ambientCG vs QPatterns
ambientCG
ambientcg.comQPatterns
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| Figure | ambientCG | QPatterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $10.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Texture Libraries | 9.1 (#1) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Commercial use | CC0 permits copying, modification, distribution and commercial use without permission or required attribution. | Paid pattern downloads include personal and commercial use for finished projects. |
| What it does | ambientCG provides free PBR materials, HDRI environments, models and other 3D assets for 3D art, architectural visualization, games and VFX. | QPatterns offers a curated collection of repeatable background patterns for digital and printing projects. |
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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.