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3Dēx vs CGTrader
Both stand on 3d model marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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3Dēx brings asset browsing and artist sales tools together in a web marketplace. Buyers can preview and filter assets before checkout, while artists can upload without listing fees and may keep up to 80% of each sale.
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CGTrader brings a broad range of 3D asset types together with subscriptions and creator selling tools. Buyers should account for the 12-month subscription term and the restrictions on standalone redistribution.
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| 3Dēx | CGTrader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Essentials: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 3dex.studio | cgtrader.com |
| On 3d model marketplaces | #8 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
3Dēx: what it does well
- Catalog includes free 3D models.
- Buyers can filter by format and license.
- Purchases include a commercial-use license.
- Artist uploads have no listing fees.
- Artists can keep up to 80% of each sale.
What to know first
- The marketplace also includes paid assets.
- Checkout uses Midtrans.
- Commercial-use licensing is stated for purchases.
CGTrader: what it does well
- Catalog has over 2 million 3D models
- Subscription plans include 25 downloads monthly
- Creators can upload without monthly or listing fees
- API supports model upload, search, buying, and downloading
What to know first
- Subscriptions require a 12-month commitment
- Plans renew automatically
- Subscription models cannot be redistributed as standalone files
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