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FreePBR vs FreeTextures
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
FreePBR provides downloadable materials for several 3D applications, with free noncommercial use and a one-time commercial option. Check the usage terms if a project is commercial or involves sharing the files.
Visit FreePBR Free plan Web
Choose FreeTextures if you want web-based PBR materials that can be used commercially without attribution. Look elsewhere if your work requires unlimited downloads or uninterrupted access during the announced server maintenance.
Visit FreeTexturesThe facts
| FreePBR | FreeTextures | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Download ALL (600+) PBR Texture Sets at Once with Commercial Rights: $21, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | freepbr.com | freetextures.neocities.org |
| On texture libraries | #8 of 27 | #12 of 27 |
FreePBR: what it does well
- Lists 609 free PBR textures
- Supports two common material workflows
- Texture sets may include multiple PBR maps
- Purchase covers commercial use and future textures
- Includes Desert Formations Pack with purchase
What to know first
- Free texture use is noncommercial only
- Redistributing texture files is not allowed
- No free trial is listed
FreeTextures: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- CC0 materials allow commercial use without attribution.
- Users start with 1300 credits.
- Credits refill to the maximum every 12 hours.
- Materials include PBR maps.
What to know first
- Material downloads usually cost 60 credits each.
- Downloads use a capped credit allowance.
- Downloads are announced as unavailable during server maintenance.
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