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CineGrain vs Textures.com
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.
Paid LinuxMacWindows
CineGrain offers film-scan overlays and color tools across common post-production workflows, including ACES and HDR setups. Buyers should match the collection and license to their project budget and workflow.
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Textures.com offers a broad mix of 2D and 3D assets, with a free sample selection and paid credit plans. Check the license terms for your project: redistribution as textures or competing products is not permitted, and some content has stricter rules.
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| CineGrain | Textures.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Indie 8mm Collection: $76, paid once | Starter: $13 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cinegrain.com | textures.com |
| On texture libraries | #26 of 27 | #22 of 27 |
CineGrain: what it does well
- Offers real 35mm, 16mm, and 8mm scans
- Supplies 4K ProRes texture files
- Includes LUT and DaVinci Resolve formats
- Supports ACES and HDR workflows
- Works with major editing and compositing tools
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- One-time products can cost up to 999.00 USD
- Professional Collection uses hard-drive delivery
- Budgets over $500,000 require Professional Collection licensing
Textures.com: what it does well
- Free account downloads from a sample selection
- Large catalog of photos, PBR materials, foliage, and objects
- Procedural material parameters can be customized
- Listed formats include OBJ, TIFF, and OpenEXR
- Purchased files can be downloaded again without credits
What to know first
- Free account is limited to the sample selection
- Subscription redownloads require an active account
- No complete offline copy of the library is sold
- Automated mass downloading is prohibited
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