ambientCG vs TextureCan
ambientCG
ambientcg.comTextureCan
texturecan.comSide by side
| Figure | ambientCG | TextureCan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 | 8.9 (#2) | 7.3 (#26) |
| Commercial use | CC0 permits copying, modification, distribution and commercial use without permission or required attribution. | The maker says textures are royalty free, can be used for any purpose including commercial use, and require no attribution. |
| License | All downloadable assets and preview renders use Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal. | The maker says its PBR textures, graphics and photos are under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal License. |
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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.
TextureCan
TextureCan has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.