3DOcean vs ambientCG
3DOcean
3docean.net
ambientCG
ambientcg.comSide by side
| Figure | 3DOcean | ambientCG |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Asset Libraries | 7.7 (#18) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Asset types | The catalog includes 3D models and printing files, CG textures, materials and shaders, scripts and plugins, render setups, and animation data. | Documented asset types include PBR materials, atlases, decals, plain photo textures, Substance graphs, HDRIs, 3D models and terrain. |
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In their own words
ambientCG
ambientCG is a free library of downloadable assets for 3D art, architectural visualization, game development, VFX, and related work. Its collection includes PBR materials, HDRIs, Substance graphs, atlases, decals, photo textures, models, and terrain; the homepage lists 2,895 assets. Downloads are available in JPG and PNG. The assets use the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal license, permitting copying, changes, distribution, and commercial use without permission, and attribution is not required. You can browse and download on the website or use the API to search and download assets with code; its documentation lists v1, v2, and v3 endpoints. The creator cautions that the API may not be stable or reliable enough for enterprise applications. Documentation also covers use with Blender's Asset Browser. Patreon supporters may receive early access and easier batch downloads, and the homepage mentions ad-free browsing. Access to downloadable assets is free at free.