3DExport vs KitBash3D

3DExport is a web marketplace for buying and selling digital assets for CG projects. Listings include 3D models, 3D-print models, low-poly models, CG textures, animations, HDRI and game assets. Formats named by the site include 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema4D, Blender, FBX, STL, OBJ, Unreal, Unity, ZBrush, Rhino3D, GLB, SketchUp and ArchiCAD, with downloads also listed in formats such as GLTF, SKP, DXF, DWG, JPG and PNG. If a buyer cannot find a needed format, 3DExport says it will convert an available model format. Purchases include a royalty-free license for personal or commercial projects worldwide without additional usage fees; the basic license limits use to one application. Free models are available alongside paid items. Seller terms list 70% non-exclusive royalties, while exclusive royalties can rise from 70% to 80% with sales volume. The homepage also describes 80% earnings plus 15% referral royalty, with no subscription system or fixed fee. Refunds cover mismatched, damaged or unusable assets and some pre-download requests.

Cargo is KitBash3D’s desktop 3D asset manager, providing access to the KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla libraries. Assets include textured models, game-ready assets, props, vehicles, and materials. Text search, image search, similar-item discovery, and random selection help users browse, while one-click import sends assets into supported 3D applications and prepares geometry and materials for the scene. Cargo 3.0 uses a USD schema for asset standardization and MaterialX for material workflows. Supported applications include Blender, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and 3ds Max, with versions and renderers varying by application. Cargo runs on Windows and macOS; listed Mac requirements specify Apple Silicon and macOS 11 Big Sur or later. Minimum requirements include 32 GB RAM, a 6-core CPU, and 15 GB of disk space per Kit; Windows also requires an 8 GB VRAM GPU. The app can be used without a subscription and includes 100+ free assets. Paid library access starts at $59 a year, billed $708 billed yearly.