 1.7M+ curated model library
- Supports print-ready, animated, rigged, PBR, scanned, and VR assets
- Business purchasing, asset sharing, selling, and designer projects
Where it doesn't
- Web and cloud deployment only
- Marketplace products can carry different license restrictions
- Subscription page states a 12-month commitment despite monthly pricing
3Dfindit — where it wins
- Manufacturer-certified CAD, CAE and BIM catalogs
- Text, sketch, photo, image and geometry search
- Native and neutral 2D/3D export with 35 integrations
Where it doesn't
- Registration is required before downloading models
- Commercial-use permissions vary by manufacturer
- Published support is centered on documentation
- CGTrader9.4/10 · From $9.99/mo
CGTrader combines broad 3D asset coverage, flexible formats, subscriptions, and business purchasing.
Visit CGTraderFull verdict → - 3Dfindit8.7/10 · Free plan
A free, registration-based catalog for certified CAD/BIM discovery across many design tools.
Visit 3DfinditFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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