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Head-to-head · 3D Asset Libraries

TurboSquid vs Poly Haven

  • 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
Poly Haven #7 in 3D Asset Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Poly Haven

TurboSquid leads on 0 checks, Poly Haven 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 planboth
  • Most featuresPoly Haven · 2 of 2

TurboSquid scores higher on our rubric for 3d asset libraries: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

TurboSquid is the better fit for large catalog of commercial 3D models. Poly Haven is the better fit for free CC0 assets without licensing friction.

  • TurboSquid fits best

    Large catalog of commercial 3D models

  • Poly Haven fits best

    Free CC0 assets without licensing friction

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Side by side

Feature TurboSquid 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Poly Haven 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #1 in 3D Asset Libraries #7 in 3D Asset Libraries
Best for Large catalog of commercial 3D models Free CC0 assets without licensing friction
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TurboSquid 1/2 · Poly Haven 2/2
Commercial license ✓ ✓
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
License scope Commercial Commercial
Asset types 3D models, textures, plug-ins HDRIs, textures, 3D models
Download formats OBJ, FBX, 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS, DXF, STL Blend, glTF, USD, FBX, ZIP, EXR, JPG, PNG
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
  • CC0 assets support commercial use, redistribution, and product inclusion
  • Downloads require no signup and include HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
  • Public API and Blender add-on support streamlined asset access
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
  • Platform coverage centers on web and API, with Blender support via add-on
  • The catalog focuses on HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
  • Teams seeking a broader software ecosystem may need another solution
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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Poly Haven is a curated public library of HDRIs, photoscanned PBR textures, and 3D models for visual effects artists, game designers, professionals, and hobbyists. Its core appeal is straightforward access to production assets without…

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  1. TurboSquid3D Asset Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. Poly Haven3D Asset Libraries 8.3Free plan

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

  • Poly Haven — where it wins

    • CC0 assets support commercial use, redistribution, and product inclusion
    • Downloads require no signup and include HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
    • Public API and Blender add-on support streamlined asset access

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform coverage centers on web and API, with Blender support via add-on
    • The catalog focuses on HDRIs, textures, and 3D models
    • Teams seeking a broader software ecosystem may need another solution

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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