Matterfield vs Sketchfab

Matterfield is a web-based library of scanned real-world 3D assets for VFX, computer vision, and video game development. Its catalog includes 3D models, textures, HDRIs, software, scripts, and tools, with downloads in FBX, PNG, EXR, and HIP (ZIP) formats. Matterfield describes production workflows using advanced 3D scanning and multiple capture methods. The free No Sponsorship plan costs nothing and includes common models and textures, collections, a blog, and a knowledgebase. Friend costs $10 a month and adds all 3D models and textures. Partner costs $25 a month and adds HDRIs, software, scripts, tools, and asset sponsorship. Benefactor costs $75 a month, adds high-poly source data plus revision and variation requests, and is required for companies with revenue over 100k. Required subscriptions provide unlimited downloads. Commercial use is allowed, but assets cannot be resold on other websites or used for AI training without an agreement.

Sketchfab is a platform for publishing and finding 3D content through an interactive viewer. The viewer can be embedded on websites, allowing 3D and VR viewing without leaving the host site. Its built-in editor adjusts orientation, materials, lighting, camera parameters, and post-processing filters. Upload formats include OBJ, FBX, Blender, STL, and glTF, and exporter plugins are available for Blender, Maya, SketchUp, Unity, and ZBrush. APIs support model uploads, data access, downloads, and viewer control or embedding. The Download API provides glTF, GLB, and USDZ, not source formats such as FBX and OBJ; owners control whether their models are downloadable. Basic is free and allows model files up to 50MB. Pro costs $15 a month billed yearly, with a 200MB model limit and private uploads. Premium costs $79 a month billed yearly, with a 500MB limit and advanced embed customization. Enterprise pricing is by quote.