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3DTextures.me vs ambientCG
Both stand on texture libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
3DTextures.me offers free textures with broad reuse rights and individual downloads. Supporter access adds bulk downloads and, at the stated support level, a 4K folder; the creator does not list an amount for support.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
ambientCG offers a broad collection of assets under a permissive CC0 license, with downloads available through its website and API. The API may be unsuitable where enterprise reliability or stability is required.
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| 3DTextures.me | ambientCG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 3dtextures.me | ambientcg.com |
| On texture libraries | #2 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
3DTextures.me: what it does well
- Free textures are licensed CC0
- Commercial use does not require attribution
- Textures are listed for six creative tools
- Texture files include PNG and SBS/SBSAR
What to know first
- Free textures must be downloaded one by one
- The interactive library is for Patreon supporters
- 4K textures require support of 3 or more coffees
ambientCG: what it does well
- Assets are available under CC0 with commercial use allowed.
- Attribution is not required.
- Library includes materials, HDRIs, models, and terrain.
- API supports asset search and downloads.
What to know first
- Creator cautions the API may not suit enterprise applications.
- Texture requests are not guaranteed.
- Creator says they do not take contract work.
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