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Head-to-head · 3D Asset Libraries

TurboSquid vs 3DOcean

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score TurboSquid #1 in 3D Asset Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TurboSquid
3DOcean #8 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.1/10 From $2 ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit 3DOcean

TurboSquid leads on 0 checks, 3DOcean 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 scoreTurboSquid · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly TurboSquid
  • Most features3DOcean · 2 of 2

TurboSquid scores higher on our rubric for 3d asset libraries: 9.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

On license scope, 3DOcean gives you Custom where TurboSquid offers Commercial.

TurboSquid is the better fit for large catalog of commercial 3D models. 3DOcean is the better fit for low-cost marketplace assets with API access.

  • TurboSquid fits best

    Large catalog of commercial 3D models

  • 3DOcean fits best

    Low-cost marketplace assets with API access

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Side by side

Feature TurboSquid 9.2/10 Visit ↗ 3DOcean 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.1
Ranking #1 in 3D Asset Libraries #8 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for Large catalog of commercial 3D models Low-cost marketplace assets with API access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan From $2
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
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 · 3DOcean 2/2
Commercial license ✓ ✓
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
License scope Commercial Custom
Asset types 3D models, textures, plug-ins 3D models, CG textures, materials and shaders, render setups, animation data, scripts and plugins, 2D concepts
Download formats OBJ, FBX, 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS, DXF, STL .obj, .fbx, .max, .3ds, .blend, .c4d, .mb, .ztl, .lwo, .dxf, .xsi, .ma, .dwg, .e3d, .unitypackage, .lxo, .3b, .lws, .lw, .hrc
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
  • One-time items start at $2
  • Broad asset catalog and download formats
  • Envato Market API supports catalog search and item lookup
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
  • Item prices vary across the marketplace
  • Licenses differ by item and use case
  • Purchases are individual rather than subscription-based
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.…

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3DOcean is an Envato Market marketplace for downloadable 3D assets. It serves artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and other creators working on three-dimensional projects. The catalog covers 3D models, CG textures, materials and…

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  1. TurboSquid3D Asset Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. 3DOcean3D Asset Libraries 8.1From $2

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

  • 3DOcean — where it wins

    • One-time items start at $2
    • Broad asset catalog and download formats
    • Envato Market API supports catalog search and item lookup

    Where it doesn't

    • Item prices vary across the marketplace
    • Licenses differ by item and use case
    • Purchases are individual rather than subscription-based

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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