CineGrain vs FreePBR
CineGrain
cinegrain.com
FreePBR
freepbr.comSide by side
| Figure | CineGrain | FreePBR |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Spec score · Texture Libraries | 7.9 (#10) | 8.0 (#7) |
| Audience | CineGrain describes the Indie Master Series as intended to give low-budget filmmakers an affordable option. | The maker describes FreePBR as serving the video game development and 3D community, including indie game developers and 3D artists. |
| Product | CineGrain sells film texture clips and color LUTs and grades for adding cinematic texture and color to digital footage. | FreePBR offers downloadable physically based rendering materials and texture files for 3D and game development. |
| Support | CineGrain invites customers to email [email protected] with workflow questions and lists the phone number 888.217.9040 on its homepage. | The maker invites questions, comments, and suggestions for future PBR content through the contact page. |
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
FreePBR
- FreeFree
- Download ALL (600+) PBR Texture Sets at Once with Commercial Rights$21, paid once
In their own words
FreePBR
FreePBR is a web library of downloadable physically based rendering materials and texture files for 3D and game development. The site lists 609 free PBR textures and says the collection is growing. Materials support metalness/roughness and metallic/smoothness workflows, with sets that may include normal, albedo, roughness, metallic, ambient occlusion, and height maps. Files are 2048×2048 PNGs. The library is described as working with Blender and Unity, and also lists 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal, Cinema 4D, Houdini, and Rhino as compatible applications. Free texture sets can be used in games and 3D designs for noncommercial purposes, but redistribution is not allowed. A one-time purchase grants commercial rights for the collection and future textures. The listed commercial plan costs $21 as a one-time purchase, includes 600+ texture sets in one zip, future textures, VIP access, and the Desert Formations Pack textured model. FreePBR is aimed at indie game developers and 3D artists. The creator invites questions and suggestions through the contact page.