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3DTextures.me vs CGBookcase
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 Web
CGBookcase offers free textures, material maps, and guides, along with an open-source tiling tool. Blender users should account for the normal-map format difference, and large sample files may require substantial storage.
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| 3DTextures.me | CGBookcase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 3dtextures.me | cgbookcase.com |
| On texture libraries | #2 of 27 | #6 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
CGBookcase: what it does well
- Catalog lists 566 free textures.
- CC0 1.0 permits use without credit.
- Texture filters cover resolutions from 1K to 8K.
- Open-source tool offers surface-aware blending and clone patches.
What to know first
- Blender users need to invert the normal map's green channel.
- Some sample textures are as large as 958MB.
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