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3DExport vs Maxtree

Both stand on 3d asset libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

3DExport

Free plan Web

3DExport combines a broad asset catalog with free listings, format conversion, and seller royalty options. Buyers should review the asset's format and license scope before purchasing.

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Choose Maxtree if you need a broad vegetation catalog, PBR maps and assets for visualization or cinematic CG work. Its free collection offers a way to start, including commercial use without resale. Look elsewhere for game-ready vegetation, since Maxtree says its current products are not made to game specifications and have unoptimized textures.

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The facts

	3DExport	Maxtree
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	3dexport.com	maxtree.org
On 3d asset libraries	#6 of 31	#10 of 31

3DExport: what it does well

Free models are available to browse and download
Listings cover many formats and asset types
Format conversion is offered when needed
Purchases include worldwide personal or commercial licensing

What to know first

Basic license restricts use to one application
Marketplace runs on the web
Asset purchases are not all listed as free

Maxtree: what it does well

Catalog includes 15,000+ plant models and ecosystem assets.
Assets include five types of high-resolution PBR maps.
Free collection assets may be used commercially.
Supported software additions and rendering formats are provided free.
Paid products are one-time purchases.

What to know first

Maxtree does not recommend its current products for game production.
GrowFX original files open only in 3ds Max.
Free collection assets cannot be resold.
Download links expire after five downloads.

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