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ManyTextures vs Poly Haven
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
ManyTextures brings a royalty-free texture library together with tools for making seamless textures and generating maps from uploads. Its listed free plan and commercial-use scope make it relevant to design, architecture, and videogame work.
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Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Poly Haven combines free CC0 assets with a Blender add-on and API, while also offering optional paid Vault and add-on access. Check the API requirements if using its live endpoints.
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| ManyTextures | Poly Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Vault access: $3 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | manytextures.com | polyhaven.com |
| On texture libraries | #15 of 27 | #11 of 27 |
ManyTextures: what it does well
- Free plan lists downloads in JPG, PNG, and PSD.
- Latest homepage textures are listed at 4096 × 4096.
- Includes seamless, heightmap, and normal map tools.
- Commercial use is within the listed license scope.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- The Normalmap Generator recommends a good heightmap for better results.
Poly Haven: what it does well
- Free public library with no paywall or signup
- CC0 assets permit commercial use
- HDRIs described as 16k+ and unclipped
- Blender add-on supports drag-and-drop asset use
- API has free default endpoints without login
What to know first
- Live API users must provide attribution and a unique User-Agent
- Vault access costs $3 a month
- Superhive add-on purchase costs $49, paid once
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