Matterfield
Matterfield: A focused scanned-asset library with flexible monthly access and Houdini tools. Ranked #21 of 31 in 3D Asset Libraries by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for subscribers wanting scanned niche collections.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSubscribers wanting scanned niche collections
- Free planYes
- Commercial licenseYes
- Founded2019 · Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Scanned models, textures, and HDRIs with live 3D previews
- Unlimited downloads within the required subscription tier
- Houdini processing tools and scripts included on paid access
Where it doesn't
- Web access only
- Advanced requests are limited to the Benefactor plan
- The catalog focuses on scanned real-world assets
Our verdict on Matterfield
Matterfield is a web-based library of scanned real-world 3D and 2D assets for VFX, computer vision, video game, and interactive-media developers. Its catalog covers models, textures, HDRIs, collections, and software tools, with live 3D previews for models and textures. Commercial licensing and downloads in FBX, PNG, EXR, and HIP (ZIP) formats make it relevant to production workflows that need ready-to-use scanned material.
The published plans show a free tier with common models, common textures, collection creation, and blog and knowledgebase access. The Friend plan costs $10 per month and adds access to all 3D models and textures. At $25 per month, Partner adds all models, textures, and HDRIs, along with software, scripts, and tools. The $75-per-month Benefactor plan adds all assets, high-poly materials, and revision and variation requests. Unlimited downloads apply within the required subscription tier, so the right plan depends on the asset types and tools a project needs.
Matterfield’s narrow focus is its main point of distinction: scanned real-world production assets rather than a general-purpose 3D marketplace. Collections, live previews, HDRIs, and Houdini tools support browsing and asset preparation, while the Benefactor plan extends the service toward custom revisions and variations. It is a strong fit for subscribers seeking scanned niche collections and a monthly library model. Teams needing broader platform coverage, non-scanned content, or access beyond the web should consider an alternative that matches those requirements.
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Matterfield fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Commercial license | Yes |
| License scope | Commercial |
| Asset types | models, textures, HDRIs, software |
| Download formats | FBX, PNG, EXR, HIP (ZIP) |
| Included downloads | Not verified |
| Team seats | Not verified |
| API access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | matterfield.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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