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Head-to-head · 3D Model Marketplaces

CGTrader vs Unity Asset Store

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score CGTrader #1 in 3D Model Marketplaces 9.4/10 From $9.99/mo ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit CGTrader

Unity Asset Store #5 in 3D Model Marketplaces 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

CGTrader leads on 0 checks, Unity Asset Store on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 Unity Asset Store

CGTrader scores higher on our rubric for 3d model marketplaces: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Unity Asset Store offers free plan; CGTrader doesn't publish it.

CGTrader is the better fit for broad professional 3D asset sourcing. Unity Asset Store is the better fit for unity project asset procurement.

CGTrader fits best
Broad professional 3D asset sourcing
Unity Asset Store fits best
Unity project asset procurement

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Feature	CGTrader 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Unity Asset Store 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in 3D Model Marketplaces	#5 in 3D Model Marketplaces
Best for	Broad professional 3D asset sourcing	Unity project asset procurement
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CGTrader 1/2 · Unity Asset Store 1/2
Commercial license	✓	✓
Subscription access	Not published	Not published
Specs
3D file formats	Not published	FBX, OBJ, blend, C4D, DAE, DXF, 3DS, SKP, SPM
License options	Not published	Not published
Downloads per month	Not published	Not published
Game engine support	Not published	Unity
Our review
Pros	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	Broad catalog spanning 3D, 2D, audio, VFX, tools, templates, and SDKs Free and paid listings with standard or publisher-specific license terms Unity package downloads support direct import into projects
Cons	Web and cloud deployment only Marketplace products can carry different license restrictions Subscription page states a 12-month commitment despite monthly pricing	Listing prices and license terms vary by publisher and asset Import workflow is centered on Unity projects Access is web-based, with support through community and documentation
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 →	Unity Asset Store is an online marketplace for developers sourcing assets for games and interactive applications. Its catalog covers 3D models, 2D content, audio, visual effects, templates, SDKs, and development tools from Unity and… Read the review →

C CGTrader3D Model Marketplaces 9.4From $9.99/mo
U Unity Asset Store3D Model Marketplaces 9.0Free plan

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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
Unity Asset Store — where it wins
- Broad catalog spanning 3D, 2D, audio, VFX, tools, templates, and SDKs
- Free and paid listings with standard or publisher-specific license terms
- Unity package downloads support direct import into projects
Where it doesn't
- Listing prices and license terms vary by publisher and asset
- Import workflow is centered on Unity projects
- Access is web-based, with support through community and documentation

CGTrader9.4/10 · From $9.99/mo
CGTrader combines broad 3D asset coverage, flexible formats, subscriptions, and business purchasing.
Visit CGTrader Full verdict →
Unity Asset Store9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad Unity-focused marketplace with free and paid assets and publisher-set licensing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 2 Oct 2026 · How we research and update