Head-to-head · 3D Model Marketplaces
Cults3D vs 3Dfindit
Cults3D leads on 1 check, 3Dfindit on 0, and 2 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 scoreCults3D · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCults3D · 1 of 2
Cults3D scores higher on our rubric for 3d model marketplaces: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Cults3D offers commercial license; 3Dfindit doesn't publish it.
Cults3D is the better fit for maker files and 3D-print communities. 3Dfindit is the better fit for certified CAD/BIM search across tools.
- Cults3D fits best
Maker files and 3D-print communities
- 3Dfindit fits best
Certified CAD/BIM search across tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Cults3D 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | 3Dfindit 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in 3D Model Marketplaces | #8 in 3D Model Marketplaces |
| Best for | Maker files and 3D-print communities | Certified CAD/BIM search across tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cults3D 1/2 · 3Dfindit 0/2 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Subscription access | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| 3D file formats | STL, OBJ, 3MF, AMF, STEP, STP, SCAD, X3D, DAE, 3DS, SLDPRT, F3D, F3Z, SLDASM, FCSTD, SKP | Not published |
| License options | Commercial | Not published |
| Downloads per month | Not published | Not published |
| Game engine support | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Cults3D is a cloud marketplace and community for downloadable digital designs. It connects designers and makers working with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters and related tools. The catalog covers 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting,… 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
Cults3D — where it wins
- Free, open-source and paid files across maker disciplines.
- Commercial-use licensing and downloadable CAD and mesh formats.
- Designer sales, collections and community interaction in one marketplace.
Where it doesn't
- No subscription access; purchases are tied to individual designs.
- Support is via email and docs, without 24/7 coverage.
- GraphQL API focuses on catalog metadata and external links.
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
- Cults3D9.3/10 · Free plan
A broad maker marketplace with free and paid files, licensing choices, and a catalog API.
Visit Cults3DFull 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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