ambientCG vs VIZPARK

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.

VIZPARK makes 3D models and tools for architectural visualization, including models, textures, HDRI skydomes, materials, and plugins for procedural textures and materials. Its VP COMPLETE bundle combines 23 products, with over 900 models, 100 texture sets, and 50 HDRI skydomes. The maker lists support for 3ds Max, MODO, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Blender, FBX, OBJ, and Artlantis; renderer support varies by product. Plant models are available as mesh and proxy objects without GrowFX, and some include GrowFX presets for 3ds Max. VIZPARK has a free plan, with paid products from $5.50. Free products let customers check compatibility and inspect included formats, textures, scenes, or software. Purchased files are downloads with no time or count limits. Each software tool purchase includes one license active on one computer at a time, with unlimited deactivation and reactivation. The license permits personal and commercial use to create visual work, but prohibits reselling or redistributing products and included files.