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ShareTextures vs SketchUp Texture Club
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
Choose ShareTextures for free downloadable assets or its Blender and Unreal Engine integrations. Check its custom CC0 license before redistributing assets or embedding them in third-party apps, since those uses have restrictions.
Visit ShareTextures Free plan MacWebWindows
SketchUp Texture Club offers a categorized texture library with free and paid download allowances. Review the usage restrictions and daily limits before relying on its assets for a project.
Visit SketchUp Texture ClubThe facts
| ShareTextures | SketchUp Texture Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Club Member: $17 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sharetextures.com | sketchuptextureclub.com |
| On texture libraries | #20 of 27 | #16 of 27 |
ShareTextures: what it does well
- Downloads require no registration or payment.
- Library includes over 1,600 textures, 250 models, and 50 atlases.
- Assets are available at resolutions up to 4K.
- License permits personal and commercial use without attribution.
- Blender add-on automates shader setup, catalogs, and tags.
What to know first
- License prohibits redistribution on other websites.
- Embedding downloads in third-party apps requires written permission.
- Use of front-end or back-end APIs requires prior written agreement.
SketchUp Texture Club: what it does well
- Library covers architecture, materials, and nature.
- PBR texture filtering is available by category.
- Free account includes up to 15 downloads daily.
- Club Member includes uncapped daily 3D model downloads.
What to know first
- Free account limits daily texture downloads to 15.
- Some textures are unavailable on the free plan.
- Club Member costs $17 a year.
- Resale and redistribution of textures are restricted.
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