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ambientCG vs Poliigon
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 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.
Visit ambientCG Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Choose Poliigon if your 3D work needs a broad asset library and you want commercial licensing for assets downloaded during an unlimited subscription. Look elsewhere if you need Polydex on Linux now or require unrestricted automated or large-scale library downloads.
Visit PoliigonThe facts
| ambientCG | Poliigon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ambientcg.com | poliigon.com |
| On texture libraries | #1 of 27 | #5 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.
Poliigon: what it does well
- Library contains more than 7,000 3D assets.
- Assets cover architecture, product rendering, games, VFX and animation.
- Polydex Core identifies PBR textures, models and HDRIs.
- Listed integrations span 3D, design and game development tools.
- Unlimited plans include commercial licenses for downloaded assets.
What to know first
- Polydex lists Linux availability as coming soon.
- Polydex Pro's price is not provided in the plan facts.
- Unlimited use can be restricted for excessive downloads.
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