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ambientCG vs Arroway Textures
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.
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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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Arroway Textures offers a range of digital assets, with free lower-resolution texture versions and paid license options. Check the resolution, license scope and redistribution limits against the intended use.
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| ambientCG | Arroway Textures | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Individual textures: €515, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ambientcg.com | arroway-textures.ch |
| On texture libraries | #1 of 27 | #4 of 27 |
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.
Arroway Textures: what it does well
- A free version of every texture is available.
- Free textures may be used commercially.
- Downloads include PNG, JPEG, FBX, OBJ and MAX.
- Purchased digital content is available for instant download.
What to know first
- Free textures have about one tenth the full resolution.
- Individual textures are listed at €515.00 once, excluding VAT.
- Educational licenses prohibit commercial use beyond educational purposes.
- Redistribution of unmodified textures is limited to 1K JPEGs in other primary content.
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