3DExport vs Sketchfab
3DExport
3dexport.comSketchfab
sketchfab.comSide by side
| Figure | 3DExport | Sketchfab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D Model Marketplaces | 7.8 (#5) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Spec score · 3D Asset Libraries | 7.8 (#14) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Founded | The About page says the 3D models marketplace launched in February 2004. | 2012 |
| Support | The support page offers support tickets and lists [email protected] as a contact address. | Sketchfab directs users to contact Support and offers Enterprise plans for organizations with global scale, security, and support needs. |
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In their own words
3DExport
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.
Sketchfab
Sketchfab is a platform for publishing and finding 3D content through an interactive viewer. The viewer can be embedded on websites, allowing 3D and VR viewing without leaving the host site. Its built-in editor adjusts orientation, materials, lighting, camera parameters, and post-processing filters. Upload formats include OBJ, FBX, Blender, STL, and glTF, and exporter plugins are available for Blender, Maya, SketchUp, Unity, and ZBrush. APIs support model uploads, data access, downloads, and viewer control or embedding. The Download API provides glTF, GLB, and USDZ, not source formats such as FBX and OBJ; owners control whether their models are downloadable. Basic is free and allows model files up to 50MB. Pro costs $15 a month billed yearly, with a 200MB model limit and private uploads. Premium costs $79 a month billed yearly, with a 500MB limit and advanced embed customization. Enterprise pricing is by quote.