ambientCG
7.1#4 in texture librariesFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitambientCG vs Poly Haven
Poly Haven
6.8#7 in texture librariesFrom $3 a monthFree planWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | ambientCG | Poly Haven |
|---|---|---|
| API | The API can be used to search and download assets using code, and the documentation lists v1, v2, and v3 endpoints. | Poly Haven's API is free for personal, academic and commercial use without a login or API key on default endpoints. |
| Blender integration | The documentation includes instructions for using ambientCG assets with Blender's Asset Browser. | The Blender add-on pulls Poly Haven HDRIs, materials and 3D models into Blender's asset browser for drag-and-drop use. |
ambientCG plans
- Free accessFree
Poly Haven plans
- Public asset libraryFree
- Vault access$3 a month
- Blender add-on via Patreon$5 a month
- Blender add-on via Superhive$49, paid once
Pick ambientCG if…
It suits 3D artists, architectural visualization teams, game developers, and VFX creators looking for reusable assets. The CC0 license also fits commercial projects that need assets without an attribution requirement.
Pick Poly Haven if…
Poly Haven suits visual effects artists and game designers looking for HDRIs, textures, or 3D models. Its Blender add-on and API also serve people bringing assets into Blender or integrating the library into tools.