ambientCG vs CineGrain
ambientCG
ambientcg.com
CineGrain
cinegrain.comSide by side
| Figure | ambientCG | CineGrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · Texture Libraries | 9.1 (#1) | 7.9 (#10) |
Plans
CineGrain
- Indie 8mm Collection$76, paid once
- City$96, paid once
- Indie 16mm Collection$96, paid once
- Indie 35mm Collection$96, paid once
- Apollo$148, paid once
- Artifacts - Indie Master Series$164, paid once
- Era - 1970s$198, paid once
- Grain - Indie Master Series$246, paid once
- FILM Pipeline$999, paid once
- Professional Collection$999, paid once
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.