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What it is

Blendkit is an asset library integrated directly into Blender 3D. Its collection includes models, materials, brushes, scenes, HDRIs, node groups and add-ons, with about half of the library completely free. The Free plan lists 23,300 models, 40,938 materials, 1,070 scenes, 4,994 HDRIs, 1,272 brushes, uploads and 200 MiB of private storage. Full costs $9.90 a month and Business costs $29 a month; both list larger collections, more storage and extra add-ons. Downloads are unlimited during a subscription period. Uploaded assets receive a quality check, and licensing options include Royalty-free and CC0 for commercial and non-commercial use. The Blender add-on requires Blender 3.0 or newer and works best with the latest Blender LTS version. Experimental plugins are offered for Godot, Maya and Rhino. The free Maya plugin supports browsing and dragging assets into Maya but is in early alpha; the Rhino plugin supports Rhino 8 on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon. Blendkit says 5% of subscription fees go to open-source development and the Blender Development Fund.

Spec sheet

What it does
Blendkit is an online 3D asset library integrated into Blender, offering models, materials, scenes, HDRIs, brushes, printables and add-ons.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Product
Blendkit is an asset library integrated directly into Blender 3D.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Integrations
Official experimental plugins are available for Godot, Maya and Rhino in addition to the Blender add-on.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Headquarters
Prague, Czech RepublicRead 28 Sep 2026 · blendkit.com
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · blendkit.com
Add-ons
Users can find and install free and paid Blender add-ons directly inside Blender.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Asset licensing
Blendkit offers Royalty Free and CC0 licenses; Royalty Free permits commercial use but forbids reselling the asset itself, even modified.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Asset types
The database includes 3D models, materials, brushes, scenes, HDRIs, node groups, and add-ons.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Blender requirement
The Blendkit add-on requires Blender 3.0 or newer and works best with the latest Blender LTS version.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Company history
Blendkit says it was founded in 2017 in the Czech Republic and first released in October 2018.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists the company as privately held, headquartered in Prague and employing 2–10 people.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cz.linkedin.com
Core workflow
The official add-on lets users search, download, upload and rate assets directly in Blender's 3D Viewport.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The public documentation covers installation, troubleshooting, licensing, uploads, validation, ratings and creator guidelines, while the main Docs landing page itself is only an index.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Free coverage
About 50% of the library is completely free.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Godot plugin
The Godot integration is a free open-source alpha plugin for Godot 4 on Linux and Windows, with macOS listed as untested.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Independent company record
A Czech business-registry listing records Blender Kit s.r.o. as incorporated on 15 October 2018 with stated capital of CZK 1,000.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
Independent library coverage
Digital Production reported free and paid plugins for Maya, Rhino and Godot, with all three integrations still in early alpha or experimental status.Read 15 Oct 2026 · digitalproduction.com
Installation
The downloadable ZIP is version 3.21.3.261002; Blender 3.0 or newer is required and the latest Blender LTS is recommended.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Internet requirement
The user terms state that full service use requires an active internet connection and may involve websites, applications, plug-ins, add-ons, APIs and integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Legal operator
The legal operator is Blender Kit s.r.o., registered at Ladova 2044/3, Prague 2, Czech Republic, company ID 07549946.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Library size
The homepage lists 73,803 free assets and 152,553 assets in the full library.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Licensing
Assets are licensed for commercial and non-commercial use, with Royalty-free and CC0 license options.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Limit: Blender dependence
DigiLiner says Blendkit requires an active internet connection and is built exclusively for Blender users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · digiliner.org
Limit: creator earnings
Reddit creators reported strict approval processes, low or inconsistent download revenue and difficulty keeping newer uploads visible.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: entitlement bug
A GitHub issue describes a Windows Full subscriber repeatedly being prompted to sign up and intermittently denied access despite a valid account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: Godot reliability
VR.org reported that the Godot Send-to-Godot workflow can be fickle, with browser permissions, failed BLEND imports and imperfect GLTF exports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · vr.org
Limit: Rhino materials
Rhino cannot reproduce full Cycles node graphs, so materials may look different; the site recommends low-polygon meshes because Rhino handles mesh data slowly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Limit: visibility decline
Creators on Reddit reported a 50–70% drop in Blendkit visibility, downloads and earnings after June 2026, attributing some of it to scoring changes and plugin-only access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Maya plugin
The Maya plugin is early alpha, uses Blender 5.0+ in the background to convert BLEND assets to USD, and installs as a Maya module.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Notable news
Blendkit announced on 10 June 2026 that BlenderKit was being renamed Blendkit, with operations moving to the new name on 23 June 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Open source funding
Blendkit says 5% of each subscription fee goes to open-source development and the Blender Development Fund.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Open-source license
The official Blender add-on repository is public under GPL-2.0, with contribution instructions and an issue tracker.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Praise: library and stability
ShouldIUse reviewers praised the large free and paid library, in-Blender downloads, texture quality and stability reported by long-time users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shouldiuse.io
Praise: workflow
DigiLiner praised one-click drag-and-drop insertion, procedural PBR materials and automatic material mapping as major workflow advantages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · digiliner.org
Privacy and security
Blendkit states that personal data is processed under GDPR and that it uses security measures and verification mechanisms to prevent misuse and unauthorized activity.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Public API
The public bk_client API documentation describes endpoints for asset uploads, add-on listings, ratings, comments, profiles and running Blender scripts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rhino plugin
The Rhino plugin supports Rhino 8 on Windows and macOS, converts downloaded BLEND files to GLB and maps materials to Rhino PBR materials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
SDK and architecture
The client stack is documented as a Python Blender add-on connected to a Go HTTP bridge, and a separate public TypeScript/JavaScript library can discover local clients and schedule downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security and privacy
The 2026 privacy policy identifies Blender Kit s.r.o. as controller and says processing follows Czech law and the EU GDPR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Self-hosting
Public documentation describes clients connecting to Blendkit's hosted service but provides no server deployment or self-hosting instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Subscription downloads
Subscription downloads are unlimited during the subscription period.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Usage restriction
Games and software may include assets only when end users cannot extract or export the underlying assets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Users
Assets are used by artists, designers, architects, illustrators, filmmakers, and other content creators.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Validation
Each uploaded asset goes through a quality check by Blendkit’s validation team.Read 1 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 23,709 models · 42,368 materials · 1,068 scenes · 5,089 HDRIs · 1,275 brushes · upload · 200 MiB private storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Full $9.90 a month recurring payment 82,640 models · 42,368 materials · 4,633 scenes · 15,163 HDRIs · 7,104 brushes · upload · 2 GiB private storage · extra add-ons Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com
Business $29 a month recurring payment; price per seat 82,640 models · 42,368 materials · 4,633 scenes · 15,163 HDRIs · 7,104 brushes · upload · 100 GiB private storage · extra add-ons Read 15 Oct 2026 · blendkit.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • About half the library is completely free.
  • Assets receive a quality check.
  • Commercial and non-commercial licensing options are listed.
  • Subscription downloads are unlimited during the subscription period.
  • Rhino plugin supports Rhino 8 on Windows and macOS.

Limits

  • Blender add-on requires Blender 3.0 or newer.
  • Maya plugin is in early alpha.
  • Full costs $9.90 a month.
  • Business costs $29 a month.

Who it suits

Blendkit suits Blender artists, designers, architects, illustrators, filmmakers and other content creators seeking 3D assets and add-ons. Users of Godot, Maya or Rhino may also be interested in its experimental plugins, with the Maya plugin still in early alpha.

Blendkit in depth

Read the full write-up

Blendkit is a Blender-integrated library of 3D assets and add-ons. It is best suited to Blender creators who want a broad catalog inside their main tool. Its free collection is substantial, while larger libraries and more private storage require a subscription.

Overview

The catalog spans models, materials, brushes, scenes, HDRIs, node groups and add-ons, serving work from design and architecture to illustration and filmmaking. Blendkit quality-checks uploaded assets, adding a useful review step to a collection that includes both free and paid material. About half of the library is free, so creators can explore a wide range before committing, though the free plan has much smaller counts than the paid tiers.

Assets support commercial and non-commercial use, with Royalty-free and CC0 options; the license scope is custom. That flexibility is useful, but commercial users should check the terms for each asset against the intended project. Blendkit says 5% of each subscription fee supports open-source development and the Blender Development Fund.

Key features

The Blender add-on brings asset access into the application and supports Blender 3.0 or newer; Blendkit says it works best with the latest Blender LTS version. Users can browse and install free and paid Blender add-ons there as well. The direct workflow is most compelling for Blender-first creators; the version requirement may rule out older installations.

Subscription downloads are unlimited during the subscription period, which suits ongoing production better than a fixed download allowance. The Maya plugin also allows browsing and dragging assets into Maya, but its early-alpha status makes it a poor foundation for a workflow that needs dependable integration. Godot and Rhino plugins are described as experimental; Rhino's plugin has more than 100K models, materials and HDRIs and supports Rhino 8 on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon.

Blendkit states that it processes personal data under GDPR and uses security measures and verification mechanisms to prevent misuse and unauthorized activity.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes 23,300 models, 40,938 materials, 1,070 scenes, 4,994 HDRIs, 1,272 brushes, uploads and 200 MiB of private storage. It is a practical starting point, but the smaller model, scene, HDRI and brush counts and limited storage make it less suited to building a large private collection.

Full costs $9.90 a month, billed as a recurring payment, with a $7.92 / month promotional price. It includes 81,752 models, 40,938 materials, 4,544 scenes, 14,972 HDRIs, 7,063 brushes, uploads, 2 GiB of private storage and extra add-ons. This is the more balanced choice for individual creators who need the expanded catalog and more room to store assets.

Business costs $29 a month, billed as a recurring payment, with a $23.20 / month promotional price. It offers the same listed asset counts and extra add-ons as Full, but raises private storage to 100 GiB. That makes it the stronger fit when storage needs justify the higher price; the listed plans do not show additional asset counts for Business. Subscription downloads are unlimited while subscribed. Custom license scope still warrants checking each asset's terms.

Platforms

Blendkit lists API, extension, Linux, macOS, web and Windows platforms. Its core add-on is for Blender, with Blender 3.0 or newer required. The Rhino plugin supports Rhino 8 on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon; the Maya plugin is in early alpha.

Who it's for

Blendkit is a strong match for Blender artists and other creators who regularly need varied 3D assets, value in-application access and can make use of commercial or non-commercial licensing options. The Free plan suits exploration and lighter use; Full suits creators who need higher catalog counts and storage; Business chiefly suits those who need substantially more private storage. It is less suitable as a dependable Maya workflow today, or for users who cannot meet the Blender version requirement.

Pros and cons

Pro: A broad catalog with about half the library free gives creators meaningful room to explore without a subscription.

Pro: Quality checks on uploads and in-Blender asset and add-on access reduce friction between finding and using content.

Pro: Unlimited subscription downloads avoid a fixed download quota during an active subscription.

Con: The Blender add-on requires version 3.0 or newer, and the latest LTS version is recommended for best results.

Con: The Maya plugin is early alpha, while Godot and Rhino plugins are experimental, so users depending on those integrations face more uncertainty.

Con: Business costs more than Full without higher listed asset counts; its clear listed advantage is 100 GiB of private storage.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see 3D Asset Libraries.

Sketchfab is worth considering for creators who want a freemium library spanning mobile as well as desktop and web platforms; its free Basic plan caps model file size at 50MB.

Unity Version Control is a better fit when the need is version control rather than an asset catalog: its free tier includes unlimited cloud seats and 25 GB of storage, with usage beyond included limits billed pay-as-you-go.

Design Connected suits users looking for a freemium option with a free single-person Connecter Basic plan or a paid Starter plan at €16 a month with an annual commitment.

Daz 3D is an alternative for creators who want free Daz Studio, Starter Essentials content and cross-platform exporters in its Daz Base plan.

ambientCG is preferable when free access to downloadable assets under CC0 is the priority.

Poliigon may suit users who want Polydex Core's free local search and drag-and-drop import for PBR textures, models and HDRIs.

Textures.com is an alternative for users seeking a free sample selection or a paid Starter plan at $13 a month, which includes 1,000 credits per month and commercial use.

VIZPARK is another freemium option for users comparing asset services.

Verdict

Choose Blendkit if you work primarily in Blender and want a large, quality-checked catalog, meaningful free access and unlimited downloads on subscription. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on a stable Maya integration, an older Blender release, or storage beyond what Full provides without paying for Business.

Verdict

Blendkit combines a substantial asset catalog with free access, paid tiers and commercial-use licensing options. Check the Blender version requirement and the experimental status of its Maya plugin before relying on those workflows.

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