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ShareTextures vs Texture Ninja
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.
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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.
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Texture Ninja offers a free, searchable collection of photographic textures under CC0. Check that its listed JPG and PNG formats suit your workflow.
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| ShareTextures | Texture Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sharetextures.com | texture.ninja |
| On texture libraries | #20 of 27 | #24 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.
Texture Ninja: what it does well
- 5,101 files across 24 categories.
- Search field for the texture library.
- CC0 public-domain textures require no attribution.
- JPG and PNG formats are listed.
What to know first
- The listed asset type is photographic.
- The library is web-based.
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