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BIMobject vs CGTrader
Both stand on 3d model marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWebWindows
Visit BIMobject Free plan APIWeb
CGTrader brings a broad range of 3D asset types together with subscriptions and creator selling tools. Buyers should account for the 12-month subscription term and the restrictions on standalone redistribution.
Visit CGTraderThe facts
| BIMobject | CGTrader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essentials: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | BIMobject AB | Not published |
| Website | bimobject.com | cgtrader.com |
| On 3d model marketplaces | #1 of 29 | #5 of 29 |
BIMobject: what it does well
CGTrader: what it does well
- Catalog has over 2 million 3D models
- Subscription plans include 25 downloads monthly
- Creators can upload without monthly or listing fees
- API supports model upload, search, buying, and downloading
What to know first
- Subscriptions require a 12-month commitment
- Plans renew automatically
- Subscription models cannot be redistributed as standalone files
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