CGTrader vs Design Connected
CGTrader
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Design Connected
designconnected.comSide by side
| Figure | CGTrader | Design Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | €16/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · 3D Model Marketplaces | 7.6 (#7) | 8.1 (#3) |
| Spec score · 3D Asset Libraries | 7.6 (#19) | 8.2 (#9) |
| API | CGTrader offers developers an API using OAuth 2.0 for uploading, searching, buying, and downloading models, subject to API access. | Connecter Suite says users can use its API to connect workflows and tools. |
| Headquarters | Vilnius, Lithuania | Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Support | CGTrader commits to reviewing order support requests within five business days after submission. | Paid Connecter plans include weekday phone support, email support with a stated six-hour response, appointment-based video support and direct access to support engineers. |
Plans
Design Connected
- Connecter BasicFree
- Starter — annual commitment€16 a month
- Starter — monthly commitment€20 a month
- Starter+ — annual commitment€25 a month
- Personal — annual commitment€33 a month
- Starter+ — monthly commitment€37 a month
- Personal — monthly commitment€50 a month
- Professional — annual commitment€59 a month
- Professional — monthly commitment€67 a month
- Business — monthly commitment€93 a month
In their own words
Design Connected
Design Connected provides 3D models of designer furniture, lighting and accessories for interior design visualization, alongside materials, product sets and collections. Curated product sets group premium CG products into ready-to-use arrangements. Most models are available in formats including 3ds Max 2016 and above, Artlantis, SketchUp, OBJ and FBX; catalog downloads also list MAX, C4D, SKP, GSM, FBX, OBJ and AOF. A free account is required to purchase or download catalog models, and free sample models are available. Its Connecter app organizes models, textures and other digital assets with previews, tags and an interactive 3D viewer. Connecter integrates with 3ds Max, Unreal, Blender and other tools. Connecter Suite adds team collaboration, workspace storage choices, user permissions, SSO, activity tracking and API access. The catalog has a free plan; paid options include Starter at €16 a month with an annual commitment or €20 a month with a monthly commitment. Connecter Suite offers a 60-day trial without a credit card or automatic paid conversion.