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Head-to-head · 3D Asset Libraries

Poliigon vs CGAxis

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Poliigon #12 in 3D Asset Libraries 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Poliigon
CGAxis #13 in 3D Asset Libraries 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit CGAxis

Poliigon leads on 0 checks, CGAxis 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 scorePoliigon · 7.8/10
  • Free planboth

Poliigon scores higher on our rubric for 3d asset libraries: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #13.

Poliigon is the better fit for multi-software texture and HDRI workflows. CGAxis is the better fit for professionals needing broad production assets.

  • Poliigon fits best

    Multi-software texture and HDRI workflows

  • CGAxis fits best

    Professionals needing broad production assets

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Side by side

Feature Poliigon 7.8/10 Visit ↗ CGAxis 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #12 in 3D Asset Libraries #13 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for Multi-software texture and HDRI workflows Professionals needing broad production assets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $190/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email
Integrations 16 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Poliigon 1/2 · CGAxis 1/2
Commercial license ✓ ✓
API access — —
Specs
License scope Commercial Commercial
Asset types textures, models, HDRIs, generators, Substance Designer files 3D models, PBR materials/textures, HDRI maps, decals, imperfections
Download formats JPG, PNG, TIFF, EXR, FBX, BLEND, MAX 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, JPG, SBSAR
Included downloads Not checked yet 30 /mo
Team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers textures, models, HDRIs, generators, and Substance files
  • Supports Blender, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, and more
  • Free assets, PBR maps, multiple resolutions, and LOD downloads
  • Models, PBR materials, HDRIs, decals and imperfections in one library
  • Broad support for Blender, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Unreal, Unity and more
  • Unlimited downloads on Individual Unlimited and Studio plans
Cons
  • Catalog API access is not available
  • Unlimited is required for the premium and free library
  • The platform is web-based, with tools for selected software
  • Paid access starts at $16 per user per month
  • API access is not included
  • Unlimited downloads require selected higher-priced plans
Our verdict

Poliigon is a subscription-based 3D asset library for digital artists and production teams. Its catalog includes textures, models, HDRIs, generators, and Substance Designer files for architectural visualization, product rendering, games,…

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CGAxis is a 3D asset library for archviz, games, VFX and other visualization workflows. Its catalog covers 3D models, PBR materials, HDRI maps, decals and surface imperfections, with downloads available through the web, Hub desktop app and…

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  1. Poliigon3D Asset Libraries 7.8Free plan
  2. CGAxis3D Asset Libraries 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Poliigon — where it wins

    • Covers textures, models, HDRIs, generators, and Substance files
    • Supports Blender, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, and more
    • Free assets, PBR maps, multiple resolutions, and LOD downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Catalog API access is not available
    • Unlimited is required for the premium and free library
    • The platform is web-based, with tools for selected software

  • CGAxis — where it wins

    • Models, PBR materials, HDRIs, decals and imperfections in one library
    • Broad support for Blender, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Unreal, Unity and more
    • Unlimited downloads on Individual Unlimited and Studio plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid access starts at $16 per user per month
    • API access is not included
    • Unlimited downloads require selected higher-priced plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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