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Head-to-head · 3D Asset Libraries

CGTrader vs Poly Haven

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CGTrader #2 in 3D Asset Libraries 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit CGTrader
Poly Haven #7 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Poly Haven

CGTrader leads on 0 checks, Poly Haven on 0, and 3 are 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 · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Poly Haven
  • Most featuresPoly Haven · 2 of 2

CGTrader scores higher on our rubric for 3d asset libraries: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

CGTrader is the better fit for curated libraries and marketplace breadth. Poly Haven is the better fit for free CC0 assets without licensing friction.

  • CGTrader fits best

    Curated libraries and marketplace breadth

  • Poly Haven fits best

    Free CC0 assets without licensing friction

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Side by side

Feature CGTrader 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Poly Haven 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #2 in 3D Asset Libraries #7 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for Curated libraries and marketplace breadth Free CC0 assets without licensing friction
Pricing model Paid Free
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 Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CGTrader 1/2 · Poly Haven 2/2
Commercial license ✓ ✓
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
License scope Not checked yet Commercial
Asset types animated, rigged, PBR, low poly, 3D print models, textures, PBR textures, scripts and plugins, scanned, VR models HDRIs, textures, 3D models
Download formats BLEND, OBJ, MTL, STL, FBX, MAX, C4D, MA, MB, GLTF, GLB, UASSET, UNITYPACKAGE, PREFAB, DAE, DXF, IGES, STEP Blend, glTF, USD, FBX, ZIP, EXR, JPG, PNG
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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,…

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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…

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  1. CGTrader3D Asset Libraries 9.1Paid
  2. Poly Haven3D Asset Libraries 8.3Free plan

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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