TurboSquid vs 3DExport

TTurboSquid9.2Visit 3DExport8.5Visit

Higher score T TurboSquid #1 in 3D Asset Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TurboSquid

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3DExport #5 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit 3DExport

• TurboSquid fits best

  Large catalog of commercial 3D models

• 3DExport fits best

  Broad marketplace access with free assets

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Side by side

Feature	TTurboSquid 9.2/10 Visit ↗	3DExport 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in 3D Asset Libraries	#5 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for	Large catalog of commercial 3D models	Broad marketplace access with free assets
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	7 days	1 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TurboSquid 1/2 · 3DExport 1/2
Commercial license	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
License scope	Commercial	Custom
Asset types	3D models, textures, plug-ins	3D models, 3D print models, low-poly models, CG textures
Download formats	OBJ, FBX, 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS, DXF, STL	MAX, MB, C4D, BLEND, FBX, STL, OBJ, ZTL, 3DM, GLB, GLTF, SKP, DXF, DWG, JPG, PNG, LWO, LWS, XSI, MA
Included downloads	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Large catalog of free and premium 3D models Supports native and exchange formats including OBJ and FBX Corporate accounts, enhanced licenses, and 24/7 support	Free listings and multiple asset categories Downloads in many 3D and image formats Commercial licensing and seller storefront tools
Cons	Purchases are made per asset rather than through subscription plans License terms and commercial permissions vary by asset Selected models carry editorial-use restrictions	Asset prices vary by individual listing and license No standard subscription catalog License scope depends on the selected asset
Our verdict	TurboSquid is an online marketplace for downloadable 3D models, textures, and plug-ins. It serves creative teams and individual professionals working in games, film, architecture, advertising, product design, AR/VR, and related workflows.… Read the review →	3DExport is an online marketplace for buying and selling 3D models, 3D-printable models, low-poly assets, and CG textures. Its catalog is aimed at designers, 3D artists, game developers, filmmakers, visualization professionals, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TurboSquid — where it wins

  • Large catalog of free and premium 3D models
  • Supports native and exchange formats including OBJ and FBX
  • Corporate accounts, enhanced licenses, and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Purchases are made per asset rather than through subscription plans
  • License terms and commercial permissions vary by asset
  • Selected models carry editorial-use restrictions

• 3DExport — where it wins

  • Free listings and multiple asset categories
  • Downloads in many 3D and image formats
  • Commercial licensing and seller storefront tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Asset prices vary by individual listing and license
  • No standard subscription catalog
  • License scope depends on the selected asset

• TTurboSquid9.2/10 · Free plan

  A large, format-friendly 3D marketplace with flexible licensing and asset-level buying.

  Visit TurboSquidFull verdict →
• 3DExport8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad, flexible marketplace for buying and selling individual 3D assets.

  Visit 3DExportFull verdict →